This Rare ED XR8 Will Make You Wish You Had A Time Machine!

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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take out this very Rare Fully Optioned Ford Falcon ED XR8! V8, Manual, RWD this car is pure Gold.. they don't make em like this anymore unfortunately...
This Rare ED XR8 Will Make You Wish You Had A Time Machine!
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[@mickeydee3595]

The last model falcon my grandmother made before she retired. I will be showing her this video when I see her next. From memory her first model was the XB. She worked at broadmeadows ford plant 😁

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s awesome mate!

[@deputycartman]

You just can’t beat that colour! 🇦🇺

[@RossReviewsau]

The best eh🇦🇺🔥

[@chrisF351]

cobalt blue👍

[@sandygarage3802]

One of my favourite model Falcon's from the 90's👍👌. I like the quads, my first car, a Laser TX3 had quad headlight's.

[@RossReviewsau]

The quads look good eh

[@barra245t2]

Yeah they are the bizz.love the 90's cosworth look.

[@gregiespot3576]

I think the Escort RS series in conjunction with Cosworth designed the quad lights …..I remember the English RS 2000 Escort…..but having an XR 8 takes the cake……awesome car …👍

[@Twenty_Six_Hundred]

Never owned the XR variant of these but i had owned like 10 EA-ED Fairmonts. I used to basically hoard boxcars about 20 years ago. My family members kept asking why i just kept buying more. They just didn't understand how awesome these cars really are. Really miss them and wish i kept atleast two of them.

[@RossReviewsau]

Damn! if only eh haha. cant blame you for wanting so many

[@mclouj]

My second car was a ED Fairmont in the same colour as this unit, brings back the memories! Fairmont interior was the finest in velour and even had the leccy windows. Dash and controls / stereo pretty much identical though. Love the review!

[@RossReviewsau]

glad i could bring the memory back :)

[@Xlerv8]

what a fine example of an early 90s v8, XR8 sprints are pretty rare these days. Miss the quad headlights!

[@RossReviewsau]

Was immaculate eh🔥🤯

[@Xlerv8]

@@RossReviewsau definitely maintained meticulously, and garaged 💯

[@HereIsMyOffer]

Growing up, I loved the EB ED falcons, even the interiors seemed cool. They also looked awesome roaring around Bathurst in Shell FAI livery, with dick Johnson and John Bowe at the wheel..

[@RossReviewsau]

they are a bloody cool falcon.. i rate em

[@petermanuel7128]

Great review, Ross. I like the colour and the sound. Very nice example of a well looked after Falcon from 1993. I have seen them online for sale, not many of them but making good money now days. They’ll be a good collectors car for the future. Thanks for the review.

[@RossReviewsau]

100% collectors car now and this one was so mint 👌

[@shreckm6470]

Trying to buy one of them at the moment or a spot on EL XR 8 or XR 6.

[@petermanuel7128]

@@shreckm6470 goo luck in finding one Have seen them for sale now and again in good condition Going for big money now days

[@sandygarage3802]

@@shreckm6470 Carsales has a good number of XR6's & XR8's, there's some EL's in the XR6 & some XR8'S in the EF's.

[@simoncutajar6757]

Love the Aussie content mate. Been binging on your channel of late. You've inspired me to purchase my dream weekender car - BA XR8 with the manual, of course! Next time you're in Melbourne would be great to setup a Melbourne subscriber meet and cruise 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s so awesome to hear mate! Would love to see it next time I’m there with a meet

[@troymark2298]

I’ll bring my MK-11,manual with mods along too - lotta fun the old Boss Engine

[@victorpeirce4753]

@@RossReviewsau Hi Jonny...I wouldn't have a car meet in your name. Too many dickheads, if shit hits the fan and it will, all the trouble comes back on you. Not worth it, ask Troy Candy lol.

[@jethrox827]

I used to hate these... but now they make me reminisce of the good ole days

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely reminds you of the good old days

[@johncabrera7695]

Sweet ride. I had an EB Fairmont, the quality and feel was amazing. Miles ahead of the competition.

