SOLVED - Graham#12 1986 Ford Project Capricorn

Started by GrahamClayton, November 16, 2024, 06:15:20 PM

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GrahamClayton

In 1980, Ford Australia planned to phase out the full-size, rear-wheel drive Falcon after the 1982 XE model. It was to be replaced by a smaller front-wheel drive car derived from the Ford Telstar/Mazda 626 platform, in a program dubbed Project Capricorn. However, the market success of the XD Falcon against the smaller Holden Commodore saw Bill Dix, who became CEO in 1981, cancel the project. Ford instead began development of the EA26 Falcon program, a new full-size, rear-wheel drive car range. The XF Falcon was conceived as an interim facelift for the XE Falcon until the all-new car was ready to go on sale.
"She's a beauty!" - Australian Prime Minister describes the first 48-215 Holden to come off the production line in November 1948

thorax

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Alfa_Japan

Renault 25 proposal by Marcello Gandini?

Autowelo65

Maybe it's Ford Project Capricorn from Ford Australia?

SunUpHoodDown

GM Product.... Australian take on a GM global platform? Early 1980's?

GrahamClayton

Quote from: Autowelo65 on December 16, 2024, 05:01:31 AM
Maybe it's Ford Project Capricorn from Ford Australia?

Autowelo65,
Correct - Ford Project Capricorn from Ford Australia. One point to you.
"She's a beauty!" - Australian Prime Minister describes the first 48-215 Holden to come off the production line in November 1948