Big night at Joe’s Diner
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The XC Ford Falcon Cobra GS Hardtop was launched in August 1978. Each of the XC Cobras were given there own serial number and a build number plaque from 1 to 400 which was placed on the dashboard. From number 2 to 31 were know as 'Option 97' {also known as Bathurst Cobras}, which were fitted with optional parts for homologation to compete in the Australian Touring Car Championship. Including the 5.8 Litre 351 V8, a larger radiator with twin thermo fans, transmission oil cooler, front suspension tower braces, reworked wheel housings and racing seats. They were identified by a large rear-opening bonnet scoop. The remaining 370 standard Cobras, 170 were equipped with the 351 (5.8-litre 162kW/429Nm) and the next 200 with the 302 (4.9-litre 151kW/364Nm). All featured “nostril” bonnet scoops and spoilers, Globe Bathurst 15x7 alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and a limited slip diff.Price when new for a 1978 XC Cobra GS 5.8 Litre 351ci V8 four speed manual Hardtop: $10.100.00Released: August 1978Total produced: 400
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The XA Ford Falcon "Superbird" Hardtop concept car debuted at the 1973 Melbourne International Motor Show.
The "Superbird" concept was an attention grabber and featured metallic Silver paint with a bright orange 'bird' outline graphic that ran down both sides, stretching from the rear bumper to the front wheel arches. The interior was trimmed in a similarly bright mix of red and pale grey upholstery.
The rest of the specification was pretty much standard XA GT hardtop, although the bonnet wasn't painted in the usual contrast colour. Polished 'kidney-bean' mags and Goodyear Polyglas tyres completed the package.
It created so much attention that Ford decided to produce a limited run of 700. Unfortunately, these were watered-down versions of the showcar with a reduced size for the Superbird graphic, and a milder 4.9 Litre 302ci V8 engine in the package instead of the GT’s 5.8 Litre 351ci V8.
They were available in three different colour combinations; Lime Glaze / Jewel Green, Polar White / Cosmic Blue and Yellow Fire / Walnut Glow.
