{"product_id":"australian-cars-issue-54-ford-falcon-xp-1965-hardtop","title":"Australian Cars Issue 54 Ford Falcon XP 1965 Hardtop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"single-product__overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-10 text-center lg:text-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-none text-fsm\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Ford Falcon XP Hardtop, the car that saved the Falcon's reputation and turned it into a genuine Australian icon. Launched in March 1965 to replace the XM series, the XP arrived with something to prove — earlier Falcons had earned a reputation for flimsiness among fleet buyers, and Ford Australia knew it needed to answer that criticism decisively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer came in the form of a new \"torque box\" steel subframe, an engineering fix that transformed the car's structural rigidity and won over a skeptical public. To prove the point beyond doubt, Ford ran five XPs around the clock for nine days on a brutal, twisting dirt track, with Henry Ford II himself flying in to witness the effort — the trial set 49 Australian endurance records and became the stuff of local motoring legend. The gamble paid off handsomely: the XP became the first Australian car to win Wheels magazine's coveted \"Car of the Year\" award, cementing Ford's standing as a builder of genuinely tough family cars. Offered with a choice of 2.4, 2.8, or 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder engines, the two-door Hardtop stood out as the most glamorous body style in the range, pairing crisp, low-slung styling with the durability the whole XP series had fought so hard to earn — and today it remains the most sought-after of all the early Falcons among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis precise 1:43 scale replica captures the sleek lines of the Ford Falcon XP Hardtop — its pillarless roofline, sculpted flanks, and confident chrome detailing that made it the standout of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ford Falcon XP Hardtop is meticulously reproduced in high-quality die-cast metal, with details faithful to the original that capture its pillarless hardtop profile, chrome brightwork, and period-correct interior trim. Rubber tires and swiveling wheels add a touch of realism to this beloved model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully reproduced model at 1:43 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality die-cast metal for exceptional durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise detailing for maximum authenticity — including the pillarless hardtop roofline, chrome trim, and period-correct cabin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber tires and swiveling wheels for heightened realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelive the dawn of a golden decade in Australian motoring with this iconic model. Add the Ford Falcon XP Hardtop to your Australian Cars collection today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-product__details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-10 flex items-center justify-center lg:justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-10 mt-10 flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-center text-fsm font-medium max-lg:space-y-5 lg:flex-row lg:space-x-10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One Baby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48360095842493,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/2174\/9640\/files\/AC-img-produit-54-large.webp?v=1788329583","url":"https:\/\/www.onebaby.com.au\/products\/australian-cars-issue-54-ford-falcon-xp-1965-hardtop","provider":"One Baby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}