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14-09-2010, 08:59 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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September 14 1960 - Ford XK falcon goes on Sale:
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14-09-2010, 09:27 AM
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[BU66OS]
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 Come a long way in it's life. I hope it's still around for it's 100th, or 60th.
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14-09-2010, 10:43 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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from the red side.
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14-09-2010, 10:52 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I thought this Anniversary was coming up sometime soon, good one 9triton for posting up and reminding me.
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14-09-2010, 11:10 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Happy Birthday Falcon!
And congratulations to Ford. |
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14-09-2010, 11:37 AM
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LWBforME
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Yes, a memorable day! It has been a very exciting 50 years of developments! I wouldn't be too depressed if I still had my old XK in the shed! It was 12 years old when I got it but.
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14-09-2010, 12:12 PM
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woop woop woop !!!
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14-09-2010, 12:14 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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 And heres to another 50! Certainly had its knockers, doomsday critics etc but fingers crossed the best is yet to come...GRWD!
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14-09-2010, 01:38 PM
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IWCMOGTVM Club Supporter
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Good to see its gone the distance....like the car does. For a car that was American, its become Australia's own.
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14-09-2010, 01:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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It's a shame Ford doesn't have the market dominance they did back then. So many XK's were sold!
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14-09-2010, 08:10 PM
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The Vengeful One
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Heres to the Falcon and the grand daddy of them all the XK!
   
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14-09-2010, 08:15 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Happy 50th to the mighty Ford Falcon
another Virgo Hope you have many more
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14-09-2010, 09:09 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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happy 50th to the good old Falcon, 3 of my mates had the scariest ride in an xk of their lives
.about 32 years ago i blew up the motor in my cd cortina between axedale and heathcote, my friends and i after a huge walk managed to hitch hike to the outskirts of bendigo, and walked into kangaroo flat to my 67 y.o nana`s place one 3 degree morning(we were all in t`shirts). she answered the door, i apologised for the earlyiness (about 6 am) and asked if i could borrow her xk, to which she quickly replied "NO but i`ll drive you back to melb" we got back to melbourne no problems, i later found out my dear old nana was`nt up with the road rules too good and went through manya stop sign/giveway signs, my friends were all petrified, i slept through the whole trip , nan loved her old xk, i just thought i`d share that little xk memory. if this post is not suitable please delete mods.
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14-09-2010, 09:24 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hi all
I got my first Falcon in 1969 an XK I paid $60 for it and had it for two years then traded it on an XL wagon that was $250 then I had a couple of Valiants and one HK 327 Monaro that was $1750 then it was back to an XY Fairmont for $2000 later on it was an XD in 1980 that cost me $5000 still later it was an XF Fairmont and a couple of Farlanes along the way and now I have an AU Fairmont (Factory dual fuel) which I have had for 7 years and the Mrs has a BA Ghia so happy birthday Falcon all the best and many many happy returns |
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14-09-2010, 09:58 PM
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happy birthday mate realy realy hope to see you when the clock hits 100 providing i last that long lol
jak
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14-09-2010, 10:31 PM
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Done all my driving in Falcons and Fairmonts, none have ever let me down, fondest memory I have is taking my EF down a four wheel drive track and she got us through without a drama. Then it rained and altough it was a little harder, she got us out too. Mud caked all over her, the bloke at the car wash would have hated me.
Happy birthday mate, here's to the next 50...! |
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15-09-2010, 10:22 PM
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Like the commercial says...
"Out in front for 50 years, and thats where we're staying"
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16-09-2010, 03:00 PM
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http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/...part-1/x2r098q
http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/...part-2/x6nilwx http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/...part-3/xcnpdr9
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16-09-2010, 03:06 PM
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That promo art is awesome! So much more personality than the showroom floor style photos they use these days.
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Are the Supercars on yet?
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my dads got a 62ish falcon in the shed at home. it's seen better days but i have atleast had a ride in it Long live the falcon
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16-09-2010, 09:35 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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thanks for that link- recognised a few early falcon (vic) club members
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16-09-2010, 09:39 PM
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heres to another 50 years of great cars!!!
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16-09-2010, 10:48 PM
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bring back the 60's
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17-09-2010, 03:04 PM
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Loving this car. My third Falcon since coming to Oz in '98. They keep getting better. Got kinda lucky with the rego.
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Nice car btw
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17-09-2010, 06:26 PM
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Go Falcon!
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY - 50 years ago today XK Falcon goes on sale
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