The Tickford T3 TE50*🇦🇺 How The AU Should Have Always Looked!!

[@RossReviewsau]

Apologies for the intro if the music is to loud or not fitting in the best.. i had another song picked and youtube lastminute told me it was not allowed.. hope you enjoyed any how everyone :)

[@macedonianhungguy]

Beautiful car! My dad has an AU T3 TS50 with 2793KS Yes you heard me 2793KS!

[@chadkyletheman41]

Looks just as bad as any au. Trash car trash company. Aussie manufacturer’s never cared about build quality and they should’ve gone under sooner. To anyone who lost their jobs at ford and Holden, you got what you deserved.

[@OzBull]

I think you may have slipped and hit your head

[@driver3025]

ItsMikeHere sorry don’t think I heard you correctly old mate. The car has HOW MANY KM....?!!!!!

[@dylanstearne7780]

@@chadkyletheman41 sad that you still live in your dads basement mate. i think your angry because you can't afford a car.

[@mikenolan3060]

This might just break the internet mate! The best AU ever the HMC will love this

[@RossReviewsau]

hope i did it justice! i had to change the music last minute unfortunately as it got a copyright claim.. so don't hate me for the beats lol

[@mikenolan3060]

@@RossReviewsau I'm sure you did it justice. Doug would be jealous bet he'll never track down one of these. Thats okay mate i don't watch car videos for the music as long as you rev it and and go through the gears this fella will be happy.

[@leightonmullins8354]

F'kn Nolsey!

[@mikenolan3060]

@@RossReviewsau Just watch it and mate you did this car great justice, bloody nice car on bloody nice roads makes for a tip top review. I'm getting sick of them few golliwogs thumbs dowing ya videos if me and Donny got our hands on them...

[@RossReviewsau]

@@mikenolan3060 thanks mike ya had to take it to my favourite road to give it the best driving experience! glad you enjoyed it m8..

[@scottprice1943]

The best and most accurate video ive seen, well done Ross. Im the proud owner of a t3 te50 myself, remembering seeing this at the motor show stopping me in my tracks. John Bowe and the tickford team did a great job with this car and yes its a cracking car to drive with very good irs, heaps of torque down low and that sound..... it remains the fastest pushrod v8 made by ford australia (includes the phase 111 gtho), better drive and quicker than the ba-bf that followed it (gt/gtfs) and took a great miami motor to top it. Only 242 made, all bored, balanced, blueprinted 346cubes hand built motor. The last of the windsors, last of the tickfords, lowest body kit in ford world, 1st aussie ford with brembos, even beat the hsvs of the day and caused the 285kw hsv motor upgrade in vy11. A special car and testement to what australian engineers and manufacturers could do - own the road!

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! glad you enjoyed the video i tried my best to get all the info accurate haha was really really impressed by this car.. left in my BA ute really wanting a T series AU haha

[@craigmurphy181]

A great video Ross, as a T3 TE50 owner myself, your review was fantastic. Very honest comments in regards to the tarted up taxi pack seats and the TE interior, and nobody can argue with you there. The TS and TL were a more complete package in that regard. Keep up the great work. Great to see you having fun. Thanks.

[@RossReviewsau]

very lucky to own one m8! im jealous haha glad you found it honest :) would love to see a TL or TS hopefully one day.. thanks for watching m8 glad you enjoyed it!

[@rhyanoneill1932]

TL's had 250kw and I believe only 3 made. I'd love one!

[@gerardcrabb4556]

Base car was XR8 others had Fairmont Ghia base interior...

[@351tgv]

The last of the AU Falcon XR8 the Series III are also special in that they come from the Ford production line but have a hand built 302ci (4.9L) Windsor out of the previous gen FTE T-Series TE50 but with iron heads not alloy heads however it still made the same power 220kW and 435Nm ... the key to the AU Falcon was always its rear suspension, a proper double wish-bone IRS (for the XR6-VCT, XR8, Fairmont Ghia, Flairlane/LTD while Futura and Forte had the old school watts link coil spring live axle rear suspension), anyway that IRS is far more better then what replaced it in the BA through FG X era Falcon sedans.

