5.8lt V8
Ford’s XA-XC series was a major line in the sand for the local company, proving it could develop a local model range from scratch.
In a feature on the series, Mark Higgins wrote: “Sedans and wagons headlined the XA launch followed by the hardtop in August 1972 with the utes and vans following a couple of months later. Almost 130,000 XAs were built during its 18-month life and it cemented itself along with its XB and XC spin offs as the biggest selling Falcons up until that time.”
This 1978 XC began life as a Fairmont GXL with 5.8lt V8, FMX three-speed auto and nine-inch diff. The driveline is said to have undergone a recent refurbishment. It has undergone some mild mods and apparently comes with spares including some original engine parts.
It’s with Pennant Hills Auto in Sydney, priced at $89,990.