2017 50c ANDA Perth Ford Classics 1978 XC Falcon Cobra PNC

After a crushing one-two form finish at Bathurst 1977, Ford Australia wasn't enjoying much showroom success with its XC Falcon hardtops. But a clever piece of strategy by Edsel Ford II, Henry Ford's great-grandson, turned this around. While earning his stripes at Broadmeadows, Edsel suggested using the revered "Cobra" moniker and striped paintwork for a limited edition batch of 400 Falcon V8 hardtops. The XC Falcon Cobra sold out in just days, its unmistakable blue-on-white striped colour scheme making it one of Australia's most Iconic muscle cars.