XR GT Falcon 650HP SLEEPER in a Mind Blowing Mancave!

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XR GT Falcon 650HP SLEEPER in a Mind Blowing Mancave!

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4 жыл бұрын

We drive this insane 1967 Ford Falcon XR GT powered by an ex Dick Johnson Racing V8 Supercar engine and check out the mind-blowing mancave where it's housed. The 1967 Ford Falcon XR GT was a game changer for Australia and started our whole muscle car war with the big three, Ford, Chrysler and General Motors Holden. The XR GT won Bathurst and awoke a sleeping giant in the automotive world here for Australian Muscle Cars.
At Master of Machines, we love cars, in fact, we love anything with wheels or an engine, from American Muscle Cars to Australian Muscle Cars, Race Cars and Classic Cars of all kinds and even Barn Finds. If it's fast, powerful, restored or hidden away in hibernation then we'll cover it, and in most cases, we'll even drive them!

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@johnbroadbelt 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool dude to let you go and drive one of his dream cars , dudes a legend.

@Wildstar40 3 жыл бұрын

They don't appreciate four doors in North America like they do in Australia. This car is a beauty !

@Daniel-dc4xm 3 жыл бұрын

Holman Moody road raced a ‘63 4 door galaxie and whooped ass, that is good enough for me! For the last 20 years I’ve been building, bending, breaking and pushing galaxies to their limits. Older falcons like that one here in the states are hard to find. Yes, I too want one lol

@RSDX99 3 жыл бұрын

In the US most 4 dr cars are relegated to 24" wheels and rubber band tires and jacked up with stock small blocks cruising the neighborhoods with 5000 watt stereos. At least you guys got it right.

@KG84C Ай бұрын

Aussie here, I know what you mean, I cry tears of blood to see once good cars Frankensteined like that.

@terrysmith7740 3 жыл бұрын

Some folks get to have all the fun. awesome .

@warrenpierce5542 3 жыл бұрын

1967, the best year for Fords ever.

@markandkim66 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn, this is my favourite episode of your tv show. I have it locked and saved on my HDD and watch it regularly. Need you back on tv again. Awesome cars (especially the XR and it’s awesome supercar engine) and what a garage.

@johnnymossville 3 жыл бұрын

what's not to love about this guy's life. he's got it going on! awesome garage.

@andrewsteele7663 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Glenn, as the son of an old concreter that floor is amazing. The shed and the layout is absolutely brilliant. He must have worked bloody hard to get that collection as well, cheers

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Andrew. It sure is an amazing building. I agree, he's done the hard yards, and started off in a period where GT Falcons were reasonably obtainable. Always good to see a success story like this, isn't it.

@lachlanstill 3 жыл бұрын

This car started my love of Falcons when I was a kid, I'm with you Glenn - I want it. Thanks for showing some real emotion! Bet it was amazing. Also kudos to the owner Mick and his epic garage!

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Lachlan! It sure was a wild machine!

@jaimusicxx 3 жыл бұрын

wow just wow- I really cant think of anything else to say after seeing and hearing that XR GT - Well done for bringing this video to us Glenn

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is music to the ear, isn't it!

@peterbennett2167 5 ай бұрын

Hi Glen Orr man XR GT Neat. I love the sound of 8 trumpets in the morning.

@kelvinfoster1808 3 жыл бұрын

Had one when I was 19 and xu1 we’re always at me for a drag at the lights 🤤

@bccev770 3 жыл бұрын

Nice gear changing Mr Everitt.

@rhettcorbett3346 3 жыл бұрын

A true sleeper. Until it starts up. And u hit the loud pedal.👍👍👍

@jpee777 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks glen, love your passion, i was also feeling it.

@malcolmwolfgram7414 7 ай бұрын

Yeah. The XR GT is my dream car!

@craigdawson1749 3 жыл бұрын

I love everything about that massive shed!

@craigdawson1749 3 жыл бұрын

Except for it could do with some Holdens!

@Wildstar40 3 жыл бұрын

@@craigdawson1749 Or better yet ... MORE FORDS lol !

@mael-strom9707 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, shed envy... scientists are still looking for a cure. 🤣😆😋

@elphmeister 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's a man cave.

