Random # 258: Ford Fairmont XC Wagon


This outstanding XC Fairmont wagon, featuring a 4.1 litre cross-flow motor, was spotted in North Hobart on a beautiful summer's day.  It looked absolutely mint with its pristine duco, perfect chrome and lovely interior.  It featured era-appropriate Hotwire wheels, a stylish wood-rimmed three spoke sports steering wheel and a very cool rear dust deflector that was similar to those fitted to Valiant Safaris of the same era.  It was otherwise ostensibly standard.   


The quad-light front end and bonnet scoop combo - GS Rally Pack options - really set the car off nicely.  The swinging tailgate was a great feature, too - one that was only ever available on Fairmonts (the lesser-specced Falcons made do with a drop-down version).  A hearse-style chrome roof rack finished the look.  It might just be one of the very best examples of its model - certainly as far as wagons and sedans are concerned - around.









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