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Ford Falcon GT XA

Overview

The Ford Falcon GT XA (1969–1972) was the first Australian Falcon GT, featuring a 5.0L V8, RWD, and strong motorsport presence, starting the Falcon GT legacy.

Distinctions

What sets this car apart, from being selected for the Octane Files to becoming a legend.

In the files

Selected for its history, engineering, or cultural weight.

The scorecard

Rated 1 to 10 on the traits that matter for owning, driving, and holding on to a car like this.

Desirability

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Rarity

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Driving Thrill

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Investment Trajectory

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Usability

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Ease of Restoration

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Cultural Impact

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Electronic dependence

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Market Data

Demand tier, price trend, and typical values by condition, based on recent sales data.

Desirability Tier

Blue-chipHighSolidEntry

Strong, sustained collector demand. Good examples never wait long for a buyer.

Value Trajectory

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Price by condition

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Concours

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Buyer's guide

What anyone seriously considering this car should know first.

Why it's worth it

The cancelled Phase IV is one of the rarest and most storied cars in Australian motoring.

Callout

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What to watch for

Any 'Phase IV' claim needs ironclad provenance - almost all are recreations.

The Story

Driving Character

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Design

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Motorsport Pedigree

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In Culture

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Where it comes from

Related cars from the same manufacturer family, like platform siblings or shared-era relatives.

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Rivals

Cars from other manufacturers that competed for the same buyers when new.

Rivals: Monaro, Charger. If you like it: XY Falcon GT, Monaro.

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Owning One

Why collectors want it

The first fully Australian-designed Falcon; the GT and the aborted XA GT-HO Phase IV (killed by the 'supercar scare') make surviving examples among the rarest Aussie muscle.

Which one to look for

GT sedan, GT hardtop, the near-mythical XA GT-HO Phase IV (only a handful built before cancellation).

What owning one is like

Rust, cloning, and Phase IV authenticity (almost all are recreations).

Upkeep & Parts

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All cars

Country of Origin

USA

Class

Muscle

Production Years

1972–1973

Units Built

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Marque

Ford Motor Company

Model

Falcon GT

Nickname

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Body

Coupe, Sedan

Layout

Front-engine, RWD

Engine

351 Cleveland V8.

Transmission

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Designer

Ford Australia