A 1977 Ford Falcon XC coupe, a model rarely spotted outside Australia, has appeared for sale in Spokane, Washington as a partially restored project. The listing offers American enthusiasts a chance at one of Ford Australia’s most recognizable hardtops, a body style elevated to cult status through racing success and its unforgettable presence in the Mad Max films.
The XC marked the final evolution of the XA-XB-XC Falcon line that defined Ford’s Australian performance efforts during the 1970s. The series was developed locally under designer Jack Telnack, with Brian Rossi crafting the coupe’s distinctive pillarless fastback profile. Underneath, the cars used familiar Falcon engineering, including independent front suspension, a live rear axle and engines ranging from inline-sixes to Cleveland V8s.
Motorsport played a major role in shaping the Falcon’s reputation. The XA GT Hardtop delivered a Bathurst victory in 1973, and continued development carried the XB to a national touring car championship in 1976. Semi-factory support helped the XC achieve a one-two finish at Bathurst in 1977, a moment that cemented the Falcon’s place in Australian racing history. The final two-door models, the XC Cobra editions of 1978, used leftover shells to create a now highly sought-after limited run.
Global recognition arrived when a modified XB GT coupe became the “V8 Interceptor” in Mad Max and later appeared in Mad Max 2. Its aggressive silhouette and exaggerated styling turned the Falcon Hardtop into one of cinema’s most defining muscle cars, inspiring replicas worldwide.
The Spokane project car retains its original Hardtop body and includes glass, panels, a transmission and what is described as an authentic sunroof roof skin. A genuine XB GT steel hood is included, along with a clean title—an important advantage for a restoration candidate. The seller also notes access to a source for a full Mad Max–style body kit.
Listed at $35,000 on eBay, the car represents a rare opportunity for a U.S. buyer to take on an Australian icon that seldom reaches American shores.
