A few weeks ago we said we anticipated some special new models from Ford Australia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Falcon. At the time Ford Oz refused to confirm or deny this might happen. Now, without saying ‘we told you so’ too loudly we are pleased to bring details of the just announced 50th Anniversary Falcon models.
The hot XR Falcon models and the standard G Series cars will be improved in different, but distinctive ways.
Let's begin with our favourites, the high-performance XRs. These will feature a ‘stealth’ look gained by dark paint on the front grilles and foglight surrounds as well as the rear bumper inserts. The stealth look will also be carried onto the alloy wheels, but in a slightly lighter shade.
The tail of the XR50 models will be distinguished by having topline G6 lights. Another feature borrowed from the G6 will be the door mirrors. These differ from the standard units in having integrated blinker repeater lights.
Inside, the 50th Anniversary XRs will use partial leather trim, including a leather sports steering wheel. There will be a special finish to the upper and lower sections of the centre console, as well as on the instrument panel.
The XR6 Turbo will get 19-inch alloy wheels, Ford's premium audio system and the added safety of reversing sensors.
It wouldn't be a special edition without specifically designed badges and Ford has come up with some excellent badges to proclaim what the cars are all about. Ford Australia has come up with a design that's part retro and part modern, a fitting way of designing a celebration of 50 years.
Ford is modifying the XR ute as well as the sedan to 50th Anniversary specifications. But it misses out on the rear bumper inserts, taillights, and reversing sensors.
The standard G Series Falcons also benefit from the stealth look that's such a feature of the XR models. However, this is done in a more muted manner in what Ford Oz calls ‘medium stealth’ and ‘light stealth’ depending on the area covered. Nineteen-inch alloy wheels to a special design are installed.
Inside, there are leather details on the trim with embroidered 50th Anniversary insets. Satellite navigation is standard and it uses the Suna Traffic Control system.
That's the good news from Ford Australia. The bad news is that production of the XR 50th Anniversary Falcons won't begin until June, with the special G Series models a month beyond that. May we suggest that smart buyers get in touch with their favourite Ford dealer asap so that they are one of first kids on the block with the new toys?
Prices of the special edition 50th Anniversary Falcons are yet to be announced, but Ford Australia has suggested they will be more than competitive.
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