Description
This guide has been written for the EB Falcon GT, a limited edition model built in celebration of the 25th anniversary since the launch of the XR Falcon GT. The EB GT was produced through the joint venture of Ford Australia and Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE), and was sold in the Australian and New Zealand markets with an original price of $62,500 (AUD). The EB GT was followed by the 30th Anniversary EL GT.[1] [2]
To test the market’s appetite for a new generation GT, Ford Australia’s engineers had initially created a heavily modified EA Falcon GT in 1990. This car was showcased at several motor shows and promotional events around Australia, and was fitted with a 5.8 litre (351ci) Cleveland motor, among many other performance modifications.[3] Despite the car proving popular, the 351 GT project was deemed unviable (largely due to the cost of engine bay modification to the E-series Fords),[4] and Ford was forced to abandon the project, returning the following year to develop a revised Windsor powered GT with the assistance of TVE. Ford made the decision that the 25th anniversary GT would be aimed towards the luxury performance sedan market – as was the case with the original 1967 XR GT. All EB GT vehicles were therefore based on the up-market Fairmont Ghia model,[5] and received unique performance enhancements.
The EB GT has a number of unique features which distinguish it from its standard counterparts and other Tickford engineered Falcons, and their specifications and low production numbers have naturally made them modern classics. This guide aims to clearly outline the original specifications of these vehicles, and provide prospective restorers or purchasers with relevant background information. Should you have any additional information you believe could improve this guide, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Period of manufacture:
November 1992 – April 1993
The GT was released a month after the EB XR6 and XR8 models.[6] We note that Ewan Kennedy’s book states an end date of March 1993.[7] However, April 1993 is considered more accurate given that car number 149 has a build date in April 1993, and April is also noted as a production end date by the EB GT build number database.[8]
Production numbers:
Pre-production validation vehicles: 10 (numbered P01 – P10).[9]
Production vehicles: 255. 240 sold in Australia (numbered 1 - 240), 15 exported to New Zealand (numbered NZ1 - NZ15)[10]