[@RossReviewsau]

i want to do a late model AU XR8 i have one lined up so hopefully will get the chance to film it soon great cars

[@kennethjones6650]

There still very gutless reckon the xr6 is still quicker

[@preemz45]

About time this beast has been given a proper review. Keep it up Rossi

[@RossReviewsau]

not many have been shown off at all :) glad you enjoyed it m8! more to come

[@92jguaragna]

Can’t wait to see it mate , don’t think people realise how special these cars were and still are , love your page

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you! hope you enjoy the video more vids to come

[@rodneymcgiveron]

G'day guys again ..Just re watched this great review by Jon... Quite a few more comments added since the first time.. I will never likely own a TS or TE 50 and these T3's are genuinely very special and desirable Aussie Fords...but with the greatest respect to all those who don't like the general look of the AU...I'm sorry but there's more and more who actually disagree . She's aged pretty well compared to many of it's contemporaries . .I'm a keen member of a fantastic Ford Forum based in Australia and it's wonderful to report that it has a couple of dedicated sticky threads just for AU's such is the respect the AU generation of cars , not just the awesome Tickfords has earned. For me my old barge , my beloved AU ll Futura shares equal billing with my FG XR6 because the dear old Intech SOHC , the BTR auto , the bulletproof reliability and literally no issues of consequence in 17 years of ownership despite the vast majority of the time not garaged and some of the rough places on fishing trips would make your hair curl . Paint is faded , a couple of minor controls come and go if they work or not (some times they do sometimes not) but hit the key and she'd take you anywhere in Australia ..AND...I reckon the AU ll still looks okay now...Besides looks ain't what makes a great car .. As a tourer the AU is generally regarded as the best Falcon to do a road trip such is it's compliant and comfortable manners ..Geez I'd love a Tickford one though... GO THE AU ......

[@RossReviewsau]

up the AU! i reckon your spot on mate.. shes aged really nicely

[@lulurobot2065]

Always knew you'd enjoy the Tickford experience, Bloody Legends the owner and the subscriber who helped you out with it!

[@RossReviewsau]

ya i love these Aussie cars they are all so good haha.. yes massive thanks to the owner and subscriber who helped organize it :)

[@camrom88]

The AU is glorious and it's amazing! Especially a series 1 XR6 sedan with the double wing in red.

[@RossReviewsau]

gotta admit the AU has grown on me and this one in particular is just so cool!

[@xtfalcon4872]

The AU is a great car I have a XR8 series 3 really nice to drive you're reviews are really interesting coming from someone who is objective.

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks mate glad you enjoy them! gotta love the AU in all forms eh

[@Terraceview]

These are ageing so well, unbelievable how people drove these down cliffs out of hate! They look sweet

[@RossReviewsau]

they have aged like a fine wine! in love with this car eh

[@mungburger]

I bought my T3 TE50 when I was 23 and drove back home across the Nullabor in 2006. It's the most fun car I've ever driven, so manageable at the limits, although it can bite. Mine is completely stock and I've managed a 13.5s quarter mile, I think someone has done a 13.4 too, which is very impressive. Had to rebuild the engine at 130k after a main bearing failure almost destroyed it but managed to save the block so its still matching numbers. It's a garage queen now, but whenever I take it out it gets a thrashing. If i ever have to sell my cars it'll be the last to go. Great review dude, nailed all the particulars too. Sell you BA and get a Pursuit 250, you wont regret it.

[@RossReviewsau]

thats a wicked story m8! so cool to hear you still have it and rebuilt her! they are such cool cars.. im hoping to review a Pursuit 250 soon i know of one here in perth :) will be interesting might have to make a comparison video with my BA haha

[@deniswoolman3904]

Yes I agree Tim these cars are amazing, but a bit like you my TS50 T3 is a garage queen these days.Yes I can believe that 13.5 quarter mile, these cars have so much torque!!. Here's a T3 only engine mods...Hurricane exhaust, homemade Cai MSD ignition. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZLTkKdpiNWWo6c 13.16 at 107.12 mph

[@mungburger]

There used to be a great Autospeed article (gone now) that showed a graph of the 5.6l engines incredibly flat torque curve. Makes for an exceptionally drivable car. All the things that made it a bad new car (lumpiness at idle, poor body finish, no traction control, shocking city fuel consumption, very short 1st gear, taxi like interior) are what make it a legend today.

[@deniswoolman3904]

@@mungburger agree, comparing my ba xr8 (with some modes) to my T3, The BA drives like a road car trying to make out it's a race car, but the T3 Drives more like a race car trying to make out it's a road car.

[@mwl079]

Great review!!! Mate been watching your videos for a while now, your video production and reviews are just getting better and better!

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you man! i really do try and improve every video.. glad to see you guys are noticing! plenty more to come

[@MisterMuffin_]

Wow I'm Aussie and I've never heard of this. Looks awesome!

[@RossReviewsau]

its so cool! haha i had no idea about them either until about 2 weeks before this review lol

[@roddygogo7772]

I remember the day the cover was removed from that car in the work shop of 33 Glenbarry road. I was there when it happened. The TE TL and TS saved Tickford......and that blueprint colour. The last of the Aussie Windsor V8s. What great days they were.

[@RossReviewsau]

what a great surprise it would have been!

[@bluespig1]

No, the AU saved Ford. It and the XB were Fords two biggest sellers of all time.

