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So a truck/van steering wheel wouldn't do it for you? they're out there.

Sounds the same as my 440 ramcharger with the pops. Also the lack of working gauges is the same but my speedo works but I would take a working fuel gauge instead.

the last of the "V8 Interceptors" is based on the XA to XC Series (so 1971 to 1979) Falcon sedan. Here is the issue though, the one everyone remembers and wants is actually a "Super Pursuit" black XB Coupe with the "Concord" front end design treatment is not an "Interceptor" which was the regular Falcon 4 door sedan, moving along. What you have (Falcon ute) is basically a "XD" chassis (1979) with "XF" body (1987) (save for the quad headlight treatment) with an "ED" engine (1993) with the quad headlight treatment which also came from the same era "ED Falcon XR8 Sprint" sedan which was also a Tickford* enhanced vehicle. *Tickford during this time was a 51% owned by Ford Australia 49% owned by TVE United Kingdom (Tickford Vehicle Engineering) company that Ford Australia contracted to make "enhanced" Ford Australia cars like Falcon, Capri, Laser and Telstar (not sure if the USA ever got Mazda 626 from 1980's 1990's era), the Australian made cars rolled off the production line in Campbellfield Victoria and then went across the road to Tickford were they were enhanced. Engine wise Tickford did: head, extractors, cam upgrade, different engine and fuel map , extra cooling for radiator, transmission, enhanced the steering and suspension and of course the exterior and interior, they also made the XR8 version where the 8 was for V8 as in a Windsor 4.9L (302ci) enhanced fuel injected V8 which was also used in various North American Mustang but heavily revised for right hand drive and fit into the Falcon engine bay, yours being an automatic its a 4-speed electronic (2 drive modes: Power and Economy) control BTR (re: Borg Warner) torque converter made in Australia. Power and torque (in metric) for this particular engine is 161kW at 5,500rpm and 364Nm from 3,000 rpm to 4,000rpm (yes it has a flat torque curve), its a simple 12-valve (so 2 valves per cyl) alloy head with SINGLE OHC on an iron block 4.0L displacement with Multipoint (batch fired) EFI. This example being a New Zealand specification does not have to comply with the ADR (Australia Design Rules) so there are minor variance differences like steering wheel and number plate holders. Anyway nice video, please try to keep the ol Falcon in decent condition and if you want more history about these cars just ask.

Great find you have, 440 is a beast. I also love the power wagons in that Era.

Had a buddy who had a 85 dark blue RS. 5 speed it was fast

The Plymouth Trail Duster is extremely rare. It would be nice to have one right now. It would make a great project vehicle to put a Hemi crate motor in.

1) Thank you for showcasing a Trailduster. I like them more than the Ramcharger but since they are stupid rare, Ramcharger it is! 😂😂 2) Thank you for putting more stock looking wheels and tires on it. 🥰🥰 3) I am with you on the steering wheel. It absolutely does not fit the truck. AT ALL. 🤦🤦 Would any Plymouth steering wheel of the era fit, or are you stuck trying to find a Trailduster specific one? 🤔🤔 4) Not having the gauges work and all of that has to be frustrating. It would be for me. To me, that says the previous owner was either lazy or cheap...or both. Hopefully you are able to get them all working soon! 🙂🙂 And yes, I am jealous! I want it! 🥰🥰😄😄

Nice , I probably worked on that ute back in the 90s when I was at Selwyn Ford in Palmerston North.👍

The light really shows off that gorgeous gold color.

Nice Trailduster. I had a 1985 Ramcharger with the 318. Hope the 440 in yours has been messaged a bit. Great engine but down a lot in Hp in that timeframe.

I can see and hear why this one is in your top 10 👀

As others have said. Replace that beer flavoured beverage with some VB. (Absolutely no one here drinks fosters)

My profile picture is in my opinion the best car I have ever owned, unfortunately I sold it and have regretted it ever since. It’s a 1995 Ford Falcon EF XR8 option 20

If you ever need any help for parts etc reach out mate

XG never came out in sedan or wagon. The new EA Falcons only came out in sedan and wagon and didn't have a ute or panel van, so they continued with the XF panel van and ute bodies and made them the XG.

Theres space for a rear plate. Just get appropriate size.

Nice example

These were once a common sight on Australian roads a few years back (where they were branded as the Ford Capri). They were basically a front wheel drive Mazda MX-5/Miata There used to be more of these on the roads than the MX-5s but they never ended up being as desirable (probably due to being FWD) and there are very few left now but they aren't worth much either. Still a pretty cool car I recon.

Love the New Zealand number plate on the front, says Palmerston North, I'm sitting 70km away from there watching this.

Is that the inline Ford six they build insane power out of in Australia?

Put a big exhaust on and listen to that big six howl....I have a three inch exhaust on my Tickford Six...They sound Awesome ...nice Ute welcome to the Aussie Blokes club !

