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Old 29-03-2010, 10:06 PM   #1
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Its really starting to bug me that the last three times i've bought a Ford car magazine and each time its been a triple pack, That i struggle to find anything on the AU's! Nearly nothing in terms of advertising for parts, and as for features on AU falcon's just forget it! I struggle to find pictures of Au's even. What gives? It seem's that the AU is the forgotten Falcon.
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Old 29-03-2010, 10:53 PM   #2
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Unfortunately, it is considered an UGLY duckling :(
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Old 29-03-2010, 10:56 PM   #3
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It seems as though the magazines are turning their back on the last of the Windsor V8's.
And im so sick of seeing XR6 turbos covered over and over again!
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Old 29-03-2010, 10:56 PM   #4
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Unfortunately, it is considered an UGLY duckling :(
That's alright, in a couple of years they'll be the swan that everyone loves

Can't beat the AU shape!
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Old 30-03-2010, 10:38 PM   #5
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That's alright, in a couple of years they'll be the swan that everyone loves

Can't beat the AU shape!
: : : : Amen to that!!
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Old 30-03-2010, 10:40 PM   #6
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i second that
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Old 31-03-2010, 07:34 AM   #7
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I have not brought a car book since the ba came out as thats all you see in them now. XR6 turbos with 20 inch wheels and a flash tune putting out a billion kw cover to cover.
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Old 31-03-2010, 09:19 AM   #8
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i dont think ill ever upgrade from the au shape.
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Old 31-03-2010, 10:15 AM   #9
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Yes it sure is not given much if any press.....sad to be honest as they are a top Ford though the unloved child due to its futuristic shape.
The AU time on the race track was stifled due to politics though thankfully Stones/Ambrose started sticking it up GM at the late stages but another reason why many enthusiasts have bypassed it and the press again.

The many fine examples I see here on the forums don't seem to interest the mags but hopefully soon as I know a photographer will be turning up for a day at the TSeries National Meet held in Barossa Valley in about 2wks a article will get to print in the future !

The other thing to do is let the mags know your feelings, easy get on their websites,email the editor etc....
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Old 31-03-2010, 10:20 AM   #10
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Meh, mine was in one so I'm all good with it
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Old 31-03-2010, 10:37 AM   #11
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That's alright, in a couple of years they'll be the swan that everyone loves

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people were saying that 10 years ago.
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Old 31-03-2010, 11:10 AM   #12
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As much as i hate to say it they're getting a bit long in the tooth by about now, they won't last forever.
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I lost interest because of the xr6t madness. Just see. It all done a million times
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Im thinking once I get my act together, of putting my car in the readers section of street fords for something different.
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Don't worry boys - keep up the good work in keeping the AU's on the road and in pristine condition. People do not understand the feeling of a Windsor V8, the sound and the way a Tickford handles the twisty bits.

Good examples will definately keep their value as time goes on, just gotta stay true to the brand.
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I was in touch with someone from Performance Ford a year or two ago and he suggested I get some AUs together for their mag but I never got around to it. Has that magazine shut down? I can't seem to find it anymore.
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I was in touch with someone from Performance Ford a year or two ago and he suggested I get some AUs together for their mag but I never got around to it. Has that magazine shut down? I can't seem to find it anymore.
http://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11290127
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As much as i hate to say it they're getting a bit long in the tooth by about now, they won't last forever.
yep. they're entering that terrible phase where they're not old and tough and cool like an x-series, but just thoroughly not-modern and out of fashion like the e-series. I knew it had to happen one day, i think the AU has done quite well to put it off this long, 12 years in some cases.
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