1972 Ford Falcon XA GT Sedan (Sold)

Sold between March 1972 and September 1973, the XA series was the first Falcon to be designed (with assistance from Ford’s US headquarters) and manufactured in Australia. It featured an entirely new body which was larger and more roomy than that of its XY series predecessor, giving it the “coke-bottle” look. The XA range also had a longer list of options, although the choice of engines carried over from the previous XY Falcon range. All V8 302 CID and most 351 CID “Cleveland” engines were now Aussie made. GT Falcons could have Aussie or imported 351 CID V8s fitted. Wagons, utilities, and panel vans now featured a longer wheelbase than the sedan. Fairmont wagons had a dual-action tailgate that could be opened either downwards or sideways, optional on base model Falcon and Falcon 500 Wagons. The hardtop’s longer doors with frameless windows were shared with the utility and van, with a different shape glass to suit the commercial vehicles’ body apertures. The shorter doors of the sedan and wagon with their framed windows were also available with optional quarter vent windows, though these were rare, fitted to cars in the hotter parts of Australia. This option was available in the subsequent XB and XC models, though very scarce. The XA Falcon range were the first Falcons fitted with in-dash vents for face level flow-thru ventilation, although they only worked while the car was in motion. A total of 129,473 XAs were built. While successful, the XA Falcon range proved to be short-lived as it gained a significant frontal appearance update to become the XB series in September 1973.

Muscle Car Warehouse offer for sale this beautiful Ford Falcon XA GT Sedan. This XA GT is finished in Calypso Green, a colour also displayed on the famous one and only production XA GT HO Phase IV. The paintwork is in terrific condition and has all the GT blackouts including the black bonnet. Additionally, it has both front and rear spoilers and sits perfectly on period correct Bathurst Globe wheels and red wall tyres although the only factory options fitted to this car were laminated windscreen and the Superfringe Deluxe push button radio. The black interior is in great condition also and still houses an original radio and steering wheel. An aftermarket air conditioning unit has been added along with power steering for added comfort and driveability. Being built in July of 1972 means this XA GT is running the more desirable “D” block version of the 351 Cleveland engine and is still the original matching number engine and 4V heads. The car is also an original four speed car and is still running a Top Loder gearbox and nine-inch diff. This combination is extremely desirable and is one of seventeen XA GT sedans delivered from Reg Wright Ford. Redcliffe, Queensland and one of only three built in this same build specification. Still retains its original logbook, owner’s manual and ACCHS report. Now available for inspection by appointment only at our Kogarah facility.

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