last Falcon Sedan starts its being built

[Eaturbo]

Photos of the last Falcon Sedan getting built have popped up on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/FansOfFalco...type=3&theater

https://m.facebook.com/FansOfFalcon/...pe=3&source=54

Its a Kinetic Blue XR8 sprint. This is it guys the last one ever.

[StefD]

I dont see the bonnet bulge in the pics???

[commodorenutt]

Sad sight, but the best colour choice ;)

Have to laugh at the Farcebook imbeciles who comment on these things.

Like the guy saying the govt put $1.8 billion into the car industry, and how that works out to be $1.80 per person in this country.... Sorry moron, we don't have a billion people living in Oz.... But that's ok, someone posted it on sookbook so it must be 100% right..lol

[roddy1960]

G'day , GEEZ THIS IS HARD TO DEAL WITH. Pictures of the very last one . Second last day of 91 years of Australian Ford manufacture .. ........Really sad and poignant....
This is some of what's come out of the factories just in my lifetime...

Falcon 1960-2016 , Bronco 1981-1987 , Corsair 1989-1992 , Escort 1970-1981,Australia didn't get the Mk1 until 1970 assembled here.. Cortina was also assembled and Australian specc'd here until 1982 when Sierra (imported ) came along and Telstar soon after..... Fairlane 1967-2007 , Fairmont/Ghia 1965- 2008 , Futura 1962-2008 , Maverick 1993-2004 , Meteor 1981-1994 , LTD 1973-2007 , Landau 1973-1976, Laser 1981-2002 , Telstar 1983-1999 and Territory 2004 -2016... Then there's all those built between 1925 to 1960....Whew......I think in Ford Falcon/ Futura/ Fairmont/ Fairlane/LTD and Aussie assembled Galaxie alone there was nearly 3.3 million built. Would have to check to see build numbers of all the others.... .SO MUCH HISTORY...SO SAD BUT SO MUCH TO BE TRULY PROUD OF..

OKAY , SO THIS COMPANY IS US.OWNED BUT IS ALL THE BETTER FOR AUSTRALIAN INGENUITY , DESIGN FEATURES AND TOUGHNESS..
All of us should be very proud of what this little South Pacific outpost of the Ford empire has provided in all sorts of ways...I am. and this little video as a tribute to Falcon made about three years ago could include all the marques with direct Aussie links..Listen to the words and you'll see what I mean..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwZYw35JkJY Cheers Rod..

[chinamonty]

Originally Posted by commodorenutt

Sad sight, but the best colour choice ;)

Have to laugh at the Farcebook imbeciles who comment on these things.

Like the guy saying the govt put $1.8 billion into the car industry, and how that works out to be $1.80 per person in this country.... Sorry moron, we don't have a billion people living in Oz.... But that's ok, someone posted it on sookbook so it must be 100% right..lol

Yeah it was over ten years so it probably works out around 7.50 each year for each person (assuming around 24million ave over ten years)

[Rallye Sport]

Sad day, the latte sipping, iphone savvy masses have won and we'll all be driving suvs and rangers. With every evolution the Falcon got better, now take the ranger for example, every new one they give me at work is slower, clumsier and filled full of electronic gizmo's to suck the fun out of driving for me but keep these weak gene'd, unskilled gen y's from stacking into a power pole.
We'll be taking the TE50 out for a long drive today, laughing at the new ****boxes all the way...

[Grunter]

Feeling for all the Ford crew, that must be feeling like crap seeing it go down the line. :(

[chinamonty]

I still can't find an acceptable new replacement for my AU Fairmont Wagon. The Mondeo wagon is a joke. It may have to be a XF Sportswagon before they disappear but even it doesn't have the carrying capacity (my loads take up space but aren't overly heavy). I would hate to become a white van man!
Thoughts are with all those in the auto industry who are losing jobs. It is not only those at Ford today but those at suppliers who worked exclusively on Ford products are also leaving.

[Wretched]

Adios, it was fun while it lasted.

Originally Posted by Rallye Sport

Sad day, the latte sipping, iphone savvy masses have won and we'll all be driving suvs and rangers. With every evolution the Falcon got better, now take the ranger for example, every new one they give me at work is slower, clumsier and filled full of electronic gizmo's to suck the fun out of driving for me but keep these weak gene'd, unskilled gen y's from stacking into a power pole.
We'll be taking the TE50 out for a long drive today, laughing at the new ****boxes all the way...

When was your last brand new purchase of a Falcon? Forgive me but from your list of cars in your signature, doesn't seem anything recent.

[chinamonty]

I actually use a work car. We bought it in 1999 and it has served us very very well. It has replacement trans in it but I am now looking to replace it. I have had reason to before. Maybe that is one of the problems with Falcons! We also have a 2006 Territory and it hasn't put a foot wrong since we bought it.
I haven't bothered owning a car since I got back from China in 2008!

[roddy1960]

Originally Posted by Rallye Sport

Sad day, the latte sipping, iphone savvy masses have won and we'll all be driving suvs and rangers. With every evolution the Falcon got better, now take the ranger for example, every new one they give me at work is slower, clumsier and filled full of electronic gizmo's to suck the fun out of driving for me but keep these weak gene'd, unskilled gen y's from stacking into a power pole.
We'll be taking the TE50 out for a long drive today, laughing at the new ****boxes all the way...