[@RossReviewsau]

Lovely falcon this!

[@giovannitodaro589]

Absolutely love the ED!!!! And love this one it sounds sooooooo good!! I miss my ED! My first car was a ED XR6. I regret every day selling mine 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@RossReviewsau]

🥲🥲🥲 always regret them sales eh

[@edxr6949]

I kept mine mate 👍

[@antzman88]

Just had the big 6 in my xr rebuilt and its even cobalt👌😎

[@TheBraddles82]

My dad had an identical xr8 as a work car. Was a good car except all the brake failing issues they had with the EDs That car you’re in is a credit to its owner 👍🏻

[@RossReviewsau]

Massive credit to the owner eh

[@nevillejohnson8316]

Always loved it when new model Tickford Falcon's came in to the Ford dealership I worked at in the 90's in Adelaide. Feel blessed to have been there, and even luckier I think to have been able to buy a ED XR8 Sprint. Amazing car to drive on the highway, stealth all the way as in nobody knew what they were... 😎

[@josheee6123]

Beautiful example, best colour choice in the ED range imo, 5 speed and the wheels look mint. Great review matey 💯

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks mate! Was a really mint example

[@marciwhitton6351]

Nice car, I'm currently driving a 95 xr6 station wagon and I believe that there is only 1 more like it where I live in Tasmania. It needs some maintenance but has treated me well over the years. Very quick on the road BTW.

[@RossReviewsau]

Great share! Love a good old falcon

[@dennisbird2710]

Long live the mighty falcon 🇦🇺 , I brought my 1999 au xr8 ute back in 1999 from jubilee ford at 5 dock brand spankin, got 456000 ks on the clock now and has NEVER missed a beat, i still love it

[@RossReviewsau]

So good mate! Used as intended

[@tba3900]

I have an ED XR collection. All in Lemans red. Man/auto XR6, Auto XR6 wagon, man/auto Sorints, Auto XR8 and a XG XR6 Ute. I have enough XR specific spare parts to build 2 from scratch.

[@XR694]

Awesome video. I still have my Ed XR6 in Black Pearl. One of the best falcons ever made.

[@gureno19]

Nothing beats the late 2000s when you could buy just about any E series with a coles hot chook and a carton of bush chooks. I think i went through every EF/EL variant outside of a GT and never spent over $5k 😂.

[@mrfrdman]

Very Nice ED, first of the quad headlights and Manual, good review bud:)

[@RossReviewsau]

Appreciate it man!

[@ls1hinchy546]

Nice ED XR 👍 18yrs old- my first car purchased from a caryard dealer was a EB XR6 exactly the same but in green

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice ride! Great learner

[@reeceeyles9924]

Great cars. I sold mine for $3,800 17 years ago. Mine was a 5 speed Polynesian green. Best car i’d had at the time.

[@RossReviewsau]

:( man i get that was a lot more money than today.. but still, manual and in the green! $$$ = Today

[@reeceeyles9924]

It was so clean when I got it. I regrettably put it on gas too when the government were handing out rebates. Never ran right after that. Often wonder what it’s doing today, hopefully being looked after

[@chrisF351]

Beautiful ED❤, i was 12/13 when these came out of broady

[@RossReviewsau]

Epic cars! Really had fun driving this

[@Gix321]

Super clean. 👌 Brings me back to my VN SS days. Congrats to the owner for having such a nice car. Great work on the review as well👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks! 👍 i gotta find a mint VN now eh

[@Gix321]

@@RossReviewsau yes, yes you do. A mint atlas grey manual. I'll watch that video 10 times at least.

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

The ed xr8 would be a good collectors car

[@RossReviewsau]

100% collectors car now

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Yeah your right to

[@alexsever9682]

I had an ED xr6. I have owned modern xr6 turbos etc but dammn that EB hold such a special place in my heart ❤️

[@RossReviewsau]

They are a special car eh

[@metalmoto4803]

Man..... I had an ED fairmont v8 in the silver. It had cruise,climate control, electric windows.. I miss that car. This one looks to be in great nick

[@RossReviewsau]

Love the silver on these! Killer cars

[@pcguy5491-the-modern-retro-man]

I remember one teacher of mine on 30th January 2013 on her first job had a blueish purple ED XR8 Sprint and days later she did not have it no more.

