AUGUST 1994 FORD XE ESP V8

Almost 30 years have passed since Ford Australia made the fatal mistake of believing that fuel price rises would stop the country’s die-hards wanting V8-powered cars. This 4.9-litre ESP was hailed as the last-ever Aussie Falcon V8 and, although the company’s resolve lasted just nine years, it still ranks as significant. Whether the $50,000 asking price – or anything remotely close to it – was realised we don’t know. However, growing demand for the XE ESP 351 suggests some chance that this one will follow the trend.

SINCE THEN: With Ford’ s manufacturing days over, Blue Oval fans are grabbing anything significanttoOz-Fordheritage. The final A us si eX E V 8 would have to be a prime catch.