Description[]
The '73 Ford Falcon XB is a Sports coupe produced by Ford's Australian division starting in late 1973. The XB Falcon is often considered to be one of Australia's most prominent classic cars and was the flagship car in the Mad Max film series from the late 1970s and the 1980s. Exactly 949 GT 351 Coupe versions rolled off the assembly lines, making the XB GT coupe exceedingly rare.
The Hot Wheels casting portrays the rare 1973 GT 351 Coupe of the XB Falcon, which was only produced from September to approximately December of 1973.
Versions[]
The '73 Ford Falcon XB has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
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125/240 | 2010 | All Stars 7/10 |
Yellow | Black spoiler, hood stripe, "GT351", sill, side scoop, small FORD on front | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | R7550 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C10, C12, C15, C13 | |
048/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 48/52 |
Yellow | Black spoiler, hood stripe, "GT351", sill, side scoop, small FORD on front | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | R6452 | Malaysia | Base Code(s) C10, C12, C15, C13 | |
048/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 48/52 |
Yellow | Black spoiler, hood stripe, "GT351", sill, side scoop, small FORD on front | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | R6452 | Malaysia | Early International release: Black paint around wheel arches Base Code(s) C09 |
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125/240 | 2010 | All Stars 7/10 |
Metallic Blue | Silver spoiler, hood stripe, "GT351", sill, side scoop, small FORD on front | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | R7550 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C22 | |
048/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 48/52 |
Metallic Blue | Silver spoiler, hood stripe, "GT351", sill, side scoop, small FORD on front | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | R6452 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C22 | |
2011 | Hot Wheels Garage: Ford 7/20 |
Red | Dark red & silver "GT 351" twice on hood; Dark red scallops on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Grey RR10SP | T8268 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C21 | ||
2011 | Hot Wheels Garage: Ford 7/20 |
Copper | Grey & Brown scallops on hood and sides, Silver 'GT351' on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Grey RLRR10SP | T8327 | Malaysia | Some are repainted over light green. Base Code(s): |
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2011 | Australian Diecast Expo | Light Green | Flames on sides, Expo logo on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | RLRR10SP | V3167 | Malaysia | Limited to 3000 | ||
120/247 | 2012 | Muscle Mania: Ford 10/10 |
Metallic Purple | Light Purple, Black & White scallops, "GT351", Black bottom stripe | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | MC5 | V5423 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D46, D48, D49, D50, D51, E01 | |
120/247 | 2012 | Muscle Mania: Ford 10/10 |
Spectraflame Purple | White, Black, & Light Purple stripes on sides and TH | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | RLRR10SP | V5372 | Malaysia | Super Treasure Hunt Base Code(s): |
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120/247 | 2012 | Muscle Mania: Ford 10/10 |
Spectraflame Purple | White, Black, & Light Purple stripes on sides & TH, Silver painted fog lights. | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Chrome RL RRC | V5372 | Malaysia | Super Treasure Hunt Base Code(s): |
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120/247 | 2012 | Muscle Mania: Ford 10/10 |
Red | Silver, Black & White scallops, "GT351", Black bottom stripe | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | V5660 | Malaysia | Also available in Multipacks Base Code(s): E32, E26 (10PK) |
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2012 | Mystery Models 6/24 |
Metallic Green | Green, Black & White scallops, "GT351", Black bottom stripe | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Chrome rim, Black MC5 | X7060 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | ||
198/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW Garage | Dark Yellow | Red & Black stripes, "GT351" | Black Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Grey | Chrome rim, Black PR5 | X1861 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E40, E42 | |
198/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW Garage | Spectraflame Gold | Red & Black stripes, "GT351" and "TH" | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Grey | Grey RR5SP | X2024 | Malaysia | Super Treasure Hunt Base Code(s): E50 |
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198/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW Garage | Spectraflame Gold | Red & Black stripes, "GT351" and "TH" | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Grey RR5SP | X2024 | Malaysia | Super Treasure Hunt Base code(s): E50 |
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198/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW Garage | Black | Blue & Green striples, "GT351" | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Green | Green rim, Black PR5 | X2003 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E50, E51 | |
238/250 | 2014 | HW Workshop: Muscle Mania | Orange | Yellow & White stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | Yellow PR5 | BFF15 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): F39, F41 | |
238/250 | 2014 | HW Workshop: Muscle Mania | Purple | Blue & white stripes | Black / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | Blue rim, black MC5 | BFV61 | Malaysia | Kmart Exclusive Base Code(s): G43 |
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2016 | Hot Wheels Entertainment: Forza Motorsport 1/5 |
Yellow & Black | Black stripes & Forza Motorsport logo on sides, detailed head- & taillights | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome & Grey TRR | DJF43 | Malaysia | Also included in Forza Motorsport 5-Car Premium Set Base code(s): J32, J35 |
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220/250 | 2020 | HW Flames 7/10 |
Metalflake Dark Green | Black Hood, Yellow Flames all over | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Gray) | Black | Gold MC5 | GHD65 | Malaysia | Base code(s): N23, N24, N25 | |
2021 | HW Flames 5-Pack | Metalflake Light Blue (Aqua) | Dark Blue Flames with Light Blue & Silver outline across sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Blue Chrome Rim PR5 | GTN48 | Indonesia | Base code(s): P34, P48 | ||
2023 | Ultra Hots 5/8 |
Spectraflame red | Detailed headlights and taillights, afterburner flame tampos, black accents | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | 5SP & UH | HLH90 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R49, S02 |
2010 card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 1972
Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Designer: Ford Motor Company
Specialty: With fat muscular lines, Ford V8 engine and front spoiler and hood scoops, this Australian muscle car was made for down under fuels.
Trivia[]
For the 2010 First Release of this casting, Hot Wheels decked the Falcon GT out in it's real-life color scheme of 'Yellow Blaze' with black 'paint-outs'. For it's second release, it was 'Apollo Blue' with silver 'paint-outs'. Of the 2899 XB GT's that rolled off the production line between 1973 and 1976, 496 were Yellow Blaze and 178 were Apollo Blue.
Unlike the Hot Wheels version, the XB GT had its bumper bars painted in the body color. Chrome bumper bars were only on other XB Falcon models.