![]() ![]() The Fairlane is equipped with a 200-cubic-inch (3.3 L) six-cylinder engine as standard with a 289-cubic-inch (4.74 L) V8 as an option. The rear quarter panels and boot from the US Fairlane are used and square taillights replace the round units used on the Falcon. The 2819 mm wheelbase of the Falcon is stretched to 2946 mm, the front and centre body sections are retained and a new twin headlight grille is added. Offered as the Fairlane and the Fairlane 500, it is based on the Australian XR Falcon. The body shape is similar to the 1966-67 U.S. The ZA Fairlane series, introduced in March 1967, is designed and built in Australia although its front end styling resemble the American Ford Fairlane. Also specified on the first GT Falcon was a Hurst shifter for the 4spd gearbox, deep dish sports steering wheel, sports instrumentation, chrome full-cover wheel trims, and thick 'GT stripes' along the lower panels between front and rear wheels. The non-gold GTs, while having the same specifications, are the rarest of the early Australian muscle cars. All of the original XR GTs were painted in the colour 'GT Gold', except for eight that were "Gallaher Silver" and another five that were "Russet Bronze, Sultan Maroon, Polar White, Avis White and Ivy Green". Also please note if you have a quality Muscle or Classic car you wish to list or have valued please give us a call at AMCS, we will be happy to assist you.The marketing focus on the Falcon's relationship with the Mustang's sporty appeal led to Ford introducing a Falcon GT variant of the XR in 1967, featuring a 225 bhp (168 kW) version of the 289 cubic inch (4.7-litre) Windsor V8 engine, sourced from the Ford Mustang. ![]() Please call for more details and note Enclosed Door to Door transport is available anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.Ĭall Mike on 0414 278 604 or Nick on 0499 577 997 and let us assist you with your inquiries. We are happy to arrange a video inspection of the car using WhatsApp. In our Sydney Showroom for your private inspection. On NSW club registration this unique panelvan is ready to cruise! The XR is riding on 14" steel rims with GS hubcaps and white wall tyres. The XR has been modified with a floor shift 4 speed manual shifter and an after market CD/radio. The interior is presented with original Medium Blue trim, immaculate crash pad and door cards with all gauges in working order. The car is also fitted with period correct power steering and a dual exhaust system. The XR runs a healthy 250 cui 6 cylinder engine with a 4 speed Borg Warner gearbox and is mechanically strong and reliable. Appearing at the recent Falcon GT Nationals at Bathurst, the car was a major draw card and can be used as either a terrific company promo vehicle or as something unique to set your Ford car collection apart from any others. He then had the XR painted professionally by a sign writer with the Nuford, FOMOCO and service, parts and accessories wording, creating a very unique panelvan. In addition to selling cars, the supply of spare parts to panel shops and mechanical workshops was a growing business and Nuford allocated several Falcon Panelvans to carry out this work.Ĭreated as a tribute Nuford Panelvan by a well known Sydney based Ford enthusiasts, this Beige Mist with Medium Blue trim XR Falcon was in amazing rust free maintain survivor condition when acquired by the owner. The dealership is also credited with the sale of four XY GTHO Phase 3s and three RPO 83 XA GT Falcon Hardtops. Nuford Motors in Lakemba was a well known dealership in the 60s and 70s and was also involved in motor racing fielding the CIG True Blue XW GTHO Phase 2 '66E' driven by Bill Ford which finished 12th at Bathurst in 1970. The XR was offered in 10 different models: Falcon, Falcon 500, and Fairmont sedans and wagons, Falcon and Falcon 500 utilities, the Falcon Van and of course the grand daddy XR GT. It was the first Australian Falcon to be offered with a V8 engine, the 200 bhp (150 kW), 289 cui Windsor unit. The XR Falcon series was introduced in September 1966 and promoted as the "Mustang-bred Falcon". In amazing maintained condition, this is truly an unique opportunity for the Ford collector to acquire a piece of Australian motoring history. Timewarp 1967 XR Falcon Panelvan presented as a Nuford, Lakemba, NSW service, parts and accessories delivery van.
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