@7884golfguru 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@mikldude9376 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely old cars , i used to have a warm 289 Xr in my younger days , it wasnt a Gt though sadly , The owner of these cars must be an exceptionally nice fella , because id be buggered if id let anyone drive my pride and joy XR . Aside from their go fast build and on road presence , i think these old cars even in standard form where very good cruisers and fantastic highway cars as long as your wallet was full enough to pay for the fuel bill . These old cars had a bit of character unlike many of todays soulless modern cars .

@TheTruckdriver999 3 жыл бұрын

Great show it’s great watching a presenter with genuine passion

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, glad you like the show. 😊

@harrypapageorge9735 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Glen, I am messaging you after watching this video. I am a proud owner of a factory built 600hp DRB 1969 GT40 replica that I purchased from the company owner peter Ransom. Since buying it from Peter back in 2011 and due to its racing history the car has gone through a big upgrade here in south Australia and is very well known in the racing fraternity. Due to health issues I am reluctantly having to sell the car but not to anyone. Happy to talk if you know anyone specially with your background that would be interested in buying it. This GT40 is meticulously built as a 1969 as you will see in the photos I can send you if you wish. Please let me Know Regards Harry

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Harry Papageorge, sorry to hear about your health issues. I’m happy to assist and help where I can. Can you reply with an email contact and I’ll connect with you?

@mattmcfarland9154 3 жыл бұрын

I love the xr gt the most out of all the others u have in your shed and i am so glad u didnt toss the original engine and driveline out and its good that the body and chassies wasnt modified to take the present gear u are running at the moment. I guess the whole idea is to put back all the original running gear easily when u may want to sell the car. I like the style of shed u have built in an old fashion way and not all the modern contemporary style and architecture u see in this day and age and the old tractor and stuff out front just adds to the authenticity good on ya glen i wish i could come and visit one day.

@bigal1559 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing Video! Beutiful Cars! Just listing to that Engine Amazing!

@nathanmatthews4422 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a legend!!!!

@MrGutfeeling 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit that induction is incredible. So funny to hear you say "WOW!" over and over :-D :-D :-D

@weldmachine 3 жыл бұрын

Yes he definitely was enjoying the drive for sure. Most lightly drove to this garage in a Hyundai, LOL. Glen would have crying on the way home, opening the throttle and nothing happening ??

@CrateEngineDirectory 4 жыл бұрын

Luv it Glenn...still regret selling my 302w XR Falcon for $4000 WTFWIT LOL!!!

@danielcamp6055 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Fairmont with a 4v 302w. I was told it had B Cast heads. Anyone know what this engine was from?

@allan-shephard 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes. I'm feeling you there. About 20 years ago, I sold an XT I put a nice warm 302 Cleveland in. Huge regret. Even more so because the XT was my Dad's old car.

@shigeolincolntaco 3 жыл бұрын

Man I am so jealous of you Aussies and your awesome cars I've been planning on building my own GT Clone here the states with the 68-70 falcon that we got maybe even a proper XR GT with our 66-67

@robelliott1971 3 жыл бұрын

Import a 71 xy gt , simply the best!! Absolute beast of a car. G'day from Australia!!!

@mael-strom9707 3 жыл бұрын

You lucky scoundrels in the states had a two-door version... I always wanted a GT clone of that model.

@marklowe7431 3 жыл бұрын

Some of dream of having one. That's 'one'. Don't think it's luck more like a shit load of hard work.

@bbcala9719 3 жыл бұрын

Always loved the Falcon. But those Aussie Falcons, would love to have one. Can't beat good ol American Muscle. Will put a smile on any muscle car guys face when you mash the pedal. Your lucky mate

@thomasbaker1961 3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know Falcons were still being offered in 73. Stranded at my brothers in Daytona in 1969 he let me use his 6 cylinder 62 Falcon wagon. 3 on the tree, great memories

@billmoran3219 3 жыл бұрын

The falcons of down under are nothing like the ones in the states. There is a lot of models in Britain and NSW unknown to the U S, I think Ford was more prominent in those countries then say GM or Chrysler.

@ronhozack5146 3 жыл бұрын

The last Australian Falcon was made late October 2016, a sad day as ford Australia production was wound up.

