Falcon Gt Merch
Description: 1972 XA GT Falcon Hardtop side view The only engine option for the GT performance model was the Cleveland 351 cubic inch 4-barrel V8. For the first time for Aussie Fords, the XA (and subsequent XB) model Falcon GTs could be had as either a four-door sedan or a two-door hardtop.
Description: 1974 XB GT Falcon Hardtop side view When the XB was launched in October 1973, it didn’t take a keen eye to realise you weren’t looking at an XA. The instruction from the top was to add extra Mustang DNA and the more aggressive new look was achieved thanks to the ‘power bulge’ and larger bonnet nostrils, plus the split honeycomb front grille that used moulded plastics rather than chrome strips for the first time, a precursor to the age of lightweight plastics. Larger wraparound tail-lights and a slightly altered bumper were the only rear end improvements. The XB was also the swan song of the GT; the nameplate would not return until the EB GT was released in 1992 to mark the GT’s 25th anniversary.
Description: 1974 XB GT Falcon Sedan side view When the XB was launched in October 1973, it didn’t take a keen eye to realise you weren’t looking at an XA. The instruction from the top was to add extra Mustang DNA and the more aggressive new look was achieved thanks to the ‘power bulge’ and larger bonnet nostrils, plus the split honeycomb front grille that used moulded plastics rather than chrome strips for the first time, a precursor to the age of lightweight plastics. Larger wraparound tail-lights and a slightly altered bumper were the only rear end improvements. The XB was also the swan song of the GT; the nameplate would not return until the EB GT was released in ’92 to mark the GT’s 25th anniversary.
Description: The Ford Falcon XY GT is a sports sedan based on the Australian Ford Falcon XY. Released in 1970 by Ford Australia, with the GTHO Phase III released in 1971. Winner of the 1971 Bathurst 500, driven by Allan Moffat, the Phase III has been described as "...simply one of the best cars in the world, a true GT that could take on Ferraris and Astons on their own terms..." - Sports Car World.
Description: The XB series bore minor cosmetic differences to the preceding model, the XA, aimed at giving the car a more muscular stance. First time equipment offerings included standard front disc brakes on all models and an available carpeted interior. Launched in September 1973, the XB GT was to be the last Falcon GT for almost 20 years, until the 25th Anniversary EBII GT in October 1992. The XB GT received a new aggressive front end with a twin nostril bonnet, similar to the style found on the '71-'73 Mach 1 Mustang. The XB was the most popular GT model built by Ford with a total of 2,899 (1,950 sedans and 949 hardtops) sold. (info from Wikipedia)
