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Old 31-05-2013, 09:29 AM   #91
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my old EA.had some of the best times of my life in this car
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Old 31-05-2013, 05:59 PM   #92
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A little while ago:

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While the basic Ford Six was code named Barra, the Turbo version clearly deserved its very own moniker – again enter Gordon Barfield.
We asked him if the engine had actually been called “Seagull” and how that came about.
“Actually it was just call “Gull”, because I named it that. Because we knew it was going to poo on everything”.
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Old 31-05-2013, 06:04 PM   #93
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While the basic Ford Six was code named Barra, the Turbo version clearly deserved its very own moniker – again enter Gordon Barfield.
We asked him if the engine had actually been called “Seagull” and how that came about.
“Actually it was just call “Gull”, because I named it that. Because we knew it was going to poo on everything”.
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Old 31-05-2013, 08:12 PM   #94
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Old 31-05-2013, 10:55 PM   #95
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couple favourites of my GT



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Escort Cortina and laser were all made in Australia at some stage, there might even be other Fords made here that I'm not aware of
'made' or assembled?
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Old 01-06-2013, 11:51 AM   #97
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'made' or assembled?
either way, still Aussies skinning their knuckles and Ford putting food on the table.
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Old 01-06-2013, 12:00 PM   #98
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Most of my Fords from past to now, missing a few photo's, the '62 XL, the '97 EL Fairmont Ghia

Mark 1 Cortina - 1976 - 1978 - We were married in 1977



TD Cortina 1978 - 1984


Ford Econovan 1984 - 1989 (P.O.S.)


Ford Maverick 1991 - 2008


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'made' or assembled?
My mk1 GT says built at Broadmeadows
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:57 AM   #100
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Some of the ones I have owned and restored and since sold on
My 1976 XC GS. 351 Auto.




My 1973 ZF Fairlane 351 Auto




My 1972 XA Coupe




My old AU Series II




and my current XC's
1976 XC GXL 351 Auto




1977 XC Fairmont Coupe






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Old 02-06-2013, 04:16 PM   #101
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XC GXL, at least two of those cars appear to have Pom plates. Knowing what fuel costs in Pomgolia compared to here, how did/do you manage running such - relatively - thirsty beasties there?

And the cars being what they are, I bet they were often headturners any time they went out
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Old 02-06-2013, 05:12 PM   #102
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XC GXL, at least two of those cars appear to have Pom plates. Knowing what fuel costs in Pomgolia compared to here, how did/do you manage running such - relatively - thirsty beasties there?

And the cars being what they are, I bet they were often headturners any time they went out
Four of these are on UK Plates. The ZF, the XA, the GXL and the XC Coupe.
When I worry about the cost of fuel is when I think about getting rid of them.
I only have the XC's now (GXL and Coupe) all the rest have been sold on. All are still going strong though.
Definitely turn heads alright. I wish I had a dollar for every time it has been said "I didn't know they made a RHD Mustang"

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Went for a drive a few months ago with a coupla mates. Granya Gap (near Albury/Wodonga) a nice, twisty, well surfaced road that goes up over a decent sized hill.

I had a ball, nothing like huge turbo torque going up that hill, firing it out of the corners. Just managed to dodge a goanna at the top, and went slow down the other side (I don't have FPV brakes, lol).

The point is I don't drive my turbo often, but when I do, I really enjoy it. I can't afford a new G6ET (this purchase was hugely extravagant for me) before 2016 so I'm keeping this one until I die.



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Old 02-06-2013, 10:04 PM   #104
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Old 03-06-2013, 12:33 PM   #105
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Old 03-06-2013, 08:00 PM   #106
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Here's one of my old 1994 KHII Laser Horizon. It was one of the best cars I ever owned and was one of the last Homebush built Lasers.




Here is a pic of the mighty Broadmeadows built 2000 AUII Falcon Forte dedicated LPG wagon towing another Aussie made car, a Tonsley Park Magna.





The wagon has been a good work horse.

I know mine aren't as fancy or legendary (like others on here are) but I just thought I'd share them.
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Old 03-06-2013, 09:48 PM   #107
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just found this film clip posted on facebook.

23 minutes of great footage about the introduction of the australian falcon



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Old 04-06-2013, 12:53 AM   #108
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Here's a few of mine.

My parents 2007 BFII Futura Wagon towing their van through the outback...love that..


Two AUII Futura wagons..built within 1 month of each other.




Whilst being done up for travel, it can still get up and boogie
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Old 04-06-2013, 01:26 AM   #109
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The Falcons I've owned over the years:

XA: My first car. As it was early on after a few "changes" and a canary for being too low.
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As it was when I sold it.
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The GT.
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EA 30th Anniversary.
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EB XR6.
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EB XR8.
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ED Fairmont Ghia.
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The old and the new.
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Old 08-06-2013, 12:01 PM   #110
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Old 02-08-2013, 08:55 PM   #111
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Mine:

Skip by SomebodyFromTheUnknown's Photography, on Flickr


Skip in a puddle, after the 3-inch front lift, REVISED by SomebodyFromTheUnknown's Photography, on Flickr


Skip, after a 3 inch suspension lift in the front. by SomebodyFromTheUnknown's Photography, on Flickr


Dad's BAII XT, after a muddy road.


Me driving on my uncle and aunties farm, when I was 8.


The old EAII Wagon




My cousins and aunty and uncle from the farm had some great Aussie Fords too. XR Falcon Ute, XB Falcon ute V8, NC Fairlane dark green 5.0 V8 with side boards and a 4 post bullbar, sounded awesome, and the suspension was really soft,
EB S XR8 manual, red, with a bullbar.
EB Fairmont 4.0.
Unfortunately I don't have any photos of these.
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