The Legendary Ford Falcon: An Aussie Icon's Epic Journey

History of the Australian Ford Falcon

Ah, the Ford Falcon, the heart and soul on wheels of the Aussie roads!

From 1960 to 2016, this ripper was more Aussie than a meat pie at the footy. Born in the land of stars and stripes but raised on the sunburnt Aussie turf, the Falcon was the Yank that turned true blue, trading its "Howdy" for a hearty "G'day, mate!"

Let's yarn about its epic run.

The Evolution of the Ford Falcon

Starting off as a mid-sizer, it beefed up like a bodybuilder, morphing into a full-size beaut. It was the Swiss Army knife of cars - sedans for the sleek, utes for the hard yakka, wagons for the family holibobs, and even a panel van for tradies or cheeky escapades at the drive-in.

The Falcon's wardrobe changes were more than Kylie Minogue's concert gigs, each model tweaking its kit to tackle the tough Aussie outback. It wasn't just a car; it was like your favourite larrikin uncle at the family barbie – always there, reliably brilliant. The Fairmont was the Falcon in a dinner suit – classy but still ready to rumble on rough tracks.

This legend of the road was the go-to for everyone – from coppers to cabbies, and parked in every second driveway, as much a part of suburbia as backyard cricket. It even ruled the roost in motorsport, leaving its tyre marks on the Bathurst 1000.

The much loved Australian Ford Falcon Era comes to an end

But, as they say, every beer's got a bottom. In 2016, the Falcon had to take its final bow. The rise of the SUVs and a bit of napping at the wheel in the innovation department meant our beloved Falcon had to say "catch ya later." The last of its kind, an XR6, rolled off the line, leaving us all misty-eyed.

The Falcon wasn't just a car; it was a chapter in Australia's story. It reflected our changes, from the post-war boom to the tech-savvy 21st century. It was a symbol of our culture – a reminder of days when bigger was better, and cars were more than just a way to get around. They were adventures waiting to happen, stories to be told. So, here’s to the Falcon – a battler, a charmer, and a true Aussie icon.

What a ride it was, hey?

Let’s crack open a coldie and toast to the legend that was the Falcon!