Ford Falcon XA Market Index1972-1973

About the Ford Falcon XA

Produced solely by Ford Australia between March 1972 and September 1973, the XA series holds a significant place in local automotive history as the very first Falcon to be completely designed and manufactured in Australia, breaking away from the American styling influence of its predecessors. This generation introduced a completely new, curvier "coke-bottle" body style that was both larger and more spacious than the outgoing XY, and it saw the highly anticipated return of a striking two-door hardtop variant for the first time since 1966. Buyers had a wide array of powertrain choices, ranging from the economical 3.3-litre and 4.1-litre inline-sixes to the locally produced 4.9-litre and 5.8-litre Cleveland V8 engines, which could be paired with either a three- or four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission. In today's classic car landscape, the XA Falcon commands immense respect and highly lucrative market values, particularly for the revered GT models and the ultra-rare RPO 83 variants, which consistently fetch premium, six-figure sums at auction. Its desirability is deeply rooted in Australian muscle car mythology, bolstered by its commanding presence and success at Bathurst, making it a highly prized asset. Consequently, the buyer pool is largely composed of passionate Australian muscle car collectors, historic Ford enthusiasts, and serious classic car investors seeking a foundational piece of home-grown automotive heritage.