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Over on the grassroots motorsports site (www.grmotorsports.com) there is a discussion going on about the Ford's from down under. Why in god's name can't we have these. The FPV cars and utes would eat damn near everything on the road alive. The GTO has done reasonably well, bring the Falcon over here. Wasn't around then but I'm pretty sure the Falcon had a following in the 60's, why can't they bring it over here as a "heritage" vehicle.
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Re: Fpv
Originally Posted by possumslayer
Over on the grassroots motorsports site (www.grmotorsports.com) there is a discussion going on about the Ford's from down under. Why in god's name can't we have these. The FPV cars and utes would eat damn near everything on the road alive. The GTO has done reasonably well, bring the Falcon over here. Wasn't around then but I'm pretty sure the Falcon had a following in the 60's, why can't they bring it over here as a "heritage" vehicle.
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I checked out Ford's Australian line-up via their website. www.fpv.com.au You're right, there are some Fords in there that look pretty nice. Maybe Ford's new "bold" strategy is to bring some of those to America. 'course I think that would be wishfull thinking.
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/...rom-australia/
probably old news around here, but I thought it was interesting that Ford may look "down under" for a little help too.
I guess they are looking at bringing the Falcon or similar vehicle here.
Like GM, Ford’s future RWD vehicles may come from Australia
Ford today announced that its development team in Australia is working on new Falcon and Territory models that will form the basis for several potential large rear-wheel drive vehicles. “While we have no concrete export plans to announce at this time, our new strategic direction as a company will involve us actively targeting additional opportunities for our outstanding domestically manufactured vehicles,” a Ford official said. Ford is rumored to be working on a new line of rear-wheel-drive vehicles, including a retro-styled sedan to compete with GM’s planned RWD Impala. Recently, it was reported that GM’s Australian subsidiary, Holden, would be developing that platform for the next-generation Camaro, GTO, Impala, Monte Carlo, and others.
Ford today announced that its development team in Australia is working on new Falcon and Territory models that will form the basis for several potential large rear-wheel drive vehicles. “While we have no concrete export plans to announce at this time, our new strategic direction as a company will involve us actively targeting additional opportunities for our outstanding domestically manufactured vehicles,” a Ford official said. Ford is rumored to be working on a new line of rear-wheel-drive vehicles, including a retro-styled sedan to compete with GM’s planned RWD Impala. Recently, it was reported that GM’s Australian subsidiary, Holden, would be developing that platform for the next-generation Camaro, GTO, Impala, Monte Carlo, and others.
I guess they are looking at bringing the Falcon or similar vehicle here.
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Re: Fpv
Originally Posted by montytrmpt
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/...rom-australia/
probably old news around here, but I thought it was interesting that Ford may look "down under" for a little help too.
I guess they are looking at bringing the Falcon or similar vehicle here.
probably old news around here, but I thought it was interesting that Ford may look "down under" for a little help too.
I guess they are looking at bringing the Falcon or similar vehicle here.
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Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
This idea has been around since before the BA series came out but Ford didn't capitolize on it. Perhaps, though I doubt it, Ford will design LHD versions of this chassis.
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2 problems with bringing Aussie Fords over here.
1. Falcons are engineered from the start to be right hand drive.
2. Ford of Australia actually has a much smaller manufacturing capacity than Holden.
Holden is very much involved in export, haven taken over General Motors large RWD sedan sales in the world, especially the middle east. Ford still uses US made Crown Vics and Town Cars in those areas, while Aussie Fords are limited to Australia and New Zealand.
Like mentioned, when the BA Falcon was under development, Ford had an opportunity to create a chassis that could be "Federalized" as easily as Holden's "V", but Ford only reluctantly funded the BA only after their attempt to force the Taurus as a Falcon replacement went flamed in the marketplace.
There is a new Falcon in the works that's due the year after next. There is no chance whatsoever that this car will be exported to the US. However, there is a decent chance that a version of this sedan will be made here.
Ford will be making yet another 500/Montego based FWD/AWD car, though I'm not sure where it will be placed. But word is that at least 1 RWD sedan will make it to market. My wild guess (and it's purely a guess) is that Mercury will get the bigger FWD/AWD sedan while Ford gets a RWD sedan for use as a Police, Taxi, and sports sedan.
1. Falcons are engineered from the start to be right hand drive.
2. Ford of Australia actually has a much smaller manufacturing capacity than Holden.
Holden is very much involved in export, haven taken over General Motors large RWD sedan sales in the world, especially the middle east. Ford still uses US made Crown Vics and Town Cars in those areas, while Aussie Fords are limited to Australia and New Zealand.
Like mentioned, when the BA Falcon was under development, Ford had an opportunity to create a chassis that could be "Federalized" as easily as Holden's "V", but Ford only reluctantly funded the BA only after their attempt to force the Taurus as a Falcon replacement went flamed in the marketplace.
There is a new Falcon in the works that's due the year after next. There is no chance whatsoever that this car will be exported to the US. However, there is a decent chance that a version of this sedan will be made here.
Ford will be making yet another 500/Montego based FWD/AWD car, though I'm not sure where it will be placed. But word is that at least 1 RWD sedan will make it to market. My wild guess (and it's purely a guess) is that Mercury will get the bigger FWD/AWD sedan while Ford gets a RWD sedan for use as a Police, Taxi, and sports sedan.
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