Fords best looking falcon

RAPID_BA · 30-01-2011, 11:55 PM

What is fords best looking falcon? Stock as it rolled out of the factory?

I say my top 3 are the following...

1. EL XR8 with full tickford kit, 16s and 185kw model

2. BA XR8/GT (boss powered cars), loaded with all options, leather, climate control and premium sound.

3. G6ET

Jim Goose · 30-01-2011, 11:57 PM

XA/XB GT coupe ;) (though the skinny wheels was the only let down)

GT0132 · 31-01-2011, 12:04 AM

1. XA to XC (GT/Cobra coupes)

2. BA to BF XR8/GT

3. XA to XC (GT/GXL sedans)

in_xcess · 23-04-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GT0132

1. XA to XC (GT/Cobra coupes)

2. BA to BF XR8/GT

3. XA to XC (GT/GXL sedans)

I concur with my learned colleague...

Ford_The_Win · 31-01-2011, 12:05 AM

XR GT - I know a lot of people will say the XY, but for me I prefer the more subtle, understated XR. But I'd be happy to have any XR-XY, they're all pretty good looking as far as I'm concerned.

XB - Love the '70s Coke-Bottle styling, it's such an iconic shape and the design worked so well, better than the Val and the Kingswood which look kind of awkward in later models. The XAs and XCs were good looking cars too, but I hate the big square XC Fairmont lights, they don't work with the design language, and the XA is a little too bland for my liking.

EL - The best looking of the modern Falcons, sleek and sporty. A neat EL Ghia or XR always commands my attention. Not a fan of the flat front EF.

Bud Bud · 31-01-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford_The_Win

XB - Love the '70s Coke-Bottle styling, it's such an iconic shape and the design worked so well, better than the Val and the Kingswood which look kind of awkward in later models. The XAs and XCs were good looking cars too, but I hate the big square XC Fairmont lights, they don't work with the design language, and the XA is a little too bland for my liking.

Top comment, me too. At last someone who understands the XB language without it just being a coupe. I think the HQ had it all over the XA the XB over the HJ but I really think that the CL looked tough over the XC and HX. Ahh the seventies, when every aussie car became a classic!

So for me, a V8 XB even as a four door.

Bud Bud

mcnews · 31-01-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud Bud

Top comment, me too. At last someone who understands the XB language without it just being a coupe. I think the HQ had it all over the XA the XB over the HJ but I really think that the CL looked tough over the XC and HX. Ahh the seventies, when every aussie car became a classic!

So for me, a V8 XB even as a four door.

Bud Bud

Have to disagree there, I always thought the 70s Falcon coupes were a bit fat and a little disjointed compared to a Charger and the interior of those model Falcons was an absolute travesty. The early Monaros were nice looking two doors HK/HG/HT.

Favourite Falcon two door is XP, favourite foor door from a styling point of view was XR/XT. They did some nice things with stickers through the 70s to try and make the cars look good but from a pure styling perspective the Falcon's heyday was the late 60s.

Bad Bird · 31-01-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mcnews

Have to disagree there, I always thought the 70s Falcon coupes were a bit fat and a little disjointed compared to a Charger and the interior of those model Falcons was an absolute travesty.

I couldn't feel that you could possibly be more wrong. Their lines are so clean and swoopy, and big wheels take care of the 'fat' factor. And the cockpit dash of the XA and B is gorgeous.

JaguarDave · 31-01-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mcnews

Have to disagree there, I always thought the 70s Falcon coupes were a bit fat and a little disjointed compared to a Charger

I'm saying this as someone who currently owns four chargers but I only wish the charger had the clarity of line and form that the XB has.

The charger is a very wild and informal looking design which I love from most angles but the front doesn't seem properly to flow to the back like the XB hardtop does. Like the entire VH range the charger front clip seems to be from a different car to the back two thirds.

mcnews · 31-01-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mcnews

Favourite Falcon two door is XP, favourite foor door from a styling point of view was XR/XT. .

Go back a couple of pages and you will find I gave it a vote.