That ute has been around. From Australia to New Zealand and now in the USA. Kind of fitting it's in prostitute red... 😂

The reason they are rare is people parking them in the grass like you. Hot exhaust meets dry grass. What a pity

VB is the beer 🍺 to drink in Australia 🇦🇺 it actually gets you drunk 😂

I love my 96 xh xr6 manual it’s slightly modified bit better than the older XG with the floppy bonnet and out dated front suspension

Love it! Great interview and love the 903 Brewery!

One more question to add to the interviews. What is your dream car? Great new segment for Unloved Autos.. Love these Robert. I might have to start a small You Tube channel called Joe's Garage. The Unappreciated Autos. LOL

What a fun episode! Only people who have owned a vehicle with pop-up headlights can appreciate the fact that Jeremy's worked the same as many - never in sync 😬

I had a very similar car, only mine was a 4 cylinder. Same color, same interior, and mine was a manual. I bought is for $500 and drove it daily for almost 5 years, ending in 2007. I had to scrap it because the unibody in the middle of the car was almost rusted out, and it had over 200,000 miles on it. It never burned, or leaked a drop of oil and started every time I got in it, even in the harshest Midwestern winters. It was a gutless turd, but the mileage was great and it was the most reliable car I ever owned. At the time, my now ex-wife was in nursing school and we had two small children at home and I could not afford any other car. If I remember correctly it was "Jalapeno red" so I called it the Jalapeno Popper. Thank you for this video. It brought back some good memories of having a young, beautiful wife and two lovely boys, in other words, a family which I miss terribly.

While working storm damage after hurricane Katrina at one of the last houses after almost 2 months getting power back there was a Capri . The guy had bought it brand new, one owner but it was pretty worn out. He had it in his youth and even ran it in the family car duties. He was at the point he knew he'd never be able to fix it up and I bought it for a few hundred bucks. I haven't been able to find another one just like it and was hoping maybe you could tell me if it was unusual or not. I ended up selling it but I have wanted another one pretty bad. Ok it was definitely a black 1983 Mercury Capri 5.0 with a four speed manual transmission ( which I liked a lot because the 5 speed redlines in first so fast and the four speed first gear went a while) it had T tops and red RS graphics on the front fender and it had this cool looking but non functional hood scoop that I'd be willing to bet was not aftermarket. I believe it was McPherson struts. Anyway I have never been able to find another one online that was a 5.0 four speed RS. If you can tell me anything about it or your thoughts I would appreciate it. I think these cars are super cool. I was a child of the 80's and class of 92 so Fox Body Mustangs were a big part of my life. And the Mercury Capri is just a little something different than everyone else.

Always thought these were cute little cars. Love the red interior with the white exterior and black trim.

I recognised the NZ plate, this is still in the vehicle registration system here, cool as.

Still plenty of them floating around here in new zealand great utes

3.2 and 3.9 never came in the XG. The base model (not XR6) still had the 4.0L six, but made less power without the Tickford package. It also came with boring square headlights, not the cool quad lights you have there.

I have an '80 Capri Ghia, it has an 87 GT spoiler, and '88 GT turbine wheels. It is getting an LH6 5.3 next year. There's nothing quite like a 2400 lb Fox with 400+ horsepower.

The rear registration plate screws to the spare tyre drop down door.

You are aware your car is actually from New Zealand? It has NZ plates even the rego label. They were built here too. So maybe change the beer to some decent NZ beer rather than the aussie excuse for beer 😅 I have a B Series XR6 Turbo, if you search Hubnut he did a RUclips review on it while in New Zealand. Enjoy the ute, it's along way from home.

The NA inline 6’s are quick but they are more tuquie for towing stuff like that specially the Barra motors

Incase you don't know No Australian drinks Foster's , it's shit beer!

Is it possible to import B series falcons into the US now? Amazing seeing a falcon in America

Ive owned a number of xg utes The xg didn't come in a 3.2 or 3.9, what makes the xr6 different is a body kit and tune

25 year mark, start looking at the AU XR6/XR8 in the near future

these cars are rare in australia and are sky rocketing in price

cool to see but you do realise that a lot (and i mean a LOT) of australians dont drink fosters

the number plate.. goes just behind the towbar..and I think that's the spare tyre is kept.

I’ve always appreciated the performance cars that Australia had. That UTE XR8 has to be a hoot to drive. 5.4L manual.

Great setting for this video! The grab bar in the bed is very cool - I'm ready for a ride!

My first car was a 1981 Capri, with the 3.3L Inline 6... Peppy fun car ! I miss it.. Do you have one ? Cheers !

I had an ASC McLaren like your red one 1985 #105 loved that car. My step Dad has an RS that they would run at bithlo in Orlando

If you want some stuff that will really bake your noodle I’m sure you’re well aware of the mexi-stangs that were built with intermingled left over mustang and Capri parts. Talk about wild!!!