What is an AU Falcon?

The Ford Falcon (AU) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1998 to 2002. It was the sixth generation Ford Falcon and also included the Ford Fairmont

Ford Fairmont

The Ford Fairmont is a full-size car that was built by Ford Australia as an upmarket model of the Ford Falcon from 1965 to 2008. It featured a higher level of standard equipment than corresponding Falcon models of the same series.

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(AU)—the luxury-oriented model range.

When did they stop making AU Falcons?

The final Ford Falcon, a blue XR6, rolled off the production line on 7 October 2016.

Are au Falcons reliable?

Continuous development over many years has seen the Falcon evolve into a sturdy car that doesn't have a lot of faults, at least major ones. Mechanics report few problems with the AU, there doesn't appear to be the same issue with cylinder head gasket failure as there was in earlier models.

How many AU Falcons were built?

It was the first four-wheel drive passenger vehicle to be designed and built in Australia. Only 432 were ever built.

What is a Ford Falcon called in America?

For the 1970 model year, the Falcon was replaced by the Ford Maverick, through the 1975 introduction of the Ford Granada, the chassis of the 1960 Ford Falcon was used through the 1980 model year in North America, and until 1991 in Argentina.

?Ford's Unloved Child: The AU Falcon. One of Australia's Toughest, Ugliest and Most Infamous Cars.

What's the world's rarest car?

What is the rarest Ford car?

Of all the Centennial Editions produced by Ford in 2003, the Mustang is the rarest, with only 2,094 made. Are you interested in getting behind the wheel of an incredible Ford vehicle today?

Why did Ford stop making the Falcon?

Ford announced the plan today, including its intention to cease its local manufacturing operations in October 2016. The decision on local manufacturing was driven by increasingly challenging market conditions – including market fragmentation and the high cost of manufacturing.

Are Ford Falcons rare?

Just three are rumored to still exist, and according to legend, only four of them were made. The team that tracked down this 1972 Ford Falcon managed to also locate the original owner, who wasn't terribly forthcoming about the details of the car.

Are Ford Falcons collectible?

The now-departed Aussie Ford Falcon has many desirable and collectable models in its oh-so-close-to-60-year history; not all of them are the performance versions. It's obvious that the hot models are the ones that tend to become truly sought-after, so let's ignore those.

Are au Falcons good drift cars?

Particularly when it comes to drifting. You may have already seen the 'AU Drift Society' boys of Jamie Stevkovski and Pat Meehan sliding around at one of our events in their respective AU Falcons. They've blazed the trail, and their performances are proof that the AU Falcon as a drift chassis, just works!

What year is a Ford AU Falcon?

The Ford Falcon (AU) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1998 to 2002. It was the sixth generation Ford Falcon and also included the Ford Fairmont (AU)—the luxury-oriented model range.

What year was the best Ford Falcon?

Is the Ford Falcon a muscle car?

Is the Ford Falcon a muscle car? Ford Falcon XR models, powered by either a 4.0-litre turbo six-cylinder (XR6) or 5.4-litre V8 (XR8, which later scored a supercharged 5.0-litre V8), are most certainly muscle cars.

What is a Ford Pinto?

The Pinto, a subcompact car made by Ford Motor Company, became infamous in the 1970s for bursting into flames if its gas tank was ruptured in a collision. The lawsuits brought by injured people and their survivors uncovered how the company rushed the Pinto through production and onto the market.

How much is a Ford Falcon worth?

The Ford Falcon was a six-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive compact car that Ford manufactured between 1960 and 1970. Its asking price for a classic model can range from $4,000 to $21,800, depending on condition, but the median price for an average-condition classic model is $13,800.

What does FG stand for Ford?

FG. Front Guard. Guard, Front, Car. Guard, Front, Car.

What is Ford called in Australia?

The Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited, known by its trading name Ford Australia, is the Australian subsidiary of United States-based automaker Ford Motor Company.

Is GM still in Australia?

And even though GM is exiting most right-hand-drive markets, it still plans to have a small presence in Australia. That's why it will launch the new outfit GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) in Australia (and New Zealand) in the fourth quarter of 2020.

What was the fastest muscle car ever made?

1 Dodge Challenger Demon - 2.3 Seconds To 60 MPH

The sinister machine set the automotive world alight with performance that had previously been considered unthinkable for a muscle car. It sent supercars scurrying for cover.

How many Ford Thunderbolts still exist?

It was an experimental car created for the sole purpose of winning professional drag races and a NHRA Championship. Ford only built 100 Thunderbolts, of which around 60 are still known to exist.

What was the most popular car in 1969?

1969: Plymouth Roadrunner

This model was designed as a low price, basic option for those wanting to muscle their way into the next decade.