Last car to roll off the production line at Broady

fgpsi · 30-08-2016, 04:43 PM

Will it be a regular Falcon or are they planning something big ?

hackney · 30-08-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

Will it be a regular Falcon or are they planning something big ?

Believe it will be Falcon & Territory as the last two(what I read a couple of weeks ago.) They will then be retained by Ford as part of their "Heritage Collection".Cheers

**GO FURTHER** · 30-08-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hackney

Believe it will be Falcon & Territory as the last two(what I read a couple of weeks ago.) They will then be retained by Ford as part of their "Heritage Collection".Cheers

That would be correct.... The final Ford Falcon Ute (a white XR6) that rolled off the Broadmeadows production not long ago was retained by Ford Australia.

fgpsi · 30-08-2016, 06:20 PM

ffs where is this HO

Mr Brooksy · 30-08-2016, 06:35 PM

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ffs where is this HO

When the last XY GTHO rolled off the line...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've not heard Ford say they WOULD build a HO before shut down... Ever.

**Raptor** · 30-08-2016, 07:28 PM

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ffs where is this HO

Back in the 1970's where it belongs and was rightly revered.

These days an FG XT with the base Barra would probably cut a quicker lap at any track in the country.

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Nikked · 30-08-2016, 09:58 PM

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ffs where is this HO

T3 TE50
GT R-Spec
GT-F 351...

stoodoo · 30-08-2016, 10:26 PM

I think it'd be nice if it were just a bog standard Falcon! Lets face it, when the falcon started life in AU, it wasn't anything particularly amazing. It had its issues. Ford Aust kept improving it. The last falcon is only ever going to be a museum piece, I reckon have an example that ends....where it all started, a bog standard falcon........nothing special, but something that will remain in our hearts forever. Will be a very sad day for this country.

On a side note, does anyone know if there is going to be a "commemorative" drive on October 7??? I for one would be keen to be involved.

**Revolver** · 30-08-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

Will it be a regular Falcon or are they planning something big ?

I'd say something bog stock.

CoupeKing · 30-08-2016, 11:17 PM

A Taxi (or pizza delivery car) that's undocumented, so you don't have some dip&^%$ on Ebay trying to sell it as 'The last'

hackney · 31-08-2016, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stoodoo

I think it'd be nice if it were just a bog standard Falcon! Lets face it, when the falcon started life in AU, it wasn't anything particularly amazing. It had its issues. Ford Aust kept improving it. The last falcon is only ever going to be a museum piece, I reckon have an example that ends....where it all started, a bog standard falcon........nothing special, but something that will remain in our hearts forever. Will be a very sad day for this country.

On a side note, does anyone know if there is going to be a "commemorative" drive on October 7??? I for one would be keen to be involved.

What I am hearing & reading is that Ford want to do it "in House" out of respect for it's employees.(& that is the way it should be,keep all the "Bogan's" away.)

Dr Terry · 31-08-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stoodoo

I think it'd be nice if it were just a bog standard Falcon! Lets face it, when the falcon started life in AU, it wasn't anything particularly amazing. It had its issues. Ford Aust kept improving it. The last falcon is only ever going to be a museum piece, I reckon have an example that ends....where it all started, a bog standard falcon........nothing special, but something that will remain in our hearts forever.

I believe that the first Falcon was actually a Deluxe, not a standard model, which would've been the top shelf offering at the time. There were no Futuras, Fairmonts or XR8s in XK days.

For the final FG/X, probably something mid-range such as a G6E non-turbo would be more appropriate.

Dr Terry

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 31-08-2016, 09:14 AM

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On a side note, does anyone know if there is going to be a "commemorative" drive on October 7??? I for one would be keen to be involved.

Refer discussion here

hackney · 31-08-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Terry

I believe that the first Falcon was actually a Deluxe, not a standard model, which would've been the top shelf offering at the time. There were no Futuras, Fairmonts or XR8s in XK days.