[@roddygogo7772]

@@bluespig1 The AU was a ghastly piece of shit that was a great car underneath. Thank god for the Taurus otherwise it could have taken the moniker of uglyest car on the planet

[@rodneymcgiveron]

Thanks Jon ..In an otherwise sickening bleak week of nothing but depressing news from all over the world this review put a smile on my face .. If I won Tattslotto tonight I'd do two things on Monday .. First thing is I'd organise the body shop to drop off my AU ll Futura for a full respray to factory standard and the second thing is I'd start the hunt for a TE or TS 50 immediately ...I LOVE THE TICKFORD AU's for the very reasons you mentioned..Thanks for indulging us with a great vid again .

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8 im glad i could brighten your day for a short 20 mins.. i know this week has been very scary listening to the news.. IF YOU WIN YOU GOTTA LET ME DO A REVIEW! haha thanks m8

[@rodneymcgiveron]

@@RossReviewsau I won Tattslotto last night ...really did but unfortunately it was Div 5 $22.30 ...Don't think that counts..Are you still hoping one day to do a review on an FG or FGX naturally aspirated XR6 as a fun comparo to the awesome turbo version ..Can help you out with a pretty nice , totally stock FG ...Also got one of them ... Keep the fantastic vids coming Jon ...They are terrific and honest .

[@nameisben]

I know the windsor isn't the fastest engine but man they sound mint.

[@RossReviewsau]

the torque they give you down low as well! def was better than my boss 260

[@markcalleja8463]

@@RossReviewsau I was wondering about the comparison between your boss 260 and the Windsor strokers, wouldn't be much in it ?

[@haroldcampbell4531]

@@markcalleja8463 They used to stay with the BA and BF GT's , Plus there were 204 T3 TE50's made and around 230? something T3 TS50's and only 3 T3 TL50's 3 + the Pusuit 250 Utes for a total of just over 600 stroker windsor's made total .

[@sparkdestroyer3184]

My dad had a T3 TE50, T1 TS50 and a Prototype AUII XR8 Tickford Pursuit 250 The Tickford AU's are my favorite Falcons

[@RossReviewsau]

wow! very nice does he still have em?? would be a epic collection

[@sparkdestroyer3184]

@@RossReviewsau sadly not. He sold them all

[@mrfrdman]

Love the AU and this TE 50 is just Wow Wow and Wow ,great review Ross ,keep it up bud :)

[@RossReviewsau]

it really is special :) glad you enjoyed it m8!

[@jackwilliams8856]

Another excellent video, Ross. I’m really enjoying getting introduced to some forgotten Aussie cars. Thanks again. 10/10

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks Jack! its amazing some of these Aussie cars as they really were so good yet near on none of the world knows about them.. good to see you back at the channel m8

[@jackworkman1999]

Loved the review And have to agree the t3 te50 is the best looking au to come out, Shame it came out too late Now you’ll have to find a vx clubsport or a vt gts to compare 😂 Keep it up mate 🤙

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers bro! ya it really is the best looking AU.. im hoping to find more older cars like this as they are so cool n not much is out there on them.. so lets hope i can find them!

[@vlockley]

I love the Canadian and Aussie Falcon connection shared by you and Allan Moffat.

[@powderskier5547]

I bought one of these when they first came out. It was a very rare one, with a special factory colour code, dark blue and silver lined sports kit. If I could remember it was build 198 and I also had the number plate TE50.

[@RossReviewsau]

thats awesome man.. they are brilliant cars! would love a TE50

[@ls1hinchy546]

Another great review mate i just sold my gun metal grey AU series 111 TE50 replica with BA F6 typhoon rims couldn't afford a real one lol body kit worth more than car,only had 6 cyl but had flash tune with 290kw+, no saggy roof liner only service once, drove to Melbourne from toowoomba and back never missed a beat

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8 glad you enjoyed the review.. would have loved to see that.. sounds like it was a mint car!

[@doug-core8850]

An intresting little story about these big old strokers. These were raced in the bathurst 12 hour in 2002 and really sent it. And they were actually faster that the BA GT that replaced them with the 5.4 and all the design work of prodrive's new fpv. Years later, the production cars are being forced to run on medium compound indian used trailer tires for the bathurst 6 hour. And the last of the aussie v8's (the gtf and vf gts) are only a second faster than the TE50 was.

[@RossReviewsau]

wow i did not know that.. that is dam impressive for the TE50! i believe it tho.. it felt better than my 5.4 boss V8 and its the newer model.. could imagine with the right mods as well these strokers would be insane

[@GreendragonDMX1]

@@RossReviewsau cant do much more to these windsors without upgrading the block 400hp and youll risk splitting the block in half, Tickford had the balance of power and reliability at 340-350hp

[@Quietstorm__]

cool review man, how did you find the difference in quickness vs ya BA ute? Especially low end grunt?