[@avonrastonar]

I loved those headlights when these first came out. I wasn't a fan of the car unfortunately. It wasn't as plush as my XF Ghia. That XF was delish 💙

[@RossReviewsau]

I gotta try an XF now haha 😂

[@avonrastonar]

@@RossReviewsauthe Fairmont Ghia....beautiful cars. Most definitely my favourite Falcon ever brother

[@antzman88]

Loved xfs growing up but then owned one or two something about meeting your hero and dissapointment and the 4.1 was depressing as all hell not bad cars just not great either still cool to see some about though they have their place

[@trevapartridge8264]

I've actually driven a black one of these wen I was 17 years old it was the most magical experience

[@RossReviewsau]

That would have been epic mare

[@fullboost]

Always liked these cars, nice video :)

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks guys! I’m a big fan 👋

[@aus80srockradio94]

Nice sound, love Cobalt Blue!

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you like it!

[@reggz1358]

Was waiting for this ahaha i own a manual polynesian green example and have had it since i was a teenager . Great cars and aged so well.

[@RossReviewsau]

Hold onto it mate! Such awesome cars

[@reggz1358]

@@RossReviewsau haha ill never sell her mate

[@ozbusa]

Had an original Peter Brock EA falcon. Loved it. 5.0 v8, lsd, close ratio 5sp box. Wish I still had it.

[@RossReviewsau]

Offf mate would have loved to see that! Beautiful cars

[@edxr6949]

I've had my ED XR6 for 17 years 👍 Polynesian green manual

[@RossReviewsau]

So nice man!

[@todd_harrison4500]

Beautiful car!! That manifold is a decent upgrade over the HO one it would've had from factory! I've had, and do have other cars, but I've continually owned an EA, EB or ED for the last 24 years! And I still drive my manual EB XR8 nearly every day (weather permitting)

[@RossReviewsau]

Right on! i love these E series wish i owned one

[@Grechieman]

Sick as car I would love to own one of these... this and the EB GT are my fav, and would you look at the condition of it man I can't believe how mint it is, a real credit to the owner, thing looks bloody brand new!

[@RossReviewsau]

me too i love the EB GT look.. this was such a credit to the owner! massive ford family, they were great

[@slavojalois1639]

That will be an awesome Hwy car, imagine cruising to anywhere that baby!

[@missinglink4205]

I miss my 1994 Ed Falcon. Nice car and nice review mate 👍🇦🇺🍻

[@RossReviewsau]

Beautiful ED

[@missinglink4205]

@@RossReviewsau yeah bro I drove mine to Queensland and back and didn't miss a beat so comfy aswell

[@72xafalcon]

Those steering wheels with the cruise buttons are quite rare. Last time I checked they were going for a bout $1000 if you find one

[@RossReviewsau]

Rare find

[@saltwater8915]

I had an EB V8 ex-pursuit (from Carnarvon WA) i don't know what they did to it, but it went, and back then ('92) i used to drive it hard and never had issues with police, some of the most fun i had on the road, I got t-boned (not my fault) & the car was a write-off. i replaced it with a EB XR8 ($25000 cash/8 mths old/12K on odometer) and it was just as much fun, late one night (2am - 5am) i did a trip that would take 3.5 hrs in 2.2 hours, i had it up to 220kmh on a few of the straights , there was only me, the moon, and a few kangaroos (I travelled that road often and knew it well), it was written off by an ex and i bought a 4WD... I should've bought an ED XR8 Sprint instead ... Things you look back on and regret not doing. EDIT: for those that call B/S on the speed, all i can say is it was very loose at that speed (very light on the steering )... and if i didn't know the road i wouldn't have done it, and i never repeated that run at those speeds, one run was enough and i didnt want to tempt fate ...

