THE STORY

Introduced in September 1966 and based on the American Falcon, the XR Falcon was promoted as the “Mustang-bred Falcon”.

This was the first Aussie Falcon to be offered with a V8 engine - Ford’s sweet 289ci (4.7 L) Windsor unit – coupled to a four barrel carburettor.

The dawn of the Aussie muscle car started in 1967 when the XR GT variant was released - it featured a 225HP version of the 289ci engine and was developed from Fords’ special Police Interceptor Pack.

Except for a handful of cars, all of the original GTs were painted in “G.T. Gold”. A four-speed manual gearbox, sports suspension, steering wheel impact pad and 5.5 inch rims were all standard.

The XR GT scored the first ever win by a V8 at the Bathurst 1000 – prior to 1967 the Mount Panorama circuit had been regarded as too tough for the larger V8 cars.

Only approximately 684 genuine XR GTs were produced.

THE CAR

Stunning Falcon XR GT replica presented in sparkling G.T. Gold and powered by a strong 289ci Ford V8 with four barrel carburettor and MSD ignition inside a spotless engine bay.

Power is put to the road via a Ford C4 automatic transmission with a Hurst “look-a-like” manual shifter.

The interior has been re-upholstered to a high standard – the seats, door cards, dash and new carpet are all immaculate. The original radio is in place but does not work.

All gauges are new or refurbished and the odometer was reset at the time of engine rebuild.

New redline tyres, rear window louvre and rare remote boot lid option have been fitted. The car has a new fuel tank and GT badging all round.

With the prices of genuine XR GTs being nearly out of reach, this is a fantastic replica that will provide many fun memories.

On SA historic registration.