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7589689AA 7592570AA A/H John Hare (027) 442 7856 • Allan Paterson (027) 442 7853 • Stu Tervit (027) 482 7856 IT’S ALL PART Aussie Falcon turns the big Five-O ord celebrates the 50th birthday of the Falcon with commemora- OF THE SERVICE F tive models featuring unique exterior design elements, exclusive interior finishes and additional stand- FOR ALL YOUR VEHICLES ard equipment. The first XK model Falcon rolled REQUIREMENTS off the production line at Ford’s • WOF Broadmeadows assembly plant in Melbourne on June 28, 1960. • TUNE UPS The plant was part of Ford’s plans to build an Australian car to compete • EXHAUSTS with Holden rather than assembling vehicles such as the Consul, Zephyr • CNG-LPG and some United States models. The XK Falcon was an Australian • ELECTRICAL version of the North American Falcon • BRAKES and went on sale on September 14, 1960. It had a 2359cc in-line six- • SUSPENSION cylinder engine that can trace its basic architecture right through to • OIL SERVICES the current 4.0-litre DOHC 24-valve units. • CLUTCHES The pushrod two valves for each cylinder unit developed 67kW and 187Nm of torque and had either a three-speed manual gearbox or something bezels and rear bumper insert, and colour for the XR 50th Anniversary Holden couldn’t offer at Medium Stealth accents on the alloy models. the time — an automatic wheels, along with high series side Sunburst is an intense and satur- with all of two speeds. mirrors with integrated indicators ated effervescent burnt orange with The first generation and G6-spec tail lamps. metallic orange/gold highlights — it Falcon progressed through XL, XM as long Fairlane and LTD Bespoke anniversary features for will be also be available on the and XP versions till the new shape XR luxury derivatives. the exterior include XR50 badging, regular Falcon XR6 and XR6 Turbo 7359540AA Falcon appeared in 1966. The first V8 The range is now restricted to XR50 body stripes and a 50th Anni- models. All engine reconditioning model powered by the 4.7-litre sedans and utes. versary fender feature, while on the See 50 years of Falcons on our roads (289ci) Mustang engine appeared in All six models in the 50th Anni- inside there is an embroidered XR50 over the page. 1967. versary range present a compelling logo on the seats, XR50 carpet mats Cooling System The XR, XT, XW and XY models value proposition for customers and door scuff plates, and 50th Recycling and Servicing that ran till 1972 are the foundation of eager to be a part of Falcon’s 50th Anniversary instrument cluster the Falcon’s muscle car reputation birthday celebrations. graphics. built on the back of Bathurst suc- ‘‘With a host of additional equip- Other highlights include special Auto Tranmission cesses. ment at no extra cost and some very interior trim on the centre console, Today’s FG model — launched in sharp drive away price points, we Interior Command Centre (ICC), Recycling and Servicing 2008 — is considered the seventh expect these unique vehicles will instrument panel and front door generation although it’s in reality a prove extremely popular with both spears, along with standard dual zone major revamp of the previous AU, BA new and existing customers,’’ said climate control and high series sports COVER IMAGE and BF cars that were the 1998 to Ford New Zealand Marketing Mana- leather steering wheel. FAIRVIEW MOTORS oldest 2008 sixth generation. ger, Chris Masterson. A new exterior paint colour will be and youngest staff members Over the half century the Falcon The Falcon XR 50th Anniversary introduced in conjunction with the Bob Rae and Mike Collins cut 451/2 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu. has been built in sedan, station sedan models will feature unique release of the Falcon 50th Annivers- the birthday cake as the staff Ph 871 5800 or 0274 901 492 wagon, coupe, utility and Dark Stealth colour accents on the ary range — called Sunburst, the new celebrate 50 years of Ford panel body configurations as well upper and lower grilles, fog lamp XR hero paint will be the launch Falcon. YAMAHA BIKE SERVICING Had an Accident • FARM • TRAIL • ROAD Need a Tow Truck We at Norwoods have been servicing YAMAHA bikes for the last 20 years, Need a Courtesy Car utilising genuine Yamaha parts. Windscreen LOU BROWN OUR TRAINED Chipped or Broken YAMAHA TECHNICIAN will go the extra mile to ensure your • State of the Art Autorobot Chassis Alignment System satisfaction. • Your local Smith & Smith Autoglass service centre • Repair small chips and cracks in your car windscreen A RECOMMENDED REPAIRER FOR • Vero • AA • SIS • AMP • Axiom • Lumley Insurance • Tower Insurance • Farmers Mutual Group • AMI Insurance • NZI Insurance • State insurance