[@antzman88]

My xr6 blew the sox off a gt4 celica looked down expecting 140 nope needle stopped but kept pulling like a choir boy steering wasnt to bad but mines on super lows and rebushed end to end but yea i knew it was getting to its limit

[@pete508]

Yes Johnny mate she's a timeless classic & like brand new,not the quickest but who cares it's a perfect cruiser & the sound alone is good enough for me,I love it man she's a beautiful old girl & I did Indeed enjoy this review so thanks buddy.

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it Pete! She’s a classic for sure

[@jman4652]

Wow. Had one of these back in 2004. It was good. Nothing to brag about power wise. But was nice to drive and sounded great. Only sold it for 5k back then. But now there worth a little more 😢 Good review again mate.

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for sharing.. yeh they definitely are getting to small fortune levels for mint ones.. not a power house but really fun drivers

[@jman4652]

@@RossReviewsau indeed.. And yep. Great fun to drive. 🤗

[@plettzinparadise5343]

Geez. That interior is in A1 condition.

[@RossReviewsau]

Credit to the owner

[@robertceroli3512]

Like the old wind up windows they are bullet proof no power window failure which was common in that era

[@RossReviewsau]

So good eh🤣 need them in my F6

[@rowanross7478]

I like that colour 🇭🇲👍🏾💯🔥 XR6 look great

[@RossReviewsau]

was a insane example

[@P2DAPIPE]

I feel like it needs a set of 17's ROH Z's to be original but awsome looking car 🤙🏼

[@RossReviewsau]

Would be nice to see

[@NathanMedhurst]

They only had 16s

[@kob5840]

Yo, you listened to my request! Cool as, I knew you'd like an ED XR falcon.

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed this one

[@Eichmen]

That was my first car loved it so nice to drive

[@RossReviewsau]

Beautiful car

[@willmcc05]

Ross Reviews You should review some 4 wheel drives would love to see some rarer landcruiser like 74 series gu shorties or just a normal fte 79

[@RossReviewsau]

I want to get into more 4x4s

[@brandonroberts73]

Your gonna make me spend a lot of money if you keep reviewing e series! Another awesome review, and another awesome falcon!

[@RossReviewsau]

Haha so many epic E series 🇦🇺🥵

[@samnwo1525]

The ED xr8 was definitely the nicest looking falcon from the Ea to Ed era.

[@RossReviewsau]

I loved this car

[@g6et_wrx177]

Loved this and the Sprint. XR6 was cool too.

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome cars

[@JasonJohnson-mo5bu]

Yup had a cobalt blue sprint . Was a sad day when we sold it .

[@craigdavid6519]

i had a red ed xr6 man, went hard!! loved that car

[@RossReviewsau]

Manual 👌👌👌

[@danielsulics711]

Holden fan here but dam I love the ED XR8 , something about those quad lights.

[@RossReviewsau]

agreed love the front end.. i need a VN SS now to compare

[@danielsulics711]

I have a VN SS in Melbourne though lol

[@danielsulics711]

To compare you need to review a VR SS which is the 1993 equivalent to the ED XR8

[@rabidsminions2079]

It's from the EA falcon from 1988, ED falcon is the last model of this body series. The EF falcon was a new design and was released in 1994.

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers for the info!

[@cjjarv]

Hate to be an anorak, but the EF is still just a facelifted 5th gen, although a pretty major one, going to the more "swoopy" front design. Next complete redesign was the venerable AU... If I remember correctly when the Falcon XRs first came out the XR6 was famously quicker than than the XR8: almost as powerful and considerably lighter. Quite embarrassing in V8 loving Australia! Can anyone out there confirm this?

[@arkhsm]

The trick Mr. ED Falcon though was the rarer 200kw XR8 Sprint model !!

[@tommclean8940]

Loving the videos keep up the good content!!

[@RossReviewsau]

More to come!

