The death of the Foulcan?

[crossply]

I agree, It'll be a bad thing.
Maybe V8 Supercars will eventually become known as the "in line 4 cylinder hybrid super plastic people movers"
I'm sure we haven't heard the last of the Ford V8 in Oz. Remember when they stopped making V8 Falcons in the 80's, it didn't last too long.

[Jonno]

here's the last Ford that I bought ;D



found in Cowra, completely rust free, now residing somewhere in the UK (long story)...

Interesting that if you import a classic car into the UK, they will try to issue you with the appropriate 'age' rego plates, if an appropriate number is available, at no charge...hence the period plates. Shown here touring Scotland in early 90's..

Jonno

[KFH]

My first car was a 54 VW - what a gutless wonder - followed by a 61 Morris Major which I couldn't keep exhaust valves from burning out.  Then in the early 60's I saw the light and purchased a 58 FC with 20,000 miles on the clock.  This was a delightful car.  Then in 66 I sold it to purchase a very low mileage HD 179 followed be a VB Bommydore then a VH then a VT Berlina which we still have.  The next car will be another Commodore.  I am Holden through and through and would never consider a F#&d product.

Keith

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

What are they going to use for Taxis  ???

[CraigA]

Some of you need to open up your other eye , the FORD F6 Typhoon has to be one of the best cars ever made in this country. Even just a base XR6 Turbo is a great car.

Don't forget Holden made some of the worst this market has ever seen. Remember the VN? The Ecotec engine debacle? The Camira? Both sides have made some average vehicles (surely the EA Falcon is hands down the worst ever Aussie built mass production car?)

Realistically how can a country with a population of only 22 million people support two local car manufacturers anyway? With no government protection thanks to the Button car plan of 20 years ago their failure has been and remains inevitable.

I'll be sad to see the jobs go more than the car. As for the V8 Stupidcars, they can stop that marketing event now thanks.

[waynos]

all i can say is ,
if holden has to race a taurus ?
i am pertitioning for nc touring cars to be the main race at bathurst ;D

[pedro]

Without Ford there to keep Holden honest you might be eating your words

True i suppose we also need the crap cars so we can appreciate ours more  ;), to be honest though i have owned a couple of fords, one XR that the starter motor kept dropping out of and a tank fairlane station wagon that i really did like, to me it's like footy etc. even though you may have a grudging respect for the other team you can't show it and you have to take the micky out on the opposition at every opportunity(all in fun though), I know this doesn't belong here but it seems appropriate at the moment

If a race was held between a "really" good ford, a Holden and santas sleigh,
which one would win.



The Holden of course because the other two don't exist :P :P ;D ;D
                       Pedro

[Neil FE Van]

I bought my FG G6E Turbo in august 08 because i heard from a good source that the FG was going to be the last of the straight sixes.But due to the Global economy crisis the funds for  developing a vehicle to house the American V6 were canned.

As i have said before i am a old HOLDEN MAN  i just don't like Commodores.

I have owned a lot of holdens up to HZ.

I have owned a lot of fords from XY to current.

Project FE Panelvan to start soon.

Cheers Neil

[TTV6FC]

Actually I recently read somewhere that the reason the Falcon is being dropped is due to a merger between Ford and Renault.They are due to release a car based on several features of both the Renault Clio and the Ford Taurus.They are expecting the new design to be named the Clitaurus... ;D ;D ;D ;D..........

[Paul In Ireland]

That'll be no good!

I'll never find where I've parked it!!  ;D ;)

[DN2168]

Apparently it will come with factory fur on both front & rear bumpers, but models produced in the Brazil factory will have this option deleted.

[TTV6FC]

models produced in the Brazil factory will have this option deleted.

Hehehehe  :D :D :D

[RET]

From Today's Sydney Morning Herald:

'Falcon is dead', Ford insider tells US mag

[hrpremier]

Would it be going to far to suggest the "Clitaurus" will have a distinct smell of FISH oil. ??? ::)

[EffCee]

From Today's Sydney Morning Herald:

'Falcon is dead', Ford insider tells US mag

While I for one am sorry to see the demise of the Falcon, to have it replaced with the Musang is hardly surprising. I am surprised that this did not happen long ago, as when the Mustang was developed, it was developed from Falcon components.

It seems like Ford wasted an opportunity may years ago, when it was realised how successful the Mustang would be, not to manufacture it here in Australia. Certainly in my opinion, it was a long time between drinks when Ford made a decent product, some might say that they still haven't. I don't want to see Australia get the crap shoved down our throats that no one else in the world wants.

I think that Holden is certainly looking like they are in the box seat.

Keith