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1966 Ford XR Falcon 500
Ford Australia1966-01-01/1966-12-31
National Motor Museum, Australia
Birdwood, Australia
Front view of 1966 Ford XR Falcon 500 Sedan. The XR Falcon was manufactured by Ford Australia from 1966 to 1968. The Falcon, originally a Ford USA model, was introduced in Australia in 1960 and quickly became one of the most popular cars on the market. The XR was the first Australian-built Falcon to offer a V8 engine option and its exterior was inspired by the Ford Mustang. In 1966 it won the Wheels ‘Car of the Year’ award.\
Specifications:
Engine: 170 Pursuit Six
Capacity: 2785.8 cc
Power: 111 hp
Weight: 1333 kg
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Details
- Title: 1966 Ford XR Falcon 500
- Creator: Ford Australia, Ford Australia
- Date Created: 1966-01-01/1966-12-31
- Location: Birdwood, South Australia
- Provenance: This Falcon was donated to the museum by Mike Mollet and family in memory of his wife Francine. The car had been in the family for 39 years.
- Rights: History Trust of South Australia, CC-0, photographer: Epsom Rd Studios
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