page_title: Ford Falcon (XA)
section_title: Falcon 500 Superbird - RPO 77
hierarchical_section_title: Ford Falcon (XA) / Model range / Falcon 500 Superbird - RPO 77
caption_attribution_description: Ford XA Falcon 500 Superbird Hardtop - RPO 77. Pictured in Polar White/Comic Blue with correct colour-coded wheel centres. Built from March-May 1973. VIN: JG65NM80451K Option 77, Approximately 700 made Engine 302 Cleveland V8 Polar White / Cosmic Blue also Yellow Fire / Walnut Glow Lime Glaze / Jewel Green
context_page_description: The Ford Falcon (XA) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1972 to 1973. It was the first iteration of the third generation of this Australian-made model and also included the Ford Fairmont (XA)—the luxury-oriented version of the Falcon.
context_section_description: Following the positive public reaction given to its XA Falcon GT Hardtop-based “Superbird” show car at the 1973 Melbourne Motor Show, Ford Australia released a limited production “Superbird” to the public. The production Superbird was an XA Falcon 500 Hardtop fitted with an option package designated as RPO 77. The package included the Australian-built 302 cubic inch Cleveland V8 engine, sports suspension, Grand Sport Rally Pack instrumentation and a rear window louvre. Three contrasting paints schemes matched with colour-coded wheel centres were offered, the choices being Polar White with Cosmic Blue accent, Yellow Fire with Walnut Glow accent and Lime Glaze with Jewel Green accent. Large "Superbird" decals adorned the rear quarter panels and the rear-mounted "Falcon 500" badging was retained. The advertised production run was 750 units, however the actual production total is thought to have been lower. The entire production run was completed in the months of March through May 1973.
caption: Ford XA Falcon 500 Superbird Hardtop. Pictured in Polar White/Cosmic Blue with correct colour-coded wheel centres
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