G'day.....well said particularly when it comes from a person with a TE 50...and a RS Escort....Just wait and see if you'll see 400,000 clicks out of an I30 , a ssangyong , kia etc.. , the all the same looking SUV's from different companies and Crossovers and the real gas guzzlers Toorak Tractors on their way to the coffee shops and malls...
Then you remember a car that was a family sedan , a sports coupe for a while , a full sized station wagon , a pretty decent panel van and an iconic Utility much loved..FORD FALCON/FUTURA/FAIRMONT..
/FAIRMONT...five cars in one..and then the Fairlane and LTD as pure longer wheelbase luxury ..Absolute definition of Aussie versatility and ingenuity if ever there was an example...I'll be taking my AU ll and FG XR6 for a few runs too...Cheers Rod..

[rods falcon]

It would appear that the kinetic blue car is a xr6. See the last 4 up for auction thread.

[Raptor]

Can someone post the pic's here - no Facebook at work and I don't have an account anyway


I'd like to circulate those images here at work - my company will have supplied some of the steel in those cars.







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Originally Posted by rods falcon

It would appear that the kinetic blue car is a xr6. See the last 4 up for auction thread.

No they are arent the actual last cars... Fords keeping the last Falcon sedan which is a Kinetic Sprint 8 (pictured above, built 750/750).

[Rallye Sport]

Originally Posted by Wretched

Adios, it was fun while it lasted.



When was your last brand new purchase of a Falcon? Forgive me but from your list of cars in your signature, doesn't seem anything recent.

BF Wagon purchased new, no need to list that one its just my daily...

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by Rallye Sport

BF Wagon purchased new, no need to list that one its just my daily...

So really then, what you're trying to say is you're partly to blame for buying one new Falcon every 10 or so years?
If the enthusiasts aren't buying them, why should the general public?

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

No they are arent the actual last cars... Fords keeping the last Falcon sedan which is a Kinetic Sprint 8 (pictured above, built 750/750).

Agreed. If you read the "The Final Four" website carefully, it actually says:

The final saleable standard specification vehicles built by Ford Australia are up for auction.

Very carefully worded, IMHO. The last sedan and ute are being retained by Ford, so that would make the ones up for auction the last "saleable" vehicles.

But I wonder what is meant by "standard specification"? Does that leave the door open for some non-standard spec vehicles?

[Mercury Bullet]

Originally Posted by Wretched

So really then, what you're trying to say is you're partly to blame for buying one new Falcon every 10 or so years?
If the enthusiasts aren't buying them, why should the general public?

5char.

[Oldbugger]

The compliance plates on the cars to be kept by Ford will not have a Government Authority Number which will render them un-registrable.

In time they will be donated to Australian museums

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by psychobimbo

Agreed. If you read the "The Final Four" website carefully, it actually says:



Very carefully worded, IMHO. The last sedan and ute are being retained by Ford, so that would make the ones up for auction the last "saleable" vehicles.

But I wonder what is meant by "standard specification"? Does that leave the door open for some non-standard spec vehicles?

I think they mean no luxury pack etc.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Oldbugger

The compliance plates on the cars to be kept by Ford will not have a Government Authority Number which will render them un-registrable.

In time they will be donated to Australian museums

I wonder why they are doing this? Obviously they wont ever be registered but there must be a reason why...

Its a shame to see Sprint 750 locked up. I think they should have kept one of the PP ones for the museum?

[Oldbugger]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

I wonder why they are doing this? Obviously they wont ever be registered but there must be a reason why...

Its a shame to see Sprint 750 locked up. I think they should have kept one of the PP ones for the museum?

Hi Smoke

I think you will find only XR6 sprint 500 will be retained by the company after all it is the pinnacle of a locally produced vehicle with a local 6 cyl motor.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Oldbugger

Hi Smoke

I think you will find only XR6 sprint 500 will be retained by the company after all it is the pinnacle of a locally produced vehicle with a local 6 cyl motor.

Nah Sprint 6 500 is going to Auction. Ford are keeping Sprint 8 750.

[SprintFg]

Originally Posted by Wretched

So really then, what you're trying to say is you're partly to blame for buying one new Falcon every 10 or so years?
If the enthusiasts aren't buying them, why should the general public?

somewhat true. Many so called falcon enthusiasts have blood on their hands with the falcons demise.

There are some genuine tears tomorrow from falcon enthusiasts but also some crocodile tears too.

[PepeLePew]

Originally Posted by SprintFg

somewhat true. Many so called falcon enthusiasts have blood on their hands with the falcons demise.

There are some genuine tears tomorrow from falcon enthusiasts but also some crocodile tears too.

This is not the topic of the thread, lets stay on track please.

[Smoke Pursuit]

I bought 10 Falcons in 14 years... Plus 2 Territory's in that time. I think I've done my bit for Ford / Falcon.

As of tomorrow there will be a huge void in my life... No more new Falcons to get excited about. Yes I am hopeless.

What will I buy next?? Probably Mitsubishi's. I will keep these 2 Falcons I have now forever.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

I wonder why they are doing this? Obviously they wont ever be registered but there must be a reason why...

Its a shame to see Sprint 750 locked up. I think they should have kept one of the PP ones for the museum?

Clearly because they will be museum pieces. They don't need to be driven on road, and by doing this will make sure they won't end up that way.