[@Lightsout89]

When they were everywhere we used to laugh at people who owned these ad the commodore of that time was just so much nicer and better faster but now looking at them they are just beautiful and nothing to be laughed at or poked fun at they are such a nice shape sit well I actually went looking to purchase one a week ago and one like this is up around 45 to 55k I was surprised but not shocked its expected beautiful car mate

[@RossReviewsau]

yup it's amazing how much people don't appreciate things until there gone

[@Lightsout89]

@@RossReviewsau true that my brother 🤙🏼keep up the awsome work mate, you should come to Sydney to review some cars I can sort some out for you if you keen

[@chrissmith9854]

Another e series 👌👌 Dad had a EB 5.0L Monty Leather and sunroof auto tho Went to North Queensland in at least 10 times from NSW was a mint runner.. S0 I’m expecting Windsor merch coming out soon.. that’s one shirt or hoody I’d buy bro

[@RossReviewsau]

im going to make that happen next bro! great idea!

[@johnconstantin3536]

Looks better then the ba onwards. Beautiful car, fucking amazing sound. I'd prefer the 302 Windsor over the 260 boss

[@RossReviewsau]

This was a beautiful car

[@il_calabresi8672]

best falcon shape made..

[@RossReviewsau]

Beaty shape

[@martyburgess341]

.I've always loved these E series Fords. Even the sixes were a lot better than Holden could ever produce. This V8 is a great example of Fords engineering and thinking.

[@RossReviewsau]

Really great example! Was lucky to have it on the channel

[@barryphillips7327]

Nice REAL NICE SOUNDS good man, looks Good!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍 I would choose this car over even a late model Falcon ( i would NOT drive an SUV or EV i,d rather WALK thanks!!!! )

[@RossReviewsau]

Amen brother

[@2theCore777]

How's it going Ross 👍✌ Awesome car, love the Oldschool !

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks brother ! glad you enjoyed this

[@petermurgatroyd2002]

Great review 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks mate

[@elrey104]

I had this one as a Wagon and it was a beast to ride, gas was 70c a litre

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome

[@Jo_Wardy]

Cool car but sadly manuals in falcons are hard to find especially stock manuals. I bet walking into a ford dealer in 1994 you would probably be drooling 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

oh man i would love to go back in time

[@Jo_Wardy]

@@RossReviewsau yessir

[@robertmoffattrob122]

T-shirt with a EF falcon would be nice buddy .

[@RossReviewsau]

I’ll keep that in mind.. planing to do a Windsor V8 shirt

[@benharris7358]

lol, you can see the roof lining unsticking, good to know that ford never bothered to fix that since its even happening in my FG

[@RossReviewsau]

😂 it’s a Aussie Ford trademark

[@gruntabro1]

Seen some nice ones around , some with the boot spoiler removed and rolling on 18s and bigger and low

[@RossReviewsau]

they can be made to look really tough!

[@jamesaustralian9829]

Id love to get an EB to EL, in half decent nick and do it up with a barra motor

[@RossReviewsau]

Hard to find

[@djvali9577]

Love the ED😻

[@RossReviewsau]

So clean

[@miltondefrietas6449]

Draggi seems to be abit off with time there.. off a stop watch look more like 6.8-7.2 secs...👌🏽

[@RossReviewsau]

can’t trust the Speedo unfortunately

[@miltondefrietas6449]

Ahhh... diff gears maybe 😂

[@LV-FOURTWENTYSIX]

Hey Ross, you should find a Ford Laser TX3 turbo to review. They were a cool little rocket in their day.

[@RossReviewsau]

if i could find one!

[@julianalderson3938]

It is special older but real nice. Thanx to owner

[@RossReviewsau]

beautiful car

[@coopsnz1]

Xr8 sprint is what you want to review, they bid $50000 now at auction

[@RossReviewsau]

Fingers crossed we can find one

[@blazerlazer5526]

Brooo stoked you reviewed an EfoookinB, got my hands on a tidy 4.0 Futura with the quad lights, and yes you're right, it's unfortunate you don't get to see these old cars anymore😅can't wait to get silver steelies lol ROH wheels aren't my style😂

[@RossReviewsau]

Was really impressed with this Car eh

[@antzman88]

I actual keep coming back to this video👌🏻be good if you were in nz id let you take my ed xr6 for a thrash she aint pretty at the moment but tell ya what the sohc i6 from these are another animal👌🏻😎