@SydneyDrums 3 жыл бұрын

I love how the door squeaks when he opens it on that XR GT with the DJR motor.. old Aussie cars, the little things

@danielcamp6055 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely mint. As an ex XR Fairmont owner I am dribbling. Good work Glenn.

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Daniel. I LOVE an XR Fairmont too. Had an Imperial burgundy V8 Fairmont when I was 16. I recently saw a mind-blowing ground up resto for sale, big $ too.

@russelblackwell6041 3 жыл бұрын

Firstly hats off to the gentleman who let you see his collection magnificent cars words don't do them justice and good on you Glenn there's real passion there can't beat the old ford XR series bulletproof and an engine from Sir Dick Mr Ford Johnson what more can one say that induction noise is insane GAME OVER

@hamishfullerton7309 3 жыл бұрын

That's the s__t alright 😁👍, I want it to , you've given me an idea for my manual 5.0ltr au ute. mmm and engine like that would really spice it up ,especially as a daily driver 🤔certainly make life interesting Good to see your back on you tube Glen,love the old channel , your enthusiasm and barn finds, quenching my thirst for Aussie muscle 💪

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hamish, great to see you here! Hope you enjoy everything we have planned for the channel. 👍

@farnthboy 3 жыл бұрын

Had an immaculate XR GT in the early eighties in Sydney. Did a few runs to Melbourne in it, before the speed restrictions we have now & just sit on 100/110 mph no sweat - great hwy cruiser. Had a set of Cooper exhausts on it & that 289 sounded superb - girlfriend at the time said she could here me coming 3 blocks away. Sadly it was written off by a woman running up my arse whist stationary doing a RH turn on the Windsor road. But once I got my GT fix went on to get an XT & later an XW GT but still have a soft spot for the XR's. Must say that XR in this video is superb - a real credit to the owner.

@weldmachine 3 жыл бұрын

What a pain someone else running into the back of your car. You should of looked around for another shell and transferred all the parts over. Doesn,t matter now, already in the past.

@farnthboy 3 жыл бұрын

@@weldmachine Interestingly I bought the wreck from the insurance company & it was sold to a panel shop in Sutherland. I don't know if they planned to re shell it or what happened to the vehicle. It also copped a hit in the front as the rear impact shunted the car head on into coming traffic - so it was well & truly stuffed. I was in the GT car club in Melbourne for many years & the club would not recognize re shelled vehicles unless they were GT shells as genuine GT's.

@doncates6848 2 жыл бұрын

You sir have a dream job getting access to some of these awesome birds of prey!🚘👍

@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism 4 жыл бұрын

Dang, that thing sounds so mean! I visit some cool car museums in the states and Canada. I'll be uploading some slide shows of 'em soon. Nothing as awesome as videos like this but some cool pics of classic Detriot iron just the same.

@kenxiong6830 3 жыл бұрын

You just got yourself a new subscriber!!! Great content!

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@mrtailwind864 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe I only found this channel yesterday😳 Talk about great cars

@anastasiosthomas1751 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn your the best you do a great job the XR 🤯

@bravofoxable 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing collection! Loads of work and time spent on this hey? I had a '72 XY GT ph 3, miss it dearly...

@brucebird133 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.... just wow. Amazing cave!!

@ZoomStranger 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn Everitt - last seen heading inland in a stolen XR GT . . .

@doncates6848 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I still had my 66 sport coupe 5.0 or 69 sport coupe 4.7! Miss them dearly!!

@PETERNESS 3 жыл бұрын

1986 and my best mate just bought a xr sedan outta the trading post,he already had a stinkin hot windsor and that weekend we both slipped that windsor and top loader into the xr ,a 200ci six came out with a two speed fordomatic which promptly got jammed into the dumpster,after we bled the cooling system he took it out on the road and floored it straight onto Dorset rd and rode it off into the arse end of a cement truck ,four wheel drums no booster and a six week stay in William Angliss

@christodav 3 жыл бұрын

Cranbourne Road - just down the road from me

@randyterwilliger7457 3 жыл бұрын

Tim Allen has one of the falcon GT’s , shaker scoop and all . Very unique ride .

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Wow really! He's a dedicated car guy and racer too.

