A popular Ford in Australia


Lorenzo

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Dec 28, 2008
626
U.S.A.
In a recent trip to Australia I noticed these Fords were very popular.This model had large rotors and Brembo brakes. I think there would be a market for them in the US. What do you think?
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GTJack

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Oct 1, 2006
1,728
Saddlebrooke, MO
The Aussies love their Utes as they call them. In my opinion, their's is a market pretty peculiar to Australia though.
 

ultrasportracing

GT Owner
Aug 31, 2011
490
Perth Western Australia
Ford is stopping all production in Australia next year or 2016, So the Aussie Falcon will only become a collectors item.. Our Govt made it very difficult for local manufactures to compete with cheap imports.. Thousands will loose their jobs, as GM and Toyota is stopping production as well.. Not only job losses from the 3 manufactures , but all the spin off companies , brake pads, balljoints, bearings, ete etc Sad day for The Australian economy.
 

ultrasportracing

GT Owner
Aug 31, 2011
490
Perth Western Australia
Aussie ute

Great vehicles,, just a car with space for tradesmans gear etc,, Don't know what Ill buy when they are no longer available
 

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Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
Cannot see a market in the US, unless it gains 2k-3k pounds, several feet in length and width to fill a traffic lane. Cost of ownership here is too low to make a mini-Ranchero remotely saleable.