A collection of classic cars seen in use on Street View.

The intention is eventually list all pre 1975 cars seen on Street View, not just exotica.
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Ford Australia XM Falcon 1964

Ford  Australia XM Falcon 1964

Coordinates -37.7290519,145.0449253

Picture dated September 2014


During a visit to Ford headquarters in Detroit in 1958, Ford Australia's management were shown the new Falcon which was being prepared for its US launch. A new factory was built at Broadmeadows in Melbourne for local production of the North American Ford Falcon.

The first Falcon sold in Australia was the XK series, introduced in September 1960. It was initially offered only as a four-door sedan, in both Falcon and Falcon Deluxe trim levels. The XK was essentially a right-hand drive version of the North American model, although local country dealers often included modifications such as heavy-duty rear suspension (five leaves). The car was powered by either a 144in³ or 170in³ Falcon inline 6, and buyers had the choice of 3-speed manual or 2-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic.

Ford Australia introduced some local design changes to the XL in early 1962, such as a heavier suspension system with components from the Fairlane. The appearance was changed with a new roofline, and a new the top-of-the-range Falcon Futura sedan and Falcon Squire station wagon, the latter featuring simulated woodgrain exterior side and tailgate paneling. Engine and transmission choices were unchanged.

The XM, released in 1964, was the first Falcon with an Australian-designed body; the rear tai llights were raised for Australian conditions and the front end received a full-wrap chrome grill and surrounds. A coupé, in a two-door hardtop body style, was offered for the first time in both Falcon Deluxe and Falcon Futura trim levels. The 144in³ and 170in³ were retained, and a 200in³ Falcon inline 6 introduced.

The XP, released in 1965 had a torque box steel subframe which added structural rigidity to the car. A three-speed automatic progressively replaced the two-speed and front disc brakes were introduced as an option.The Fairmont made its debut midway through the model run as the flagship of the Falcon range, offered in both sedan and station wagon body styles which replaced the Futura sedan and Squire wagon.

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