Fords best looking falcon - Page 4

FPV8U · 31-01-2011, 01:43 PM

My Top 5 in Random Order.

1 - XW GT-HO
2 - AUIII TS50
3 - BA XR8 With Optional 18" Wheels.
4 - XB GT Coupe
5 - BFII GT "Cobra" Edition

T3man · 31-01-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HULK_BA

I didnt get the shock of my life, but im stunned that this thread has brought all the t series owners from out of their caves, all who voted t series own one.

Simply not true you idjit!

AGAIN!

Nothing changes - you simply cannot read or comprehend. I noticed many voters who had T-Series among their list and yet don't own one. I also noticed most T-Series owners didn't actually place their car on top of their list. AND, some didn't even have T-Series in their list. So like you, you're argument is lame brained and ridiculous.

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Originally Posted by HULK_BA

t series owners still think they have the sharpest tool on the shed.

Maybe they know more than you.

GT0132 · 31-01-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mrghia

by looking at this no one has said the GT-HO P3 wasn't on my list but I wouldn't say no to a Tru Blue manual with wind back sunroof.

Probably because, despite it's heritage, performance, collectibility and price tag, nobody who has posted yet sees it as a stunning looking car compared to other offerings

BENT_8 · 31-01-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford_The_Win

I don't think the AU is quite as bad you make it out to be, Bud Bud. In 1998 it was weird looking and very hard on the eyes, compared to the VT which looked great. Hindsight is a wonderful thing though, and the AU today looks really fresh and sleek. I'd definitely pick an AU over the new Mondeo. The AU has aged brilliantly, whereas the VT has aged terribly. I was looking at a tidy, clean AU1 Forte last night with the optional 5-spoke alloys and they really aren't that ugly.

Totally agreed, although i couldnt see myself in a S1 forte.

As for my favourites...

XW GT
XB Coupe
AU2/3 XR's

Worst..BA i6 with unwanted noisy exhaust

Adamz Ghia · 31-01-2011, 01:57 PM

Top 5-
1. T3 in either Venom or Blueprint
2. AU3 P250
3. XB Coupe
4. Landau
5. BF XR6 Ute in Breeze with the Luxury Interior pack and sports bars......... I may own one.....

The entire EL range closely follows...

The AU is the most underrated design there is. With a few proportion changes they could have released it today.

ST · 31-01-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GT0132

Probably because, despite it's heritage, performance, collectibility and price tag, nobody who has posted yet sees it as a stunning looking car compared to other offerings

I'm actually quite surprised at that! You won't hear anyone say it isn't a good looking or tough car. But as you also said people do have their preferences and I'd take an XC Cobra over one for sure.

Bud Bud · 31-01-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford_The_Win

I don't think the AU is quite as bad you make it out to be, Bud Bud. In 1998 it was weird looking and very hard on the eyes, compared to the VT which looked great. Hindsight is a wonderful thing though, and the AU today looks really fresh and sleek. I'd definitely pick an AU over the new Mondeo. The AU has aged brilliantly, whereas the VT has aged terribly. I was looking at a tidy, clean AU1 Forte last night with the optional 5-spoke alloys and they really aren't that ugly.

Some of what you say is quite right but this thread is about the best looking Falcon and there is so many other better looking Falcon models than the AU imho. Looks are subjective and is just my opinion but you have to admit that it was the majority of Australia's opinion too as they voted with their wallets.

My son who is 17 loves the XW over the XY. He does not understand the fuss over the XY but he is not old enough to understand or did not live through this era to appreciate the difference. To him the tail lights on the XW make more sense than the ones on the XY. He made this observation when he was about 5. As I said, looks are subjective and are usually based only on opinion.

Bud Bud

XR Davo · 31-01-2011, 02:34 PM

The AU is the most underrated design there is. With a few proportion changes they could have released it today.[/QUOTE]

Totally agree. AU looks far more contemporary than the BA/BF range.

1.FG G6ET

2.EL Fairmont Ghia

3.AU XR

Bud Bud · 31-01-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GT0132

Probably because, despite it's heritage, performance, collectibility and price tag, nobody who has posted yet sees it as a stunning looking car compared to other offerings

Well said, this is also what I thought the point of this thread was about??? Not what is the fastest or what is the ugliest or what has the best dash or what has the best radio etc or which cars do the best donuts, just plain and simply which Falcon looks or looked the best possibly ever.

For me the XB as I mentioned earlier but I also liked the classic and elegant lines of the XR and XT for no particular reason as well.

Bud Bud

**CAT600** · 31-01-2011, 02:41 PM

External looks only.... i'm going post '76 because you cannot compare the older "X" series to newer cars.... totally different judging scale.

