Following the positive public reaction given to its XA Falcon GT Hardtop-based “Superbird” show car at the 1973 Melbourne Motor Show, Ford Australia released a limited production “Superbird” to the public.
The production Superbird was an XA Falcon 500 Hardtop fitted with an option package designated as RPO 77.
The package included the Australian-built 302 cubic inch Cleveland V8 engine, sports suspension, Grand Sport Rally Pack instrumentation and a rear window louvre.
Three contrasting paints schemes matched with colour-coded wheel centres were offered, the choices being Polar White with Cosmic Blue accent, Yellow Fire with Walnut Glow accent and Lime Glaze with Jewel Green accent.
Large "Superbird" decals adorned the rear quarter panels and the rear-mounted "Falcon 500" badging was retained.
The advertised production run was 750 units, however the actual production total is thought to have been lower.
The entire production run was completed in the months of March through May 1973.
Following the positive public reaction given to its XA Falcon GT Hardtop-based “Superbird” show car at the 1973 Melbourne Motor Show, Ford Australia released a limited production “Superbird” to the public. The production Superbird was an XA Falcon 500 Hardtop fitted with an option package designated as RPO 77. The package included the Australian-built 302 cubic inch Cleveland V8 engine, sports suspension, Grand Sport Rally Pack instrumentation and a rear window louvre. Three contrasting paints schemes matched with colour-coded wheel centres were offered, the choices being Polar White with Cosmic Blue accent, Yellow Fire with Walnut Glow accent and Lime Glaze with Jewel Green accent. Large "Superbird" decals adorned the rear quarter panels and the rear-mounted "Falcon 500" badging was retained. The advertised production run was 750 units, however the actual production total is thought to have been lower. The entire production run was completed in the months of March through May 1973.
Ford Falcon (XA)