@randyterwilliger7457 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn Everitt - Master of Machines yes I work on his TV show . He has a very eclectic car collection . I was going to post a pic of the GT but I guess you can’t here . Jay Leno is also a guest star quite often and he’s give us “ car guys “ on the show a private tour of his amazing collection .

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Randy Terwilliger , awesome! I remember when Jay and Tim challenged each other to a burnout competition in Jays studio car park. Tim kicked Jay’s ass in his Mustang, did a killer burnout! Haha!

@adamashby8388 3 жыл бұрын

That man cave is awesome. Man dream

@MeatballGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Glenn mate I remember seeing this one a while ago - Love that XR with the built motor - must have been amazing to drive!

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was pretty cool. A real buzz to drive.

@MAMBOYS-mv2te Жыл бұрын

Gotta love the XR GT!

@michaelhart5886 3 жыл бұрын

The XR is such a beautiful car. Have the brakes been upgraded to match the djr engine though

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Apparently so but hidden underneath the stock diameter wheels :-)

@triggeredleftyvegan6004 3 жыл бұрын

Nice cars and a nice guy! Well done

@victoroneill4381 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice and with that engine ..a beast.

@HEKTIC458 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great

@pnr9730 8 күн бұрын

Beautiful wagon❤🎉

@MrKillahippo 3 жыл бұрын

he probably live just opposite the golf club too. best of both worlds.

@geesmith6656 3 жыл бұрын

Dreaming of my 221 XW.

@jadeborg2970 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. We can all dream.

@thyslop1737 3 жыл бұрын

Aussies love their SLEEPERS, too. I hate it when I get taken by a sleeper. Last time taken by a micro Mini heading east off of Lincoln on the frontage road off the I-10 in Santa Monica trying to make the entrance ramp. A nice long stretch there before you merge left and swoop left onto the ramp. We were neck and neck and at the last two hundred feet he punched it swooped left in front of me to make the ramp first.

@noneck3099 3 жыл бұрын

funniest one i saw was a beat up Toyota van on a WRX chassis and running gear...thing went like 0-100 kmh in 3-4 seconds...Perth Western Australia

@elz380bignuts5 3 жыл бұрын

Loving that shed omg 😮 also great content mate I just subscribed you looking forward to more great content 👍

@jadesmith6823 2 жыл бұрын

The trumpets of sound and torque my boy ❤️🦘❤️

@weldmachine 3 жыл бұрын

It Definitely looked like you were enjoying the drive in XR.

@nickefgen9219 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. :-)

@nicholassteel5529 3 жыл бұрын

“I could get used to it!”.....loved this ✌️

@Xdghia Жыл бұрын

Great video Glen . Do I see a little Randy Quad in you ? Props to the owner.

@patpolzella6746 3 жыл бұрын

That XR would be my drive choice too, can you put my name on the drive list. 🤠🙏

@PUNCHARD800ftlb 3 жыл бұрын

after my jaw dropped and the drool spilled it was faaaarrk

@brett5847 3 жыл бұрын

simply magic

@matthewleening5856 3 жыл бұрын

Now thats tough

@topcityautomechanic4336 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Car :-)

@gojoe2833 3 жыл бұрын

The gold Falcon XR GT is gorgeous... But haven't I seen those wheels on our Stateside 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone?

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you're correct, I'm pretty certain they're the same cap!

@TassyDeval 3 жыл бұрын

Soundslike all the GTs are down here lol

@jjjjjj9284 3 жыл бұрын

You want to hear some music , Listen to this, Now thats the Shit lol ...love it

@navaho5430 3 ай бұрын

Stuff even from a GM guy this is cool cheers.

@jimclarke1108 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, just subscribed ))

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Jim Clarke , thanks, we really appreciate it!

@MisterMikeTexas 11 ай бұрын

Were the 390 and 427 FE big blocks ever factory installed in Australian Fords?

@KG84C Ай бұрын

No, locally made inline 6s ranging from 144 to 250 cid, imported Windsor's 289, 302, 351. Cleveland imported till early 70s, then produced locally at Ford Australia engine plant in Geelong, Victoria. Last one made about 1983. We also had a 302 version of the Cleveland as a sort of "econo" V8. All small port heads but mid 75 both 351C and 302C got factory 4 barrel Thermoquad, and the dreaded EGR. Google "Bill Bourke 428 Falcon", it appears the Ford Aust managing director had a one off big block made, sadly auto box. FE, forgotten engine.

