XA
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 05 12:38 pm
One day, perhaps, maybe ... 
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 05 7:25 pm
'Bout time we had an update for that car, I can't wait to see it here!
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 05 8:30 pm
hey sandy, is that car your,s?????? also what yr it would not surprise me if it was a 72-3, reason for that is ford usa did a special mustang fastback called a sprint it was whate with blue just like that colour on yours also got thin red pinstripe on the edges to the blue and the interior was white with blue inserts in the seats, what great colour combination i reckon, thats one car i had and not mopar i regret selling mustang sprint 351 cobra jet c6 auto 9" rear end package B sport suspension and 15" magnum 500,s, just thought i might bore you with that,,,,,, ps they also did pinto,s and mavericks like that before you tell me cause i bet you know?????? dunc
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 05 9:35 pm
I'd love to see more pics Sandy, I only remember seeing one before this, when it was in primer IIRC.
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 05 11:42 pm
Hi Duncan,
http://www.angelfire.com/sports/1972mustang/pg/4.html
You will recognise the steering wheel
http://www.angelfire.com/sports/1972mustang/pg/4.html
You will recognise the steering wheel
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 05 11:43 pm
And yes, the auxillary gauges are supposed to park like that 
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 05 12:12 am
Love those XA & XB Coupes even if I know nowt about em.
The dash seems to be at a very truck like angle, excellent stuff and would like to see more pics also 8)
The dash seems to be at a very truck like angle, excellent stuff and would like to see more pics also 8)
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 05 8:37 am
The Dash reminds me of a large 1980s ghetto blaster for some reason. 
Very cool car and I love those wheels/tyres.
Very cool car and I love those wheels/tyres.
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 05 10:32 am
Sorry, I am in thick mode at the moment. What is an XA??
Are there any more pictures Sandy? Front, Side?
Dunno anything about that, but it does look blummin nice
Are there any more pictures Sandy? Front, Side?
Dunno anything about that, but it does look blummin nice
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 05 11:01 am
Australian Ford muscle cars, think Mad Max (Sandys Avatar!) and you will start to know them.
Really cool take on American muscle, but with serious attitude, and right hand drive practicallity to boot!
Really cool take on American muscle, but with serious attitude, and right hand drive practicallity to boot!
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 05 11:05 am
Hi Clivey,
It is a 1972 Australian XA Ford Falcon hardtop, painted in Ford's 1973 factory race colours similar to the car that won the 1973 Bathurst race.
Actually, it is not a GT, but a Fairmont (which was the upmarket model of the Falcon). I have had the '351GT' badge put on the rear, but probably won't put the same badges on the front wings or grille. There is a huge debate/argument/sour grapes in Australia about clones and cloning. Real GT's are getting expensive now.
Here is the front of the car;
It is a 1972 Australian XA Ford Falcon hardtop, painted in Ford's 1973 factory race colours similar to the car that won the 1973 Bathurst race.
Actually, it is not a GT, but a Fairmont (which was the upmarket model of the Falcon). I have had the '351GT' badge put on the rear, but probably won't put the same badges on the front wings or grille. There is a huge debate/argument/sour grapes in Australia about clones and cloning. Real GT's are getting expensive now.
Here is the front of the car;
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 05 11:11 am
And the race car that it is a 'copy/replica' of;
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 05 11:14 am
For all you didn't know you wanted to know about Falcons, may I refer you to my little website.
(and thanks to Dave and Henry for the website inspiration, MattH for the encouragement, James Bratby for being patient, Steve Case and Duncan - both former Falcon owners - for website photos of their old cars)
www.aus-ford-uk.co.uk
The snag, of course, is that it is still in Australia. It's been a loooooong wait.
(and thanks to Dave and Henry for the website inspiration, MattH for the encouragement, James Bratby for being patient, Steve Case and Duncan - both former Falcon owners - for website photos of their old cars)
www.aus-ford-uk.co.uk
The snag, of course, is that it is still in Australia. It's been a loooooong wait.
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 05 12:32 pm
Excellent stuff Sandy, didnt realise there was a site dedicated to them.
Is there a similar site for Aussie Chryslers?
Is there a similar site for Aussie Chryslers?
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 05 12:34 pm
Never really bee a fan of Aussie cars - until I saw THAT! Thats a real nice car. Can see more than juust a bit of Mustang in there.
Cant remember ever having seen one of those before but I could DEFINATELY see myself buying one if I was in the market for another car. Do you know how many of them are there in the UK Sandy?
Cant remember ever having seen one of those before but I could DEFINATELY see myself buying one if I was in the market for another car. Do you know how many of them are there in the UK Sandy?