Falcon ad

[Windsor220]

I was just thinking today that the Falcon is 50 years old this year. Wouldnt it be ideal for Ford to release an ad for this. Maybe go through and show snippets of the ads for the models through the years and end on FG with the 50 year message.

Could be good timing considering the talk thats been around lately of Falcon dying.

Or maybe they will do this on release of the FG2(or whatever its called) in July.

[XR6_190]

Don't worry, there will be plenty made of it when the FG gets a freshen up mid-year.

[genebaby]

Ah, I remember the 25th Anniversary XF!

[Gaz]

It will come, oh yes.. it will come...

Lets play dot-to-dot.

XR50 trademarked (sounds like a peewee kids bike)
50th anniversary
5.0 returns

It's going to be a good second half to 2009.

[block58]

Don't forget it's also the 85th anniversery of FoA.

You can imaging the Holden people saying "Haha! the Commodore has been along for longer than the Falcon" because of the 60th anniversary Holdens.

If they had a special edition they would have to explain in the ad:

"To commemorate 50 years of Falcon and 85 years of Ford in Australia..."

[Full Noise]

Originally Posted by genebaby

Ah, I remember the 25th Anniversary XF!

I had one of them. Except for the fuel consumption, it wasn’t a bad car.

[genebaby]

Fuel consumption wasn't so hot in the 80's.

[InfernoSR]

Originally Posted by block58

You can imaging the Holden people saying "Haha! the Commodore has been along for longer than the Falcon" because of the 60th anniversary Holdens.

and the worst part of that is, they believe the Commodore itself has been around 60 years... not the Holden brand... commodore model came out with the VB from memory, in the 80's... you try explaining that and most rage about it... sheesh...

[Ghiadude]

You guys should stop talking to simpletons. Its bound to get you frustrated and some of their stupidity could rub off on you. As for the ads its about time they did something special

[xr6turboford]

My be a 1 hour TV special to celebrate 50years of FORD FALCON. Would be nice to see some old adds, a trip down memory lane.
Come on Ford show Aus how proud we are of the Falcon.

[Ghiadude]

Originally Posted by xr6turboford

My be a 1 hour TV special to celebrate 50years of FORD FALCON. Would be nice to see some old adds, a trip down memory lane.
Come on Ford show Aus how proud we are of the Falcon.

thats a great idea i reckon. at the end they could tell/remind everyone how the falcon is going global.

[Chopped]

They could copy the VE Commodore Ute ad, that was pretty cool.

[MAD]

I reckon a couple of long ads, similar to those of the TAC anniversary ads, showing some of the best Falcon ads and highlights in these 50yrs.

[FalconXR6]

Originally Posted by MAD

I reckon a couple of long ads, similar to those of the TAC anniversary ads, showing some of the best Falcon ads and highlights in these 50yrs.

I like this idea.

The question will be if Ford can balance the cost v projected sales as a result of an advertisement of this format.

[uranium_death]

VB Commodore started in 1979, same as the XD.

Ford really need to make a big thing about this...'the Oldest Australian car'

[Paxton]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

VB Commodore started in 1979, same as the XD.

Ford really need to make a big thing about this...'the Oldest Australian car'

That could have the opposite effect.

They'd be better off with 'The Longest continually produced Australian name plate'.

Ford have been making their own cars longer than Holden, however it seems that they aren't all that proud of that. Shame, really.

[Chopped]

Both "Falcon" and "Commodore" names are not Australian !

Which nameplates are uniquely Australian ?

I can only think of Torana but surely there are others.

[Paxton]

Originally Posted by Chopped

Both "Falcon" and "Commodore" names are not Australian !

Which nameplates are uniquely Australian ?

I can only think of Torana but surely there are others.

You are on a Ford forum, and can't think of Territory?

[uranium_death]

Falcon has become an Australian car, as has Commodore. I love the 'Falcon' nameplate. Export it to the US and call it the "Eagle". :P :P :P

Falcon would be among the longest running nameplates at the moment, wouldn't it?
VW Beetle went for a damn long time but is going to end up soon.
Accord, Golf etc. go back but how far I don't know...

The fact that a car built almost exclusively for a minute market such as Australia has survived this long, especially given massive international competition in the past fifteen years. I think it's worth celebrating.

[Chopped]

Originally Posted by Paxton

You are on a Ford forum, and can't think of Territory?

LOL how did I miss that ! (workmate and I were stumped)

Centura, Avalon, Aurion, P76, Monaro!!

[FPV GTHO]

Avalon is American as well

[mrbaxr6t]

Originally Posted by InfernoSR

and the worst part of that is, they believe the Commodore itself has been around 60 years... not the Holden brand... commodore model came out with the VB from memory, in the 80's... you try explaining that and most rage about it... sheesh...

you want rage? heres some rage

Falcon is the LONGEST RUNNING nameplate in Australia to date it outdates the commodore crushed the Torana and the Kingswood yet for some @#$%^@#$%@@$!@$ reason nobody knows its been made longer - this rages me lots Ford wake up and please throw some ads out there to spank c'dore on the heritage front, rip through the bullplop PLEASE perfect opportunity

I think I have made my point

[WarNerve]

the 50 years of falcon...
the FG50
i could see myself owning one of those in the future....

Think they are planning something with this new fpv forced 8?

[outback_ute]

Ford Falcon - 50th anniversary of the most enduring car in Australia

[kingyxr8]

woot 50

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by InfernoSR

and the worst part of that is, they believe the Commodore itself has been around 60 years... not the Holden brand... commodore model came out with the VB from memory, in the 80's... you try explaining that and most rage about it... sheesh...

1978 mate, but I personally don't know anyone who thinks the Commodore is 60 years old?

Anyway I like the "FG50" name that someone mentioned before. Kind of a throwback to the Tickford days.

[mitch]

Somebody must be listening, just saw a full page ad fom Lane Ford in the local rag. Pictures of G6 and XR6 with the heading "BUILT BY AUSTRALIANS FOR AUSTRALIANS for 50 years".Simple and at least i thought, effective

Lane Ford is flying the flag down here, always in the papers with big Ford promoting ads and editorials about what their customers think about their new Fords, I have also seen their ads on tv.

I bought my XR6 off Laneys and so far it has been serviced by Lanes as well because they have really looked after me ,great place to buy a Ford.

I know this sounds like an infomercial but my point is, credit where credits due this mob is a dealer that advertises better than Ford themselves maybe who ever sets out the ads at Lanes needs to be headhunted by the Ford media section.

Lane Ford is one of the biggest selling FPV dealers in WA and i know that there is more new Fords sold in this area than any where else in WA so what does that say about their customer care and local advertising.

And no i dont work for this mob either

[XPfalcon170]

this the add you saw Mitch? I just googled the site lol.

Certainly the best patriotic ford dealer advertising ive seen

[mitch]

Originally Posted by XPfalcon170

this the add you saw Mitch? I just googled the site lol.

Certainly the best patriotic ford dealer advertising ive seen

Ah no mate thats not the ad i saw ,it had the same heading but this ad for the GS is even better than the one that i saw. Its good to see the aussie angle isnt it.

Sooooo where are the Ford ads maybe BUILT BY AUSTRALIANS FOR AUSTRALIANS for 50 years OF COURSE

i will try to teach meself to scan any more i see

[mitch]

Bugger shoulda googled before i posted. The ad that i saw in the paper is the one under the ad for the GS