Australian Cars Issue 26

COLLECT ALL THE LEGENDARY AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC CARS

Immerse yourself in the thrilling history of Australian automotive engineering with the Ford XA Falcon Superbird Hardtop, a true masterpiece of style and muscle from the early 1970s. The XA was the first Falcon to be designed and manufactured entirely in Australia, and it announced its arrival with a silhouette unlike anything that had come before it.

The XA introduced an entirely new body featuring the distinctive "coke-bottle" look — larger, more roomy, and far more dramatic than its predecessor. For the first time, the Falcon range included a two-door hardtop coupe body style, a bold statement that put Ford squarely in the ring against the Holden Monaro. The Superbird was the glamour variant of this striking hardtop — built on the XA Falcon 500 Hardtop platform and designated as a special edition option package, it featured large "Superbird" decals on the rear quarter panels, sports suspension, and Grand Sport Rally Pack instrumentation. Under the bonnet sat an Australian-built 302 cubic inch Cleveland V8 engine, delivering the kind of performance that made the XA hardtop range one of the most sought-after muscle cars of its era. Front disc brakes were standard across the XA range, along with rear seat belts and a modernised wraparound interior fascia.

This precise 1:43 scale replica captures the very essence of the legendary XA Falcon Superbird — a car whose dramatic lines and cult status were only amplified by its starring role in Australian popular culture.

The XA Falcon Superbird Hardtop is meticulously reproduced in high-quality die-cast metal, with details faithful to the original that capture its flowing coke-bottle body, distinctive hardtop roofline, and iconic Superbird quarter-panel graphics. Rubber tires and swiveling wheels add a touch of realism to this renowned model.

Each piece comes accompanied by a captivating magazine filled with articles from that era, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of Australian automotive, sourced from the archives of the renowned publication Wheels.

Features:

• Faithfully reproduced model at 1:43 scale
• High-quality die-cast metal for exceptional durability
• Precise detailing for maximum authenticity — including the signature Superbird decals and hardtop coupe body
• Rubber tires and swiveling wheels for heightened realism

Relive the golden era of Australian muscle car greatness with this iconic model. Add the Ford XA Falcon Superbird Hardtop to your Australian Cars collection today!