My Father bought his XT ford falcon from Ira Berk dealer at Maroubra Junction Sydney in 1968.It was a gold coloured auto sedan in the showroom.No carpet in the falcon 500 3.6 litre 6. we had it for 14 years,great car for holidays.
Magic example of an XT Falcon. Not a standard model though - chrome window surrounds and dress strip, and painted wheels with dress hubcaps and white-walls definitely special order. Surprised they didn't show how to inspect the door drains, which were really important to prevent rust on these old girls.
Never top up brake fluid on reasonably new cars. As the pads wear the liquid drops. When the brake pistons are pushed out to replace pads then the fluid will go to the full position unless you have a Ford then all fluids will leak after leaving the showroom..
lffit Yes a nice car and well maintained by the looks of this film. This car will feature throughout the series. In the next episode Constable Caine finally gets out of the driveway.
Hi Chudiksc - These films were not made by the NFSA, we are an archive not a producer. The road safety / driving films were made by the Commonwealth Film Unit for the most part - which no longer exists. Road safety "commercials" are still produced by state authorities but they are not films as such.
@@NFSAFilms oh...........no . What I have learned from the safety/driving films is far too great as to what I was thought during driving school . I really enjoyed it and thank you guys . I appreciate My wish if state authority will films Road safety " commercial " imagine how much it will save life like the archive safety /driving films by commonwealth film unit. I will say thank you again and keep up the good work...
Just in case you haven't seen these films here is a playlist with all of our driving uploads so far. There are two series like this one as well as some older one off films. ruclips.net/p/PLFA5DFEAE0846AD73. Thank you and stay safe on the roads.
Great seeing these old cars in new condition
My Father bought his XT ford
falcon from Ira Berk dealer at Maroubra Junction Sydney in 1968.It was a gold coloured auto sedan in the showroom.No carpet in the falcon 500 3.6 litre 6. we had it for 14 years,great car for holidays.
Love the soundtrack print through on these old films.
Magic example of an XT Falcon. Not a standard model though - chrome window surrounds and dress strip, and painted wheels with dress hubcaps and white-walls definitely special order. Surprised they didn't show how to inspect the door drains, which were really important to prevent rust on these old girls.
Falcon 500 had all this trim.Heater, radio and carpet were optional.We had one.
54 years later, these tips still apply.
Episode 3 please? really enjoy car related stuff from this era :)
gtlegend007 Hitting the road soon. Buckle up.
Never top up brake fluid on reasonably new cars. As the pads wear the liquid drops. When the brake pistons are pushed out to replace pads then the fluid will go to the full position unless you have a Ford then all fluids will leak after leaving the showroom..
Ah the XT Falcon a nice car to drive, I used to sell them and my father owned one!
lffit Yes a nice car and well maintained by the looks of this film. This car will feature throughout the series. In the next episode Constable Caine finally gets out of the driveway.
lffit where did you sell them ? what dealership,cheers
lffit ah great stuff,a lot of great memories no doubt
We bought ours from Ira Berk Sydney in 1968.Wish we still had it.
@@colbycar its been a while, never saw your response..... Tilfords Hobart
Just quick question.... do you guys still make more driving video....
Hi Chudiksc - These films were not made by the NFSA, we are an archive not a producer. The road safety / driving films were made by the Commonwealth Film Unit for the most part - which no longer exists. Road safety "commercials" are still produced by state authorities but they are not films as such.
@@NFSAFilms oh...........no . What I have learned from the safety/driving films is far too great as to what I was thought during driving school . I really enjoyed it and thank you guys . I appreciate
My wish if state authority will films Road safety " commercial " imagine how much it will save life like the archive safety /driving films by commonwealth film unit. I will say thank you again and keep up the good work...
@@NFSAFilms .......... and guys thank you for quick response. I appreciate
Just in case you haven't seen these films here is a playlist with all of our driving uploads so far. There are two series like this one as well as some older one off films. ruclips.net/p/PLFA5DFEAE0846AD73. Thank you and stay safe on the roads.
@@NFSAFilms thanks
Can anyone tell the music in the background
The music used throughout this series is from a library production record. "Cruising Speed" by K Papworth. Published on the DeWolfe label - DWLP 3027
Would've been nicer if it had the optional 4.9 litre V8 (302 Windsor).....
back when the owners themselves could work on their cars without being full on petrolheads
A rare paint for non GT XT