Iconic Aussie Ford D.N.A.

wulos · 13-02-2010, 05:38 PM

As part of an upcoming little project that I have in mind, I would be quite interested in hearing members thoughts on what they believe to be the most important design elements ever seen in Australian Fords?
The stuff I'm interested in are those 'visual clues' that instantly identify that the vehicle is a firstly a Ford, and then more specifically what model it actually is.
The Iconic bits that I'm wanting to hear about are things like the 'shaker'. A glimpse of one of these instantly reminds anyone that looks at it, of the XY GT Falcon.
More recently would be the front grille of the EL GT. The designers 'demanded' that the ELGT would have in their words the 200m look (able to tell what it was from a single glance from 200m away)
These iconic elements aren't restricted to just the Falcon either. Things like the cortina 'power bulge' or the chrome cones present on the front of single / twin spinner ford Customline utes.
What iconic design elements stick in your mind???? Feel free to include images as well..

**SSD-85** · 13-02-2010, 05:44 PM

Are we talking just Australian specific Fords here wulos? Or do we include aust. delivered american Fords?

wulos · 13-02-2010, 05:52 PM

Anything that would have been sold 'new' in reasonable volume through the Australian Ford Dealership network.

Iggypoppin' · 13-02-2010, 05:52 PM

BA falcon bonnet bulge, the XR6 or 8 badging, 12 slotter rims, let's not forget coupe rear ends either. Is this what you're after wulos?

jpd80 · 13-02-2010, 05:53 PM

The wing on the GTHO.

Five spoke alloy wheels.

Twelve slot steel wheels.

UU TS50 · 13-02-2010, 05:59 PM

How about the Cobra and GT stripes

**SSD-85** · 13-02-2010, 06:06 PM

Alrighty,

60's Galaxie Jet Engine taillights. Unmistakable
x2 on the BA bonnet bulge, originally capri, as said.
Bathurst Globes, 12 slotters.
Superroo decals
The entire AU Falcon range

Ill think of more soon enough

Iggypoppin' · 13-02-2010, 06:10 PM

Scalloped headlights on premium models of current ford range, distinctive square styling on xe-xf range,

Swordsman88 · 13-02-2010, 06:15 PM

Quad lights on XR has to be it for me. Especially EF/EL models. It has to be Falcon (and hence a ford) if it has that....(sure other cars had a similar set up but it has become synonimous with XR lineup in aus)

**SSD-85** · 13-02-2010, 06:18 PM

Yeah, they kind of lost it with the BA onwards didnt they Swordsman88? Not really quads after the AU. Also, when were you planning on quoting me in your Sig?

: Just kidding mate, doesnt really bother me.

**Burnout** · 13-02-2010, 06:27 PM

I have a few:

Just for starters!

AUXRVIII · 13-02-2010, 06:29 PM

"gt".....

Swordsman88 · 13-02-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty85

Yeah, they kind of lost it with the BA onwards didnt they Swordsman88? Not really quads after the AU. Also, when were you planning on quoting me in your Sig?

: Just kidding mate, doesnt really bother me.

Yeah they lost is alright....still it is there in spirit i suppose (for those that now what to look for...).

I'd quote you when i can remember which one's are yours LOL. Let me know which lines breach your copyright and consider it fixed....

**DJM83** · 13-02-2010, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swordsman88

Quad lights on XR has to be it for me. Especially EF/EL models. It has to be Falcon (and hence a ford) if it has that....(sure other cars had a similar set up but it has become synonimous with XR lineup in aus)

Beat me to it but id say moreso the AU

RIPGMH · 13-02-2010, 07:32 PM

Shaker and XY wing were US parts, the most iconic component of Ford Aust. history is the quarters of an XA/B/C coupe.

LANKY 1 · 13-02-2010, 07:35 PM

the seperate cab and tub for last 10 yrs of utes??

**Falcon Coupe** · 13-02-2010, 07:40 PM

Well known Ford names:

Unmistakable body lines:

**DJM83** · 13-02-2010, 07:43 PM

Goes to show you the differences in model interests Nick that rear shot of a Landau, you say is unmistakable body lines. Id never know that was a Landau until i seen a full rear shot.

04redxr8 · 13-02-2010, 07:56 PM

Great idea for a thread.

Already been said, but, The Bulge

geckoGT · 13-02-2010, 07:58 PM

The bird on the bonnet of early fords such as the customline and XK falcons.
The chrome false vents on the front section of the bonnet on early falcons.
Two tone paint.
The coke bottle shape of the XA-XC
Offset bonnet scoop on XW GT

**Falcon Coupe** · 13-02-2010, 08:07 PM

Project "seagull" badge. An Icon since inception, many other brands see this often....

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wulos · 13-02-2010, 08:09 PM

Some good iconic elements here, as well as some not so good.
I'm looking at just the individual styling cues, rather then specific models etc.
If for example I was to post up an image of say the door on an AU falcon, it isn't really iconic enough for what I'm after (The glasshouse of the AU is shared with the BA after all)

**DJM83** · 13-02-2010, 08:13 PM

So something or a part of a model that is instantly recognisable? IE the quadlight XR front

geckoGT · 13-02-2010, 08:21 PM

Indented line running down the flanks of 70's and 80's model F trucks.
Shape of the C pillar and the false vents on the rear quarter panel on early capri.

wulos · 13-02-2010, 09:29 PM

thats the stuff Im after gecko...

Iggypoppin' · 13-02-2010, 09:31 PM

Upward curve of XR, XT, XW, XY falcons on rear doors, shared by cortina of similar year. Pure sex.

wulos · 13-02-2010, 09:35 PM

Iggy - thats the coke bottle hip.
Headlights off the P5 LTD / Landau are another of the iconic things, as is the C pillar off the EA Falcons.

wulos · 13-02-2010, 09:40 PM

quadlight setup is good

Archilino · 13-02-2010, 09:48 PM

I'll turn back the clock to the '80s and say the horizontal tail lights on the XF falcon and also the digital display of the same model fairmont ghia.
Always loved both for some reason.

**DJM83** · 13-02-2010, 09:54 PM

EF/L Bonnet vents