Ford XL Falcon
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The Ford XL Falcon is an automobile
which was produced by Ford Australia
from August 1962 to February 1964.
roofline”. Other changes included a new gearbox, new clutch, new starter motor, new air cleaner, new suspension system and a new carburettor.
body styles in three trim levels. The six models were marketed as follows:
The luxury Futura Sedan and Squire Wagon models were new for the XL series, the latter featuring simulated woodgrain side and rear panels.
Commercial vehicle derivatives were available in two door coupe utility
and two door panel van
body styles in two trim levels. The four models were marketed as follows:
and Harry Firth
was “first across the line” in the 1962 Armstrong 500
, a production car endurance race which was the forerunner of the Bathurst 1000
event.
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
which was produced by Ford Australia
Ford Australia
Ford Australia is the Australian subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and was founded in Geelong, Victoria, in 1925 as an outpost of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. At that time, Ford Canada was a separate company from Ford USA...
from August 1962 to February 1964.
Introduction
The XL Falcon was introduced in August 1962, replacing the XK Falcon which had been in production since 1960. Visual changes from the XK included a new convex grille, bumper mounted park/turn lights, new taillights, and a revised, squared off roofline (on the sedans) which was promoted as the “ThunderbirdFord Thunderbird
The Thunderbird , is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States over eleven model generations from 1955 through 2005...
roofline”. Other changes included a new gearbox, new clutch, new starter motor, new air cleaner, new suspension system and a new carburettor.
Model range
The XL Falcon passenger car range included four door sedan and five door station wagonStation wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
body styles in three trim levels. The six models were marketed as follows:
- Falcon Sedan
- Falcon Deluxe Sedan
- Falcon Futura Sedan
- Falcon Station Wagon
- Falcon Deluxe Station Wagon
- Falcon Squire Wagon
The luxury Futura Sedan and Squire Wagon models were new for the XL series, the latter featuring simulated woodgrain side and rear panels.
Commercial vehicle derivatives were available in two door coupe utility
Coupé utility
The coupé utility automobile body style, also known colloquially as the ute in Australia and New Zealand, combines a two-door "coupé" cabin with an integral cargo bed behind the cabin—using a light-duty passenger vehicle-derived platform....
and two door panel van
Panel van
A panel van is a form of solid van, smaller than a lorry or truck, without rear side windows...
body styles in two trim levels. The four models were marketed as follows:
- Falcon Utility
- Falcon Deluxe Utility
- Falcon Sedan Delivery
- Falcon Deluxe Sedan Delivery
Engines and transmissions
The standard 144 cubic inch (2.4 litre) 6-cylinder engine was supplemented by an optional 170 cubic inch (2.8 litre) 6-cylinder “Pursuit 170” engine introdcued in October 1962. A three speed manual gearbox was standard, with a two speed ”Fordomatic” automatic transmission available as an option.Production
The XL Falcon was replaced by the XM Falcon in February 1964, production having totaled 75,765 units.Motor sport
An XL Falcon driven by Bob JaneBob Jane
Robert "Bob" Jane is an Australian former race car driver and prominent businessman. A four-time winner of the Armstrong 500, the race that became the prestigious Bathurst 1000 and a four-time Australian Touring Car Champion, Jane is perhaps known best nowadays for his chain of tyre retailers,...
and Harry Firth
Harry Firth
Harry L. Firth is an Australian former racing driver and team manager. Firth was a leading race and rally driver during the 1950s and 1960s and continued as an influential team manager well into the 1970s...
was “first across the line” in the 1962 Armstrong 500
1962 Armstrong 500
The 1962 Armstrong 500 was an endurance race for Australian built production cars. The race was held at the Phillip Island circuit in Victoria, Australia on 21 October 1962 over 167 laps of the 3.0 mile circuit, a total of 501 miles. Cars competed in four classes based on the retail price of each...
, a production car endurance race which was the forerunner of the Bathurst 1000
Bathurst 1000
The Bathurst 1000 is a touring car race held annually at Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia...
event.