Classic Carlectables 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

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Classic Carlectables 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

Post by Gavin » Tue May 06, 2014 3:13 pm

driven by Ickx/Moffat at the 1978 Bathurst 1000...DNF.

Just snapping some newer pics, I bought this model off a collector buddy a number of years ago, shortly after CC announced they would stop exporting their Ford models to North America. I had planned on getting the #2 car new from Scale18 ( :cry: ), but talked my buddy into selling me this #1 car instead. A stunning model, In my opinion, loaded with details, typical of the CC brand (Holden Efigy excluded...sorry KRAFTIG! ;) )

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Re: CC 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Tue May 06, 2014 5:12 pm

None take :D

These guys surely makes some memorable pieces. The detail on this model is outstanding, I personally love the sprint loaded hinges and front headlights cover. Truly awesome!

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Re: CC 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

Post by StratosWRC » Tue May 06, 2014 9:02 pm

That looks friggin awesome. My only regret is that being in Canada, I have no connection to Aussie motorsport. I don't wanna buy models without knowing the history behind them, although I'm very tempted. At the same time, I have no idea where I can find out more. There are no books or anything around here on the subject.

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Re: CC 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

Post by Gavin » Thu May 08, 2014 11:56 am

Thanks guys.

Stratos...I have zero connection to Aussie motorsport either, I just loved the way this model looked. I have a handful of the newer SuperV8 cars as well. They're all great models, but this XC Falcon is my favorite. They're worth adding if you're even the smallest racing fan.

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Re: CC 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

Post by StratosWRC » Thu May 08, 2014 12:02 pm

Oh that's reason enough haha. I'll be adding one from each generation for sure.

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Re: CC 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

Post by Sanchez » Fri May 09, 2014 1:56 pm

Allan Moffat, Aussie motorsport legend, is Canadian if I am not mistaken. So here's the connection. :okay:

This Falcon XC is amazing. I think XA / XB / XC is my favourite muscle car. Beautiful shape.
I have one model by Carlectables I love it to bits.

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Re: CC 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

Post by StratosWRC » Fri May 09, 2014 2:13 pm

I'm convinced. I already have a few Aussie V8 racecars on my wish list. I think I'll be expanding it a bit.

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Re: CC 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

Post by Gavin » Fri May 09, 2014 2:18 pm

Stratos...I'll add some new Super V8 threads in this section shortly for your perusal. :okay:

Can't go wrong with any of them, but for me, the Commodore VK is a close 2nd to my XC Falcon.
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Re: Classic Carlectables 1978 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra #1

Post by StratosWRC » Fri May 09, 2014 4:22 pm

Yep that one's on my list already. I'll be getting the tobacco decals for it too

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