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View Poll Results: Classic Mustang or Classic Falcon | |||
66 Mustang Coupe |
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21 | 29.17% |
67 XR Falcon |
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51 | 70.83% |
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll |
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I just realized that was my 20000th post.
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be really crazy, it may be a financial hurdle but buy both FOR SIX MONTHS ONLY then decide
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![]() I could. That is definitely possible
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It might even come down to what they are like to drive. The Mustang and the XR are both different in terms of size and interior room. Two door versus Four door is another factor if you are planning to load it up with people and go cruising.
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The falcon on the hand I know the sizes. They suit aussie sized people well. Having had a few of falcons before I kind of am familiar with what to expect to an extent. The bonus is it being RHD and being familiar. It will all come down to inspecting and test driving the cars properly to see what I am more comfortable with.
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As previously mentioned the only real drama with the LHD is the open road I drove my Coupe to Quorn and most of the trip had to wait for overtaking lanes on the highway to get pass things. Around town no dramas its actually more scarier being the passenger in a LHD car.
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Im hoping in the next few weeks I will get inspect this restored Mustang up close.
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#72 | ||
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Buy a Futura Sport Coupé and GT it.
Why can’t you see the Mustang now? It’s either for sale or it’s not. The workmanship should be something people want to show off. |
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The Futura Sport coupe's are the south african 2 doors right?
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Thanks mate. Kind of a mix between the XR and a Mustang by the looks if it
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There are a lot of Mustangs around, so I'd go for the XR.
If it was going to have a 302 swap, I'd also want to make it a manual. |
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I love the XR. But my main concern is parts if I need to obtain them. Its not off the list by any means. Just waiting to see the Mustang first before making a decision.
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My vote is for the XR, but i'm slightly biased after owning mine for 38 year's now.
By the way you'd have to be pretty good to spot that the engine is a 302W instead of the 289W
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To give context to the history of the XR, its an original 6cyl. But he is going to sell it with a fresh 302w. So not original engine and gearbox.
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as long as it has an engineers certificate and is legal I dont mind that.
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Tough choice... probably the XR still by a slim margin. |
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But I am no purist. The whole 'must be matching engines with body' that some go with isn't my reason for wanting either of these cars. As long as its legal, cruisey and fun, I don't mind.
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I ain't no purist either but as long as a ford driveling gos in a ford I'm all for it . . . . To a extent ( no freaking boast in a X series that was factory V8 kind of deal) Last edited by None-ya; 02-04-2023 at 02:56 PM. Reason: Add a little bit |
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It would want to have some balls I reckon or it defeats the purpose of putting up with all the bull**** of old cars if it would get it's cheeks clapped by a VN Commodore with the Buick V6. Especially if you are going to use it as a wedding car you want that lopey idle rather than sounding like a sewing machine. Last edited by Franco Cozzo; 02-04-2023 at 03:30 PM. |
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My thinking is “fresh” means honed, rings, chrome bits, mild street cam and new hydraulic lifters, MSD clone and a reco’d 650DP out of the box (not dialled in) surmounting a Performer style manifold.
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Yeah a certain amount of ego comes into driving them but its not from winning traffic light races, its the buzz of driving a well presented car thats different to the sea of generic moderns on the road. People appreciate that more than if you're making an **** of yourself in a dick measuring competition.
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I would be thrilled with something that cruises and has the notorious cammed sound that turns heads. However, it's not a 'must have'. It's a bonus if it does. That goes for either car.
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There's a lovely white XR lovingly restored about a kilometre from where I am at home right now .. It's the 289 .. Also in the same garage is a equally stunning 1974 XB GT ....I drool and dribble and turn green with envy each time I see one or both of them ... On the classic Mustang the early Fastbacks are pretty darn nice too..
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