@rodwilliams4170 2 жыл бұрын

Love the cars. Mr Personality needs a bit of a tune up😎

@Travelingman-1980 3 жыл бұрын

So they go good in a straight line.

@vinnie4610 Жыл бұрын

Glenn, what an awesome video, What model is the induction manifold on this thing?

@rob3518 3 жыл бұрын

Dang son you invested good

@gustavbabic5004 3 жыл бұрын

Did the Windsors in Australia come from Canada, or did they forge their own blocks down in Australia?

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

To my knowledge they were all imported here. We did cast our own Clevelands though. We phased the Windsor out by about 71 and then went with the Cleveland from there on through to 83/84. Then in the early 90s we brought the Windsor back in the 5.0 spec, then the Modular in 5.4 lt, and now the Coyote. :-)

@jobe0505 Жыл бұрын

Your a character

@fredderf551 3 жыл бұрын

The unrestored GT that has the wrong mirrors and only on of them. The aerial has a around bottom, its meant to be square . I Think Ford only made 500 gtho'.s, there's two or three thousand of them stashed here it Tassie . I'd own all these cars in a heart beat just thought i'd put my 10cents in

@travismason9321 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome machine but why so many four doors in Australia?

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

We weren’t blessed with as many 2 doors here in Aus. A decision from Detroit, although we did still receive some from Chrysler, Ford and GM Holden throughout the years. You’ll see them on our other video’s.

@mael-strom9707 3 жыл бұрын

@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines Glenn, don't forget Ford blessed Aussies with the XM and XP Falcon 2 door coupes, same floor plan, and running gear as the early North American Mustangs. A Windsor V8 conversion was easy and hassle-free.

@travismason9321 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the info I wish you had kinda crazy some of the decisions made back in the day? I've had a couple right hand drives over & it always got some crazy looks, want to do an old Ford truck in right hand someday.

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

@@mael-strom9707 , absolutely! I love them and owned an XP coupe when I was 12, but sadly we never got to finish it along with a planned 302W conversion as I ran out of budget and had to sell. I was more referring to the factory delivered V8 muscle cars though. No disrespect of course. Such a shame we never received the V8 Variant of those compact little early Falcons. I'm a big fan.

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

@@travismason9321 , did you see the 56 F Series truck resto video feature here on our channel?

@kerrykelaher2607 5 ай бұрын

" hp sauce is delicious 😋 😍 👌 !"

@brianhoffman4861 Жыл бұрын

Okay.... what happened to the chauffer..... Ditched the car and ran taking it to the abos in the out back..... mate.... put this one under the flame tree.... it's a special one..... straight out of the factory.... like uluruh.... don't climb all over it..... look after it.... paint fades.... but still.... it's one owner... Cheers my abo mates..... from the boys in new Zealand....

@RoostR34 3 жыл бұрын

Why are you double clutching? Does it have a truck gearbox???

@lachlanstill Жыл бұрын

why are you so pedantic about the way he drives? I double clutch because i like it.. generally that's enough of a reason

@RoostR34 Жыл бұрын

@@lachlanstill Fair enough. I open and close the door twice every time I get in and out of the car myself. Must be an OCD thing 😉

@DukeOfTwist 3 жыл бұрын

:-( had a dead stock, single exhaust, factory mud flaps XR GT owned more than 30 cars since but the XR GT is the only one I still know the B/W vic rego....JTM ### in respect of who ever owns it now?

@rogerhector8323 3 жыл бұрын

whats the throttle bleep for with the gear change

@306champion 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn, its not an XR GT! Its an XR GT body on a supercar, sorry mate.

@billmoran3219 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t they have coupes in NSW? The two door no post Falcons I have and had owned in the states are more appealing. I know Ford made different models outside of the states and the Falcons of down under are different but the four doors just don’t do it for me. Thanks for sharing, to each his own Oi .