1) EB GT in Pearl Black
2) AU3 TS50 in Blueprint
3) AU2 TE50 (specifically TE with the stainless mesh grille) in Venom Red

Daniel

GT0132 · 31-01-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by XR Davo

The AU is the most underrated design there is. With a few proportion changes they could have released it today

as I said above, my choices were

1. XA to XC Coupes
2. BA/BF
3. XA to XC 4 door sedans

It was hard to nail it down to those 3 because there is so many good looking Falcons . The XP Coupe was another nice Falcon as were the XR to XY GT's (just not as nice as the 70's XA to C's)

The AU I think has come of age. I used to loath the AU back in 1998 when i was looking at updating my EB Fairmont. However I think they've aged well. I think if the AU had come out after B series, say in 2005 it would have been more accepted by the public. The AU XR and T series cars are just plain awesome. I've never warmed to the pre XP Falcons of the early 60's though (XK to XM) and don't think I ever will.

Smoke Pursuit · 31-01-2011, 02:48 PM

xr6turboford · 31-01-2011, 02:50 PM

For me Its the
1.XB Coupe
2.XYGT
3.BA
I must say except for the Forte all the Falcons look good to me, but I do have blue blood.

HULK EF · 31-01-2011, 02:54 PM

Why no..
1) XP coupe yet??
2) BA GT
3) XC Fairmont manual 5.8
4) FG G6E Turbo optional 19's Cashmere cream leather (flipping green/blue mystic paint)

mcnews · 31-01-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mcnews

Favourite Falcon two door is XP, favourite foor door from a styling point of view was XR/XT. .

Go back a couple of pages and you will find I gave it a vote.

350125GO · 31-01-2011, 03:05 PM

Top 3 imo.

1. XY Hoey
2. XB Coupe
3. FPV GT

BA/BF only just misses out.

302 XC · 31-01-2011, 03:09 PM

Isnt the thread about peoples personal opinion regarding their choice to the question

Is there any reason why others attack peoples opinions

Im sure those high on the soap box have made a bad choice or bad decision or even a bad comment in life

nstg8a · 31-01-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HULK_BA

Your right t3 man, i apologise, more people have responded to this thread than people who actually purchased an au t series when they were new.

i broke mine into two lists, as i dont really think you can compare such different cars

'modern'

BF force 8
EL xr6-8 with full tickford options.
Au T3/ P250

'classic'

XB Fairmont
XP Fairmont hardtop/coupe
xy ute

stev3n · 31-01-2011, 03:35 PM

XE ESP silver over black
XB GT coupe any colour scheme
XY ute

Paxton · 31-01-2011, 03:36 PM

EBII S-XR6.

Absolutely perfect.

**Falcon Coupe** · 31-01-2011, 03:45 PM

After some cleaning this thread should be back on track.

Can we stick with what we like and not question others preferences please.

**Polyal** · 31-01-2011, 04:15 PM

Ah this topic is like trying to pick who is the best race car driver ever..you just cant pick one as the method, regulations, technology and tools were different at the time.

In saying that, as far as clean good looking designs go the BA XR series are great.

Although the FG XR8 comes very very close aswell.

galaxy xr8 · 31-01-2011, 04:16 PM

Do I need to say anymore,

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galaxy xr8 · 31-01-2011, 04:18 PM

Ok maybe I do,

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Fireblade · 31-01-2011, 04:29 PM

I like the AU XR styling more so than the B series XR styling, Ford dropped the ball with this IMO and made it look blandish compared to the AU, especially series 2 and 3.

**Polyal** · 31-01-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by F6 FOON

I like the AU XR styling more so than the B series XR styling, Ford dropped the ball with this IMO and made it look blandish compared to the AU, especially series 2 and 3.

Us Ford freaks might think that but the popular opinion was that the BA saved FoA's backside.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but in general that was the case, the BA couldn't come soon enough, boring or not...and thats coming from an AU lover/owner.

Legit290 · 31-01-2011, 04:35 PM

Ba Mk2

max_torq · 31-01-2011, 04:41 PM

1) The XB
2) The EF - really clean shape, well balanced, neat.
3) The AU Wagon. (The AU sedan as well, but I like the wagon shape best)

The AU still grabs the eye, I don't think it has come into fashion yet.

**Polyal** · 31-01-2011, 04:41 PM

Ok since pics are going up...

Just a clean menacing design, and a good evolution from this..

Sorry about the size!

Fireblade · 31-01-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Us Ford freaks might think that but the popular opinion was that the BA saved FoA's backside.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but in general that was the case, the BA couldn't come soon enough, boring or not...and thats coming from an AU lover/owner.

I agree whole heartedly Polyal, my opinion is the XR series should have stayed with the Tickford/FPV handover. The BA did save Fords butt, a lot wasn't just the styling of the car but the other engineering that came with the model change. I was more commenting on the style of the kits and how much more they stood out on the AU, this coming from an ex AU XR8 and a current BAII XR6 owner.