1:43 TRAX 1972 Ford XA Falcon GT - Wild Violet - TO05
A$115.00
The TO05 Opal Series XA Falcon GT represented a significant milestone for Trax models. This was the first 1:43 scale model ever made by the company with four opening doors. The colours chosen for the XA's debut release were spectacular as well, Wild Violet on the TO05 and Red Pepper for TO05B. Wild Violet had last been seen as a 1:43 scale Trax colour way back in 1994 when used on the XY GT that was part of the Aussie Muscle Car set. Red Pepper had never previously featured on a Trax release. Comprehensive engine detailing was again a feature of these models. Both were fitted with XA-style 12 slot wheels and concave centre caps. Although demand for this ground-braking release was bound to be strong the decision was taken to limit production to just 2,400 units in each colour.
Availability:
In stock
SKU
TO05
Features Include:
- Diecast chassis
- Opening bonnet, boot & doors
- Interior & exterior detail
- Limited edition of 2,400 pcs
- Release Year: 2008
- Packed in Opal Series Box
The XA Falcon GT was a product of rapidly changing times. Designed primarily in Australia and using very few imported components - although some resemblance to Ford's US-made Torino and Mercury Cougar is apparent the XA was larger than any previous Falcon, less powerful than the XY it replaced but with better handling and greater attention to safety issues. With changes to production car racing in Australia, the XA-based GTHO Phase IV never got to deploy its reported 340kW of power on the racetrack. However, a run of RPO83 versions with more power and rear disc brakes on some were built as the basis for Improved Production XAs that were raced after 1972. The standard GT came in a new colour range with a matt-black bonnet but no shaker air-intake. After flirting with five-slot wheels that broke under race-circuit stresses, Ford returned to 12 slots for the XA. Inside was an all-new dash with significantly increased areas of padding, high-backed seats complied with new head restraint rules but compounded the poor rear vision created by the XA's thick rear roof pillars and small windows. TO05 is a limited edition of 2,400 pieces.
| Manufacture | Trax |
|---|---|
| Classification | Diecast |
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