Random # 62: Early model (1966 - 68) XR Falcon

When it comes to Aussie-built Falcons, XW and, more specifically XY, GTs tend to garner all the attention, which is actually a bit of a shame when you consider how attractive the earlier XR version is.

The XR carried over the round rear light assembly comprising of an indicator surrounded by a circular tail / brake lens that had been a Falcon signature up until the XW .  

The series that followed the XR into production - the XT - was a segue between the last of the round indicator rear light assemblies and the square versions featured on the XW and XY, with a horizontal rectangular bar as the indicator but still within a circular chrome outer. 

XT tail light (internet image)

XW tail light (internet image)

XY tail lights (internet image)

The car shown here, photographed outside Langdon's Body Works in Argyle Street, Hobart, is not a GT.  

However, it does illustrate just how pretty the round taillights are and how well they suited the shape of the car which was otherwise largely unchanged for the XT, XW and XY variants that followed.

It's also a really nice car of itself, featuring a 289 cu V8, Fordmatic transmission, great duco and interior, and tasteful five-spoke Aunger alloys.

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