[@RossReviewsau]

glad you enjoyed it m8! i honestly feel the Windsor 5.6 was better.. similar but i think the TE50 had the advantage.. when i got back into my BA ute after the drive everything felt soft and just lacking in torque

[@Quietstorm__]

@@RossReviewsau thanks mate 🍻

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@RossReviewsau Well that's interesting.

[@GreendragonDMX1]

@@queenslandballistics2987 not interesting litrally know fact 10kw difference one with lumps of low down torque and power coming on early and one that needs to rev hard to use max torque and power and its all over within 1500rpm

[@jethrox827]

I had a work AUII, i ordered the bench seat option and could carry 6 people, it had a column shift auto and foot hand break, the car was geared high so had problems laying rubber. It was a good cruiser until someone hit me up the back at the lights, it saved me ;)

[@RossReviewsau]

can't go wrong with one i reckon they just where great reliable cars back then.. nothing flash but all ya needed

[@68mustangmustang77]

Love the sound of old school. And like the barra we turned the old Windsor into something cool. Nice! 👍🍻

[@RossReviewsau]

that is so true man! so cool to see Aussies designing these cars n making them so so good

[@leighfauvette2080]

Great review as always. Those were the glory days of aussie motoring. The AU wasn’t the best falcons to have ever come out but they sure made it up with the BA’s and so on 🤙

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! it really was the glory days... agreeed not the best falcon but man it is special :) really want one now haha!

[@leighfauvette2080]

Hey mate. Look there’s no denying it, once you’ve driven one you want one. Just remember you have a mint xr8 Ute in your driveway that will sure bring you smiles every time you see it. Keep up with the reviews, your one lucky man👊

[@Mr500RWHP]

Can't wait to hear your opinion on this Aussie classic mate

[@RossReviewsau]

1 word - EPIC!

[@Mr500RWHP]

@@RossReviewsau Yeah mate saw the upload. Nice sounding Tickford

[@boss302frostyfordfan2]

This and the xr8 sprint all I need in life

[@RossReviewsau]

would be one sweet garage :)

[@boss302frostyfordfan2]

Ross Reviews yeas it would😂👍

[@Mrcc893]

First time when I saw this car was in video game called Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2! whenever I saw this car, I fell in love with it! this car is one of my dream cars!

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome car awesome game

[@mitchellsmith6390]

I wish they made more of these. What a beautiful machine.

[@RossReviewsau]

i know they are soo cool.. would love to see more on the road

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@RossReviewsau Well that's the thing! Their rarity is was makes those cars so special and unique!

[@chadkyletheman41]

Mitchell Smith 🤣🤣🤣

[@calamtransgression9264]

They're are about 400+ 200+ T3 manual and a few more Autos. Same with the TS50's plus 40 or so got sent to NZ and the 3 TL50's one lucky guy has one of each the TE/TS/TL50 5.6L the Pursuit 250 was around 230 built

[@chadkyletheman41]

Calam Transgression all shit boxes. Australia should be ashamed of the falcon in every form.

[@nathanthomas8184]

Great review Ross like the way U interpret the Aussie way. Only one way to Drive a Ford Down under is Flat Stick & get some public with the Rock box blasting away & only slow down when parking it

[@RossReviewsau]

dame straight m8! foot down n let it RUN! gotta dirve it how it was meant to be :)

[@0403019]

AU's were ugly but they sure as hell did a good job on the tickfords. Ts50 had a much nicer interior, this looked bland. Pretty sure the autos had the traction control and the steering wheel button gear changers. I remember dad had an AU as a company car, and those window switches were a trip at first, I think it's coz the trim sloped downward, rolling the switch backward, was at a higher point, hence window up? Can you review some of the LWB/town cars? Anyways, love your work as always mate, sounding more and more like an aussie, especially when you say bloody 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks! yes i think you are correct on all of that. tickford def pulled a rabbit out the hat with this car haha i looks so good n when you see what they had to go off, man they did well.. cheers for the suggestion i will try my best to find one!

[@chrissmith9854]

Great review mate... I wish I had the coin to buy one of these.., me and my dad were in love with them back when they were new.. I like the interior in the TE50 better.. wheels magazine got 5.6sec to 100 when new in perfect conditions...

[@RossReviewsau]

i reckon this could still get there haha my driving was not the best spun the wheels a bit in first so lost some time.. they are so cool these cars i really really want one now haha! lets hope youtube can eventually buy me one! ha

[@apsallpartsolutions7312]

I have all the road tests and never seen 5.6sec to 100kmh....

[@Binzy-jq2xq]

The reason the T series falcons with the Windsor engines had a zero tow capacity is because the used blocks from the US that had a lot of the strengthening material removed to reduce the weight of the block. On the test dyno's under heavy loads they would break the block. Also some of the first ones sold to customers managed to break the blocks when towing.