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The original XK Falcon 1969 XWGT owned by Mark Irwin. In 1966 the XR signalled the first 1974 XB Fairmont V8 owned by Pauline Hodgson. Not to be outdone by was built in 1960 and evolved through the XL, XM to the 1965 XP. body change, with variations through the XT, XW and XY range built her nephew Mark Irwin, Pauline also drives a V8 Ford from the XA, XB, XC 2007 Ford FalconEngines were 170ci to 200ci straight sixes with automatic and manual until 1971 — early 1972. Straight sixes up to 250ci, and the 289ci, 302ci range from 1972 — 1979. Engine and transmission choices altered little, 2008 options. Andrew bought his XP in 2003 and is only the third owner, and 351ci V8’s were options. Mark is the 14th owner of his sought after although the body shape had changed dramatically. Pauline’s Fairmont is although it now runs a 302ci V8 and FMX transmission and 8’’ diff. A 351GT, although he bought it when he was 21 so has owned it a few basically a one-owner as her late husband Les bought it for his Mangahoe BF2 XR6s 347ci stroker V8 is on the way. years. He, and his kids, love cruising in the iconic Aussie muscle car. Sawmilling business — and she has no intention of parting with it. FG XR6s

TC220710DB04D TC220710DB04E TC220710DB04F 1986 XF Falcon S Pack owned by Kevin and Marie Copping. The XF is 1994 ED Fairmont owned by Frank Hallett. The ‘E’ range cars (EA, EB, TWO Fords are better than one according to Lex Soepnel and his kids. the last shape of the XD, XE and XF range built from 1979 until 1988. ED, EF, EL) were built from 1988 until 1998. Fuel injection was the big The 1998 EL Falcon XR6 (left) was bought new and is the last of the E’s, Alloy heads appeared on the straight sixes, but the V8’s were dropped improvement, and fans were rapt that the V8 was reintroduced on the and the first XR6 which features engine, handling and • Multi air bags mid-range. An original factory S (sports) Pack, the XF started life in EB. Frank bought his Fairmont from Craik Motors with just the 118 performance options. The 1982 XD Falcon is a numbers matching S Australia, was brought to New Zealand, and purchased by the delivery kilometres on the clock and says it has been a great car and Pack with the 4.9 litre V8 — the last for nearly a decade — purchased in • 4 air bags Coppings in 1990. sees no reason to replace it. the mid 80s. Lex says both are great drives. • Full electrics • ABS brakes • Body kit • 6 speed sequential shift • Alloy wheels • Full electrics • Climate air con • Body kit • Traction control • Alloy wheels • Low kms • Keyless entry • 6 speed sequential shift • Traction control

NOT A MISPRINT TC220710DB04G TC220710DB04H TC220710DB04I NOT A MISPRINT 2000 AU II Falcon owned by Ian and Sharlene Campbell. The ‘’ 2005 Falcon BAII XR8 owned by Barryvey. Ca The ‘B’ range (BA and BF) 2008 Falcon FG XR6 owned by Raewyn Kay. The latest Falcon in the designed AU, AU II and AU III range was built from 1998 until 2002 with thewere built from 2002 until 2008 and featured huge advancements in range, which started production in 2008 and comes with the 4 litre 4 litre straight six, or choice of 5 litre or stroked 5.6 litre V8. The latter, aengine technology, such as twin cams and improved emissions and fuel straight six engine, with a turbocharged option, or the 5.4 litre Boss V8 Tickford engineered creation, was the most powerful factory Windsor inefficiency, plus performance options suchas turbocharged XR6 models in the XR8 and five or six speed automatic transmissions. Raewyn has FROM $18,888 the world. Ian’s first Falcon was an XA, and the couple traded a standardand a range of V8 options. The XR8, bought new, is the latest and greatest been driving Falcons for the last 13 years and says they just keep FROM $31,777 Futura for their Tickford AU II, which they say is a great car to drive. of seven Falcons owned by Barry, working up from his first, an XA. getting better, and drive beautifully. OPEN SATURDAY 9am - 2.00pm OPEN SATURDAY 9am - 2.00pm

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