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The wagon was available in both base Fairmont and higher Fairmont Squire trims. [27] Late in the 1978 model year (December 1977), a two-door coupe was introduced; named Futura, the name revived the sporty trim level used for the 1960s Ford Falcon. The Fairmont Futura was developed from a Fairmont-based Thunderbird design proposal from March ...
The Fairmont GXL was replaced in the following XD range with the Fairmont Ghia model. [22] GS Rally Pack. A GS Rally Pack was fitted as standard equipment on the Falcon GS Hardtop [13] and was available as an option on Falcon 500 Sedan and Wagon, [13] Fairmont Sedan and Wagon, [13] Falcon Utility and Van [23] and on Falcon 500 Utility and Van. [23]
In July 1974, a special Falcon Sovereign Edition was released to celebrate Ford Australia's 50th anniversary. It was based on a Falcon 500 fitted, as standard, with a vinyl roof, Fairmont wheel covers, carpet, transistor radio and three thin body stripes. No records were kept on these cars so exact specifications and build quantities are unknown.
The XD Falcon was released in March 1979 [3] replacing the XC Falcon.Its design represented a major gamble by Ford Australia in a time of rising fuel prices; Ford having opted to retain the full-size Falcon platform rather than follow the approach of arch-rival Holden which had replaced its Kingswood large car with the considerably smaller European-derived Commodore.
To reduce noise and improve sealing, the station wagon was offered with two doors instead of four; [2] however, three seats were used, allowing eight-passenger seating. [1] For the 1950 model year, Ford renamed its model lines; initially, the station wagon was a Custom Deluxe with the all new "Country Squire" name introduced in early 1950. [4]
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Ford Fairmont (XE) Production: March 1982 – October 1984: Body and chassis; Class: Full-size car: Body style: 4-door Sedan 5-door Station Wagon 2-door Coupe utility 3-door Van: Powertrain; Engine: 3.3-litre I6 4.1-litre carburetted I6 4.1-litre EFI I6 4.9-litre Cleveland V8 5.8-litre Cleveland V8: Transmission: 3-speed automatic (column, floor)
The Ford Falcon (XA) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1972 to 1973. It was the first iteration of the third generation of the Falcon and also included the Ford Fairmont (XA)—the luxury-oriented version. The XA platform was also used for the Australian Ford Landau.