Box has small damage on 1 corner
AUTOart are very pleased to present a model that is sure to excite Ford fans, the 1:18 Scale 1974 Ford XB Falcon GT Hardtop in the beautiful Mulberry Metallic colour scheme.
Given Australia’s relatively small population during the seventies compared to other larger nations, our local car manufacturers had a tendency to produce one new body style of a popular nameplate and then release new models with small upgrades and modifications across a number of years in order to make local production viable. The Ford range featuring the XA, XB and XC Falcon’s is one particular example of this trend and had impressive results.
The XB Falcon was dubbed “The Great Australian Road Car” and replaced the previously released XA model. As was the trend during the “Golden Era” of Australian car manufacturing, the XB featured small changes including more aggressive styling, new colours and minor trim variations. The GT variant included four-wheel disc brakes but it was the striking colour combinations that were the GT’s finest feature. The “Power Bulge” on the bonnet which the two bonnet scoops were integrated into, the wheel arches and body trim were all generally painted in a beautiful contrasting colour to that of the overall paint job which combined for a striking, powerful look for the road.
In this case they have produced this particular replica of the XB Falcon GT Hardtop in Mulberry Metallic with Silver accents which looks extremely impressive. As always, this model has been produced in die-cast with opening parts and highly detailed features including the engine bay, interior, undercarriage and wheels. With multiple masks and sprays to replicate both the exterior paint job and various internal components, the finishing for this model is impressive to say the least and will look fine in any Ford or Australian Road Car Collection.
