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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]
The EB series was the only model that Ford offered a V8 option in a Fairmont Ghia wagon, only 90 were built. The Fairmont wagon was discontinued in 2002 when the AU series gave way to the BA; the Futura was now the highest trim specification for the wagon. The Fairmont's model life ended with the arrival of the FG Series Falcon range in 2008 ...
Development started in early 1973 on both a short-wheelbase version to replace the Pinto/Cortina/Taunus lines and a long-wheelbase version that would become the Fairmont. [1]: 151 Although the Fairmont would be the first Fox-based car to reach the market, development was guided by an anticipated sport coupe to be based on the new platform.
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.
Ford XT Fairmont: Production: March 1968–June 1969: Body and chassis; Class: Full-size car: Body style: 4-door Sedan 5-door Station Wagon 2-door Coupé utility 2-door Van: Related: Ford ZB Fairlane: Powertrain; Engine: 3.1 L (188 CID) 6-cyl 3.6 L (221 CID) 6-cyl 5.0 L (302 CID) V8 [1] Transmission: 3spd manual 4 speed manual GT only 3spd ...
The Ford Falcon (XW) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1969 to 1970. It was the third iteration of the second generation of the Falcon and also included the Ford Futura (XW) and the Ford Fairmont (XW)—the luxury-oriented version.