[@RossReviewsau]

really cheers for the info m8.. always been curious for the reason

[@plumbs7199]

Love the car and as always Ross , great vid ! Love the “ Ross Laugh “ ! When ever you hear that , you know she’s pulling hard !! Lol!

[@RossReviewsau]

haha! yes m8 always a good review when i can't stop giggling like a schoolgirl 🤣

[@adhithyasodhi3203]

I love your reviews mate. Along with most everyone else, I hated the AU when it came out. Now I don't mind them at all and that one looks [and sounds] awesome :)

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks man! appreciate the support glad your enjoying them.. i love these cars eh.. just nothing else like em on the road :)

[@Tony-112]

I forgot how good this looks, great review 👍🇦🇺

[@RossReviewsau]

i love em eh.. cheers glad you enjoyed it

[@queenslandballistics2987]

Hopefully you didn't get caught driving without the number plates! But as always great review, I just hope that one day you can get a hold of a TS50 one day! 😘

[@RossReviewsau]

had a permit to take it out :) but ya very cool car.. TS50 is like adam said the same car with minor trim differences (dash) hope to see one someday tho!

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@Adam Dalla-libera That's right but the TS50 also had different rims (5 spoke) and white background for the instrument cluster rather than a blue background.

[@IC3XR]

The only sexy looking factory AU in my opinion And that Windsor... 🤤

[@RossReviewsau]

its so cool eh! gotta agree with ya

[@alectraproject]

Thanks for showing this to us. Good job!

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you :)!!!

[@robt326]

Nice review mate! Coming from a TS50 owner!

[@RossReviewsau]

you lucky guy! amazing cars glad you enjoyed it

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

AU Series 2 and 3 I liked, with the XR6 and XR8. The TS50 and TE50 were a nice top end car and I didnt really like the look of the replacements after these fantastic editions.

[@danielreynolds6498]

As iv said before keep up the great work. Love the reviews. And love the passion for Australia cars. And as well the ( wwwwhhhhoooo hoooooo hoooooo ) when the right foot is down. True appreciation.

[@RossReviewsau]

hahah wwhhhoooooo hhoooo🤣 thanks m8 means a lot to have all the support! hope to have one in my driveway soon!

[@danielreynolds6498]

Ross Reviews got two Barra’s Utes in my driveway BA RTV and FGX XR6 both tray bodies on.

[@simonmillar9161]

These were great cars and was a review I really enjoyed it not many are shown tend to be hidden not driven

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you glad you enjoyed the review.. they really are amazing cars.. n you rarely get to see them anymore.. big thanks to the owner who trusted me to take it out for the day :)

[@heckler3119]

Look at this epic AU doing incredible things!

[@RossReviewsau]

UP THE AU!

[@FuelBurnMedia]

Great content and a super slick video! Love it mate 😎🤙

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! appreciate the support

[@THRASHED05]

I'm a holden man but my mate had one from new and it was a great car and went good sounded great he loved it.

[@RossReviewsau]

solid cars im in love with this thing.. want one haha

[@AlanGresham]

Nice to see you enjoy a T-Series, great review.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8! was a blast to see this thing

[@kanelewis4556]

Good Review mate Great job ! 🤙🏻

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers brotha

[@Sara-ig1jq]

Hey Ross I’ve just subscribed cause this video caught my eye, fantastic car , I’ve got a vt series 2 ls1 ss commodore manual if you want to review , just got the engine built, cam, pistons and all and makes descant power

[@RossReviewsau]

hey thanks for subscribing and joining the Team :) i would love to review your SS! sounds awesome.. are you in perth? be great if you could email me or PM me on FB/Instagram links are in the description

[@fordnut2358]

Just a thing of beauty ,good vid

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks brotha!

[@SpikerDragon95]

I first knew this car in Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 for the PS2 and since then I always love the design as well that blue color, sadly here in Costa Rica theres no way in hell to get a hand of one of those not even the base model hahshah

[@RossReviewsau]

Costa Rica! so cool you have made it to my little Aussie yt channel! love this car also.. i never knew about it untill like 2 weeks before reviewing it! haha so happy i got the chance to take it out very cool car

[@dazaspc]

I think the AU will go down as the most underrated Falcon ever made. As far as durability, serviceability and functionality. The Series 1 and those grills were ahead of their time and today considering what is about at the moment a lot less ugly. Australian made gearboxes, engines {except for the V8 that was useless anyway as they would split in half if you built them to over 500hp} electronics. They made the boot spoiler a thing in their time as well. Tens of Thousands of Commodores, Falcons, Magnas and other assorted cars all of a sudden needed these extra bits of plastic mounted on the rear, the soccer moms just couldn't do without them. The AU standardized the large diameter wheel and brakes in Australia where as prior 15" was seen as big. Big wheels made everything ride better and tires lasted longer due to the extra rubber. I would say though the TE 50 was way overpriced in it's time considering a a brand new Commodore with an LS1 VT series 2 was 30K cheaper and in a manual would see the TE off pretty easily. The car to get from this era if you ever find one is the VT series 1 with the blue print 5.7. Highly under rated.