Road Games · 31-01-2011, 12:03 AM

AU Series 1 ...

CODSASR · 31-01-2011, 12:04 AM

my top 3

1. XB coupe
2. XP coupe
3. ED XR6 or EL XR8 with full tickford kit ( cant split them lol )

Yellow_Festiva · 31-01-2011, 12:14 AM

Can't choose between the EL GT:

Or the TS50:

last fairlane · 31-01-2011, 12:18 AM

Been asked before
and I still say
XD Ghia

snappy · 31-01-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by last fairlane

Been asked before
and I still say
XD Ghia

+ 1
At least im not the odd one out

GTENVY · 31-01-2011, 12:19 AM

Been done before through a poll but I'll still add my 2 cents.

XB coupe, then XA coupe.

Like the ED shape but cant bring myself to say its the best.

B series would have to be next along side the T3 TS50

**SSD-85** · 31-01-2011, 12:19 AM

My Top 5:

XB Hardtop (Yellow Blaze FTW)
AU1 XR in full trim (Silhouette is HORN)
AU T3 (Narooma Blue FTW)
XC Panelvan (Any colour, just give me one)
AU1 Forte with Whaletooth Grille (Galaxy Blue is HORN)

Yeah, im a nasty little AU Fanboy....

**DJR-351** · 31-01-2011, 12:23 AM

Again!! it's the XA.....................

Coyote mk3 · 31-01-2011, 12:29 AM

My honestopinion really is the EL xr6/8 with full kit inc wing.
This has always been my favourite, before I got mine.

I also love the AU T3's

SVR73 · 31-01-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty85

My Top 5:

XB Hardtop (Yellow Blaze FTW)
AU1 XR in full trim (Silhouette is HORN)
AU T3 (Narooma Blue FTW)
XC Panelvan (Any colour, just give me one)
AU1 Forte with Whaletooth Grille (Galaxy Blue is HORN)

Yeah, im a nasty little AU Fanboy....

Good on you Skotty for waving the AU Flag

Honestly I can't choose. too many good ones. XC GS wagon, XB utes, AU1 XR in full trim like mine, BA super pursuit ute.

mrghia · 31-01-2011, 12:28 AM

1 Monza Red XD ESP with globes
2 Black ED Sprint
3 AU T3 TE50
That would be my dream garage

**Revolver** · 31-01-2011, 12:41 AM

Oh no, not again! Best looking, best interior.....

Maybe the next should be: best lemon?

**SSD-85** · 31-01-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beast II

Oh no, not again! Best looking, best interior.....

Maybe the next should be: best lemon?

Best lemon? i think the EA 3.2L takes the cake on that one....

Best Interior? For me its a vicious fight between AU1 XR and XF Ghia.

TheInterceptor · 31-01-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty85

Best lemon? i think the EA 3.2L takes the cake on that one....

Best Interior? For me its a vicious fight between AU1 XR and XF Ghia.

Ill throw in the BA out there.

for me:

1. XB coupe, ute and wagon.

2. AU T series

Windsor220 · 31-01-2011, 02:48 AM

70s - XB coupe
80s - ?? Not a fan of anything from that era
90s - EL XR8
00s - AU T3/BF GT
10s - FG G6ET

TheZHLANE · 31-01-2011, 12:44 AM

My opinion

XR-XY
XA-XC
EF-AU XR with bodykits and T Series

bigsta · 31-01-2011, 12:44 AM

1. XB coupe
2. FG G6
3. XF Ghia wagon, i loved the dash so much in that car

XCwillo · 31-01-2011, 12:45 AM

Best Looking Falcons?

Here are the REAL winners

1: XB Coupe
2: XM Coupe
3: EL XR8 with full kit in dark blue with Simmons

WILDB · 31-01-2011, 12:46 AM

1. G6ET in Ego with optional 19s and cashmere interior.

2. BF FPV models

3. EF/L XR models with optional Tickford kit and 16s. Look awesome in Hot Chilli Red!

jpd80 · 31-01-2011, 12:56 AM