For the final FG/X, probably something mid-range such as a G6E non-turbo would be more appropriate.

Dr Terry

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buggo · 31-08-2016, 01:40 PM

Have Ford built #500 XR8 Sprint yet? That could be saved for last.

Just realised too that the last day is only 5 weeks and 2 days away, can't believe it's just about over.

Oldbugger · 31-08-2016, 01:59 PM

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Have Ford built #500 XR8 Sprint yet? That could be saved for last.

Just realised too that the last day is only 5 weeks and 2 days away, can't believe it's just about over.

There is nothing special about 500 as there are 750 XR8 sprint. I would have liked the final falcon to have been an XR6 Sprint as it represents the pinnacle in local design in both body and engine.

roddy1960 · 31-08-2016, 02:14 PM

G'day all ..Totally agree with the general consensus that the last one should be a fairly standard one..That's the right thing to do..SO..If Ford retains it , the actual last SOLD Falcon and Territory will be the ones immediately before tha actual last one/s..Imagine getting your hands on that..they ought to auction it or something..Cheers Rod

buggo · 31-08-2016, 02:47 PM

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There is nothing special about 500 as there are 750 XR8 sprint. I would have liked the final falcon to have been an XR6 Sprint as it represents the pinnacle in local design in both body and engine.

I thought it was 750 all up? 500 8's & 250 6's. I'd prefer the 6 too.

Oldbugger · 31-08-2016, 05:50 PM

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I thought it was 750 all up? 500 8's & 250 6's. I'd prefer the 6 too.

No 750 V8's 500 I6

buggo · 31-08-2016, 06:11 PM

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No 750 V8's 500 I6

Ah righto. I change my first post to having XR8 Sprint #750 last off the line then.

peterr · 31-08-2016, 06:20 PM

After reading Baxrsix we went to the shops and a white fg ute with rego of LAST 1 !! turned in front of me .

Oldbugger · 31-08-2016, 06:29 PM

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Ah righto. I change my first post to having XR8 Sprint #750 last off the line then.

You may get your chance to buy it. Ford auctioned off 1/750 and was bought for $92,500. Number 750 is being held by the company and who knows they may auction it off for charity.

Oldbugger · 31-08-2016, 06:30 PM

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After reading Baxrsix we went to the shops and a white fg ute with rego of LAST 1 !! turned in front of me .

It would be one of the last ones it isn't the last one. Ford still have it.

**GO FURTHER** · 31-08-2016, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by peterr

After reading Baxrsix we went to the shops and a white fg ute with rego of LAST 1 !! turned in front of me .

Maybe the owner is trying to state it was the last white XR ute available for sale

hackney · 31-08-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by peterr

After reading Baxrsix we went to the shops and a white fg ute with rego of LAST 1 !! turned in front of me .

A.C.T? By any chance?(If so,that ute is quite often parked up in one of schools in the Red Hill suburb of Canberra) FGX ute.Cheers

ebzery · 31-08-2016, 09:30 PM

all falcons club (facebook page ) is planning cruise for end of production should be members cruiseing down from qld to see the last day

GTLEGEND · 31-08-2016, 11:43 PM

My prediction is that the last car off the production line will be a NA XR6 Falcon....

fgpsi · 01-09-2016, 02:10 PM

What a joke. Go out with a bang, a one off FGX GT-HO would do. Put it in the bloody museum if you have to

Give us some ammo so we can build replicas. I doubt Holden will go out like this

**DFB FGXR6** · 01-09-2016, 06:53 PM

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My prediction is that the last car off the production line will be a NA XR6 Falcon....

Me too, in Winter White to match the last ute. I will also place a bet on the last Territory being Winter White also for a matching set.

GTLEGEND · 01-09-2016, 07:27 PM

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Me too, in Winter White to match the last ute. I will also place a bet on the last Territory being Winter White also for a matching set.

My prediction for colour would be Kinetic Blue for the XR6. Most probably Black for the Territory?