[@RossReviewsau]

gotta agree! it really did feel far superior in build quality and over all driver feel.. the interior is nothing to look at but i will last the test of time 100% very much underrated and fords figures i think we're on the low side as usual lol tickford created something special with this car n i really wish i had one

[@craigfleming9587]

I've been in one loved it!! Nice review buddy

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks mate love these cars eh

[@craigfleming9587]

@@RossReviewsau yeah a friend took me for a ride in one did huge fish tails!! Love your enthusiasm and accent mate, keep up the good work

[@2jztheworld361]

This is such a sick car! Now you have to review a good old lpg au forte with the weird dash office just for a laugh haha

[@RossReviewsau]

haha i will at some point just for a laugh! :P

[@AlanGresham]

Dash office for sale right now on eBay - only asking $700.

[@Andy_M986]

I had a 98 Fairmount Wagon with a 5 litre Windsor stroker caste Iron engine,it was Tickford enhanced as well,with the rims and body kit,Silver with tints,and lowered a touch. It could be heard 4 blocks away,had the deepest rumble and sweetest sound,gutted i sold it now,the new owner couldn't handle the power,and wrapped it around a power pole at 12am one morning,on a drugs mission.

[@RossReviewsau]

thats epic mate.. yeh the windsor is something special def still has that more oldschool feet and sound to it :)

[@Andy_M986]

@@RossReviewsau It was a cammed V8,that's why it sounded so throaty.

[@queenslandballistics2987]

16:50 Typical of an AU Falcon with the saggy head liner in the back! 😅

[@RossReviewsau]

you knew it was always gonna happen haha

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@RossReviewsau Well yeah, but I didn't always want to think the worst of the AU Falcon. 😒😅😂

[@RossReviewsau]

@Adam Dalla-libera you did haha

[@lulurobot2065]

least it didn't have a rusty boot lid... some bro pulled up beside me today in a stocko Au and said "hey bro you know you got rust in your boot" haha its a big fucking rusty embarrassing hole, doesn't just happen over night but hey good Samaritan i guess, anyway was like "yehhhhhh mate the Aye yous brother they known to get a rusty ass" he was like "ohh true i just bought mine last week"

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@lulurobot2065 My goodness what a shame! 😔 Hopefully it wasn't anything too special like a TE, TS, XR6, XR8 etc. And that it was just some old shit-box Forte! Otherwise that be real sad for the owner! 😢 But I'm sure that in the worst-case-senario a new boot lid can be sourced from the wreckers anyway! So all good! ☺👍

[@blumie006]

The rims are a perfect match

[@RossReviewsau]

100% love how it all works! beAUtiful car

[@bbbnnuuuhgg7016]

Another top review like always👍🏼

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you!

[@sfrrob]

One of the greatest Australian cars ever. Don't be surprised when we're all old and crusty that these will be fetching the same big $$ like the X series falcon of the 70's are today.

[@RossReviewsau]

i can easily see these climbing in value big time.. they already have started! def one of the most interesting and cool falcons ive ever seen

[@deanisplemoni]

This shape just looks better the older and older it gets.

[@RossReviewsau]

It really does keep getting better eh

[@Gazzitas]

I reckon it looks better than the BA and BF Falcons, since it has the same aggressive, modern body kit whilst maintaining the uniqueness of the AU head/taillight design. Whereas the the head/taillight design on the BA/BFs doesn’t match up to the styling of the doors. I also feel that all the Tickford AU’s look how the AU should’ve always looked, including the ones from 1999 onwards, so if anything they already nailed design near the beginning. Just that they didn’t have the common decency to make it affordable and mass-produced.

[@RossReviewsau]

yeh i gotta agree tickford got it right with these.. they look really good.. not sure if better than a BA/BF but very close.. i do love the TE50 front end tho especially.. its a shame they where so expensive back in the day

[@Gazzitas]

​@@RossReviewsau Yup, to me it's just that when the AU actually looks right, with the Tickford styling, the BA's look somewhat boring in comparison. Although I'm probably comparing it to the standard models rather than the FPVs. Considering how the BF and FG appear, maybe if Ford had made slight adjustments so their standard AU's looked more like the Tickfords, they may have kept the Falcon's throne as the best selling Aussie car. And then there's the Ford R5 concept in 2000, which literally looks like the middle ground between the AU and BA headlight design.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@Gazzitas yes i think i know what your referring to it was a coupe ya? they made a prototype but never actually sold them? could be wrong lol ya i reckon you gotta compare the tickfords with the FPVs tho.. both amazing looking cars in my eyes.. hard to pick a winner

[@T3Stroker]

The towing "ban" was lifted very early after production began and an insert was sent out to all owners to put in their manual.

