12/10/2026
Drool!
After the Ford Mustang’s 1-2 finish at Bathurst over the weekend, we’re looking back at another iconic chapter in Ford racing history, Brendan Mason’s 1971 XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III. 💙
Originally imported to NZ in November 1971 for Kiwi race car driver Robbie Francevic to compete at the Christmas Grand Prix meeting at Pukekohe, this example features a special hand-finished engine.
Under the bonnet is a 351 Cleveland High Performance V8, paired with a four-speed Top Loader gearbox and Detroit Locker differential. The Phase III earned a reputation as one of the fastest four-door production cars in the world at the time, and remains one of the most collectable Australian performance cars ever built.
Brendan keeps this piece of motoring history in pristine condition and running at its best. You'll be able to see it up close at the 11th Annual Falcon GT South Island Car Show!
Of the 10 XY GT-HOs imported into NZ, six will be on display, alongside an impressive line-up featuring the full range of Falcon GTs ever produced.
📍 Macaulay Motors, 270 Dee St, Invercargill
📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
⏰ 10am–2pm
🎟️ Gold coin entry, with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House.
Come along and check out over 70 seriously cool Falcons!