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

We have many 2 Door coupes here in Aus, particularly the XA through XC variants . Like the Mad Max car. There’s a cool video on our channel featuring a Calypso Green variant. 👍

@kennethjones6650 2 жыл бұрын

Dads mate had a xy falcon think a gs rough as but the thing was a 302 and was really quick out ran some cleve’os turns out it was a 302 boss

@jamesmatheson5115 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have thought Dick Johnson's car had a 650HP motor, more like 450 HP.

@GlennEverittMasterofMachines 3 жыл бұрын

More like high 500's in the EL era, this ones been stroked to 347 cubes, hence making more power.

@nkelly.9 3 жыл бұрын

Don't blip the throttle on the upshift. If you understood what was mechanically going on you wouldn't do it.

@Starlight_GT 3 жыл бұрын

I'm interested in what blipping the throttle between shifting is doing

@johnniethepom2905 3 жыл бұрын

@@Starlight_GT its blipped on the down change to help match the lower gear revolutions to the road speed of the tyres . It puts enormous strain on the drive train components if not executed precisely. On the contrary the up change need the engine revs reduced to allow a smooth gear change again avoid excessive wear on clutch , gearbox , prop shaft and differential . The first component to fail with repeated up revs on an up gear change would almost certainly be the clutch . Mind you 650 hp is going to tear most drive trains apart if not driven with a mechanical sympathy. Look around KZfaq and I'm pretty sure you won't find any Ferrari, Jaguar or Similar driven like that .

@Gansalf64 2 жыл бұрын

Missing front spoiler

@davidj.7227 3 жыл бұрын

Chevy could have sold a lot of 4 door Gen 1 Camaros in Australia.

@chisel83 3 жыл бұрын

They did, they were Holden commodores, The Zeta platform was developed in Australia

@davidj.7227 3 жыл бұрын

@@chisel83 Calling a 1978 Commodore a 4 door Gen 1 Camaro is stretching it a whole lot. It's more of a smaller 4 door Nova equivelent considering the largest motor is the 305 V8. The Kingwood looks very similar to the 1975-79 Nova from the doors forward. Was the barely able to breathe 5.0 litre the largest motor option ever installed in the Holden's?

@chisel83 3 жыл бұрын

David J. Fair point. We had the 327 Monaro coupes anyway and the Dodge Dart/valiant coupe ckd from the firewall back at the time along with imported and dealer rhd converted camaros and stangs

@davidj.7227 3 жыл бұрын

@@chisel83 We Americans were severly spoiled when it came to our choices of muscle coupes to build back in the 80s when I was a teen. I had a pair of big block Chevelles by the time I turned 20, one street 1968, one dragstrip car 1971. Whatever the car was Mad Max drove in the first movie is a very slick looking coupe. Almost a scaled down early 70s Ford Torino. Was/is it against the law to drive a non converted American car in Australia?

@chisel83 3 жыл бұрын

David J. Yeah, vastly different markets. USA population has always been 10 x that of Australia plus we can drive for days without crossing a major city. Aussies have an affinity for rwd four door sedans. Nothing wrong with high performance rwd sedans.

@RK-ml2ns 3 жыл бұрын

This "Tool Shed", needs a full time caretaker. When do i start???

@Notsofatamerican Жыл бұрын

So, that’s a Fairmont GT ?

@mikenolan3060 3 жыл бұрын

Tell that fella id swap my left kidney for his XR, good deal its only 34 years old with about 50,000 beers on the clock.

@05gtdriver 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't the 1967 XR Falcon the final year using the totally American Falcon Sheetmetal?

@noelgibson5956 3 жыл бұрын

@MDS Ummm.....no actually. The 1971 XY was the last using US sheet metal. Falcon was all Australian from the 1972 XA, on.

@05gtdriver 3 жыл бұрын

@MDS I was asking about the 1967 XR Falcon having the exact same sheet metal as the American sold Falcon, the XA might have been American influenced/designed, but was never sold in the United States.

@chisel83 3 жыл бұрын

The quarter panels were different in that the style lines faded midway on the USA falcons and the Aussie falcons the style line extended to the taillight

@chisel83 3 жыл бұрын

@@05gtdriver It didn't have the exact same sheet metal. Front fenders and rear quarters were distinctly Australian.