[@RossReviewsau]

really!? that would make sense hah seemed crazy that they were not allowed to tow anything

[@Binzy-jq2xq]

@@RossReviewsau Because the engine blocks cracked under extended heavy loads.

[@haroldcampbell4531]

@@Binzy-jq2xq Sorry Bud , What a load of rubbish

[@Binzy-jq2xq]

@@haroldcampbell4531 Sorry bud , I worked for Tickford/Prodrive in the future model engineering department at broadmeadows as a technician and this is what we were being told by the engineers was the problem with blocks, the later blocks for the falcons were being sourced from the US and were lightened a lot to reduce weight in their trucks. I don't know if ford had trouble in the states with the engines as trucks engines are loaded a lot also. I can only tell you what I was told at the time. Cheers

[@NoBody-ht1oh]

Just bought a pursuit 250 Ute. Love it

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s awesome mate👌 what a find

[@NoBody-ht1oh]

@@RossReviewsau yeah I snapped it up damn quick. Good reviews you do too mate. No mindless dribble just the facts. 👍

[@runslaTe]

counting the days brother

[@RossReviewsau]

very soon see you tmr man

[@runslaTe]

watching it now bro...the Windsor is Magic..killer vid

[@NoBody-ht1oh]

Had one of these. Loved it. Regret selling it! Better than any bloody mustang of a similar age!

[@RossReviewsau]

they are so much more special than a mustang 100% your one of the lucky ones who has at least once in there life had one! such a cool car

[@Lou_Chandler]

Peak Aussie car manufacturing right here

[@RossReviewsau]

So good the AU

[@whatsgoodie5586]

Can't wait mate 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

its a really cool car

[@whatsgoodie5586]

You are one lucky bastard 👍it's rare to see one of them around. The own should swap the lights with the series 2 au xr. 😂😂 good on ya mate 💪

[@itznsdominator3521]

Never been a fan of the AU Falcon however this one is way easier on the eyes and actually has power Just for clarification I am not a Holden or Ford guy I like my BMW's and Benz's and Mitsubishi's and I am quite impressed with this car bravo Tickford

[@RossReviewsau]

yes its def the best looking AU i've ever seen! n with the Aussie 5.6 she goes well.. awesome car :)

[@EverestOffroad.]

Some would say this and the TS version were the last true aussie v8 muscle car

[@RossReviewsau]

i do believe they were made differently to the newer cars.. can 100% feel the difference..

[@Ratter2E]

@@RossReviewsau yeah that's the twin A arm rear end, and that's also why they don't want you to tow, plus that 0-5 weight engine oil , . I have the TS-50 in an Auto and does have traction control and there is no on / off switch for it, its a painful process to turn off, they are an 18 year old car now but every time I take it out it still turns heads .

[@RossReviewsau]

@@Ratter2E would love to see how the autos actually work! buttons on the wheel :)

[@thedrvn]

So like a UK ford st220 then!

[@RossReviewsau]

just having a look at that car i can see the slight similarity on the front end :) this car was a gem

[@douglaswiddows2088]

No definitely not like the st220

[@RossReviewsau]

@@douglaswiddows2088 ya def not the same but i kinda get where he was coming from

[@AlanGresham]

JST DRVN The T1 and T2 were more along the lines of an ST220, even had a stainless mesh grill.

[@pete508]

Another nice review Johnny mate,the old mighty Au,all Fords have bland interiors I wish Ford had of spent more like Holden did,but they all go like a rat up a drainpipe so I forgive them hahaha,also hope you review a FG Xr6 n\a with the Zf eventually just to get your opinion,ok mate looking forward to your next vid take care.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks Pete! ford always has bland interiors unfortunately but that all goes out the window once you stomp your foot down! im still looking for one but im confident it will happen soon! thanks for the suggestion

[@jacarandaaaa]

Ahh yes the Ford Falcon! Great car to drive and street race..

[@Bondmaster007]

Nice..... very Nice... The cars are coming to you... Growing fast

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you bro! let's hope we keep climbing on them subs :)

[@steves6129]

My brother sold his for peanuts about 6 years ago he bought it brand new , unfortunately he needed to sell it. He purchased a fgx xr8 sprint in 2016 but still missing the tickford.

