Dashcams have served a number of purposes in the modern motoring landscape. Their widespread adoption has made for plenty of amusing footage on YouTube, particularly when it originates from Russia. But rest assured, Australia is very well represented in this arena as well. Having a dashcam fitted is invaluable to […]
Ford Falcon
For Sale: Original 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III
Shannon’s upcoming Autumn Auction on May 2 will feature plenty of pristine Australian history and motorsport legends, including an original Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III. Maintained in original condition since being built in 1971, this Hoey was optioned with the short ratio 31-spline 3.5:1 final drive to maximise the 351 […]
Ford Mustang fails NSW Police test, out of running for Falcon replacement?
With the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore going out of production very soon, police forces around the country will soon be looking for a new highway patrol vehicle. Are we about to welcome a Ford Mustang police car? Not likely. NSW Police have apparently been testing the new Mustang muscle […]
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint & XR8 Sprint images & video released
Ford has just released a batch of detailed Falcon XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint images to media leading up to its market debut. This is the first time we’ve all been able to see the special editions in such detail. As revealed last month, Ford Australia is planning to produce […]
Ford Falcon special editions that could have been…
Although Ford Australia has confirmed the Sprint will carry the Falcon to its October 7 demise, that hasn’t stopped online fans on Ford forums from conjuring up other imaginative variants. Falcon RS by Nikk|Digi-Customs Finished in the same ‘Liquid Blue’ hue of the Focus RS and 2016 GT show cars, […]
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint & XR8 Sprint specs confirmed
Ford Australia has opened up a dedicated website for the new 2016 Falcon XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint special editions. It includes a full compilation of images, showing various details for the first time. There isn’t much more we need to know in terms of specifications and details, with Ford […]
Editorial: Ford Falcon – an emotional tribute
I was a strange child, more fascinated by mechanical items than sports or social activities. This extended to our family car, though to be fair, our family car was pretty sweet, even if nobody knew it back then. It was a vanilla yellow 1983 Ford Falcon GL sedan nicknamed ‘Falcy’. […]
Ford Falcon XR6 & XR8 Sprint specs leaked online
Further information about Ford’s 2016 XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint have come to light, following the manufacturer earlier this week revealing the unprecedented use of carbon fibre in a Falcon. This time, chassis, torque and build sequence information has been leaked online, with final comprehensive specs and full pictures expected […]