[@brookesnuts]

Just watched the new V6 diesel run an 8.2sec 0 to 100 kph

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Funny how there was no EC Falcon. I believe we can blame Queensland : )

[@antzman88]

Yuss👌the best of the 90s its no xr6 but itll do 🤭😂 just had my motor rebuilt and put a shift kit in it wouldnt bother with an 8 or a manual the btr firmed up makes the t5 and base xr8 look silly lol mint review mate ed xrs are the top 3 best lookin falcons mines a cobalt xr6 awsome cars for their age i do want those headlight covers though lol the lights are far from cheap mint review mate🤟😎

[@driftking7219]

Do a vs statesman...!!

[@adelaidedrummer]

I had an ED XR8 Sprint done 0-100 in 5.5 secs factory spec.

[@RossReviewsau]

Sheeesh that’s quick

[@adelaidedrummer]

@@RossReviewsau They are quick cars people dont realize. I wish I kept mine... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXLLqJWAf6eAps0

[@andy2906]

Wow 165kw from factory, that's so amazing for a 5.0v8, how so few.

[@351tgv]

in 1994 that was comparable to the GM Holden 4.9L V8 in Commodore. the standard 4.0L i6 was making 157kW/357Nm while the Commodore 3.8L V6 was making 127kW/292Nm (in VR spec). You have to remember that these "old" V8 are 2 valve per cyl all iron (head and block) pushrod with pretty basic Port Fuel Injection (by todays standards) its actually pretty decent for 1994.

[@andy2906]

@@351tgv too bad, awful to drive now, your flooring it and overtaken by a hybrid Camry 😂

[@ayycee5303]

These cars were great when you were 17 and had no money

[@RossReviewsau]

Still great today hah

[@TheCraney15]

very nice car. The xr8 i wanted but couldn't find

[@RossReviewsau]

So hard to find!

[@REPOMAN24722]

There is an xr8 sprint ed for 24k in immaculate condition.

[@RossReviewsau]

Rare find

[@Psych0Matt93]

my first car was eb xr6 sad cos i wrote it off from going through a barbed wire fence

[@RossReviewsau]

🥲🥲🥲

[@Nick-1992-SRB]

Great Falcon Jonathan and I love the color of it in that sexy blue Aussie cars were great no question about that however I do got to mention one and only thing I didn't appreciate about them and that simply is Australia has ever produced a real ( Sports Car ) aka a 2 door Coupe they might me fast and great looking but they are all technically family cars sedans 😆when you think about it over in the States almost all their high powered cool muscle cars are mainly 2 door coupes the way it should be from the 60s to 80s and up until now to this day.

[@galactica1980]

Yes. Australia has produced 2 door cars. I wouldn't classify them as "sports cars" , more of a performance or muscle car similar to what the US produced at the time. In fact some Aus made 2 door cars were sold on the US market, Monaro->GTO.

[@Nick-1992-SRB]

@@galactica1980 Yes I agree with you on that I did admire the Monaro a nice coupe RWD muscle car.

[@abuharris4222]

wow, i want that

[@RossReviewsau]

Epic car eh

[@kevinsummersford4112]

Looks really nice for its age

[@RossReviewsau]

Super clean

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Would love to import that into the U.K.

[@RossReviewsau]

Be so cool

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

@@RossReviewsau it would...we dont have too many ozzy v8s from the 90s in the U.K.

[@moosethe1st910]

wooh i was close, i guessed 7.5

[@RossReviewsau]

Good guess

[@phantompower6839]

I'm a sick puppy, I love live axles!

[@RossReviewsau]

😈 like me

[@seandemos1912]

Hey apparently society apparel have now closed? If not, do you have a link mate?

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes I have just been informed 🥲 not sure what I’ll do now just yet

[@OLOLAK_7777]

The rust on these cars are the downside about the Ford falcon etc.

[@RossReviewsau]

fair point

[@jesseheise7579]

They do like 200 kms at like 2 and half grand lol beast

[@RossReviewsau]

UP THE WINDSOR!

[@launch4]

Anyone know what wheels those are?