[@RossReviewsau]

love the XR8 Sprint! amazing machine.. imagine if he still had this to go along that car! garage goals right there

[@T3Stroker]

@@RossReviewsau I'm lucky enough to have both ... pity I can't throw up a pic here for you to drool over. LOL

[@glennrobinson567]

Yes please...had a series 1 xr8 and it was awesome car.

[@RossReviewsau]

they are just so good.. once you drive it you just have to have one lol

[@sandygarage3802]

It's a beAUt, sounds as good as it looks. Long live Aussie muscle👍.

[@RossReviewsau]

one of the coolest AUssie cars ever..

[@crabmans13]

The Drivers Window switch is plugged in backwards, Rotate the electrical connector 180' and it will work correctly. :D

[@EBfalconV8]

An American reviewing an AU TE50 🤨 well then... I've had 3 AU XR8 220s, 2 of them Rebels. Great, fun cars that sound and handle real nice, definitely better than BAs (also had 3 of now lol). Have a GT now but would still love a T3 TS or TE50

[@RossReviewsau]

Canadian.. but consider myself an Ausssie.. i fit in better here lol (been here 10 years) these cars are so good.. its amazing the cars you've had over the years with no one else in the world really knowing about them..

[@EBfalconV8]

@@RossReviewsau my appologies, my Canadian relatives would shoot me for that mistake lol. Ford Australia definitely made some ace cars, we were lucky down here for a while. If you look back, the original Australian branch out came from Ford Canada. Well done with the videos 👍

[@genuinestance387]

i seen this video a year ago, today i was driving and i seen one on the road. he was driving 80 in a 110 probably watching out for roos… i would too😂

[@RossReviewsau]

they are a rare sight eh! love the T series AUs.. so cool

[@lachlantownsend2209]

dad has one hope to save up some money in a few years to buy it off him eventually one of my dream cars

[@RossReviewsau]

do it man! they are soo cool.. i would love to have one of these

[@markfinnigan4994]

Rossie boy, Rossie boy! Now you're talking! The days when Ford and Holden looked at each other from their bunkers and screamed, "Fuck you!" To each other every chance they got! Thanks for a great review fella! Cheers

[@RossReviewsau]

hahah! this is excellent.. them where the glory days eh! fighting every model release to one up each other :) glad you enjoyed it m8!

[@deanwharepapa8561]

Such a Awesome Falcon for its time

[@RossReviewsau]

it's still awesome haha def not what the new ones are for speed but man still goes bloody well for an old girl.. love this thing

[@mattcrick2156]

Good vids bro, can you review the EL GT ?

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! i will def try and find one for ya.. would be keen to see how one of them goes too haha

[@oliveoil1158]

This is the best au ever

[@RossReviewsau]

100%

[@tymac3306]

Ohh that interior is BAAAAAD omg did I just hear $57,000? In 2002? Screwwww that so hard!

[@RossReviewsau]

interior is the worst part as for most fords..

[@datjap8883]

Nice video! You’re a very likeable person!

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you :)

[@datjap8883]

Ross Reviews no worries!!

[@geraldselvey7687]

That front grill and bumper should be sold aftermarket and fitted to EVERY AU

[@RossReviewsau]

Agreed

[@frarin3913]

Love these ❤️

[@RossReviewsau]

they are so cool! i love the tickford T3 bodykit

[@lulurobot2065]

Don’t forget to set the upload reminder on

[@RossReviewsau]

tmr morning!

[@lulurobot2065]

Up the au! Haha, on ya mate 👍

[@maya00795]

Exhaust note😘...... Awesome........ Greetings from india🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🙌🤘🏻

[@djl876]

I haven’t seen one of these since... well they were released lol.

[@RossReviewsau]

they are a very rare sight! haha so cool to see and drive one finally!

[@carpocolypsenow]

The AU is ageing remarkably well. a better looking car these days than the BA/BF

[@RossReviewsau]

not sure if its better then the BA but def has aged so well and i want one haha.. i personally love the front headlights on this AU :)

[@deniswoolman3904]

owning both a BA XR8 and a TS50 T3, i think the BA looks a little bit more prettier, but T3 looks more meaner and aggressive and definitely turns more heads.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@deniswoolman3904 agreed m8 wow you are one lucky guy ahah talk about garage goals!

[@deniswoolman3904]

@@RossReviewsau Yes but I think my 22 year old son who has already got dibs on the T3 is already planning my death

[@RossReviewsau]

@@deniswoolman3904 hahaha!!! look out

[@urabusliberty9258]

I would love to see your do a Magna Ralliart or a Magna vrx awd

[@RossReviewsau]

lets hope i get the chance to review one! would love to

[@T3Stroker]

Nice work

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8

[@T3Stroker]

The door badge is a T Series badge not a Tickford badge. Tickford badge is the "wings"

[@RossReviewsau]

haha yes my mistake on that had a brain fart i guess