Ford Landau
Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts
Our Rating: 4
Introduction
The Landau was a coupe version of the LTD, based on the
Falcon hardtop, and was Ford Australia's first Aussie
designed luxury two-door coupe. It retained the
frontal treatment of the full size LTD
with its disappearing head lamps and the full width tail
lamps.
The rear quarter window was altered, being shorter and
squarer than that of the normal hardtop, and all came
with vinyl roofs.
Another unique feature in the interior was the fitting
of individual bucket seats in the rear, rather than
a bench. Mechanically the Landau was the same as the XB
Falcon GT, although it was by design 130kg (286lb) heavier.
The list of standard inclusions was extensive
for the time, and included full instrumentation,
air-conditioning, inertia reel seat belts, power windows,
power steering, radial ply tyres, electric rear window
demister, fully reclining bucket seats, carpeted interior
and boot, four wheel disc
brakes and vacuum operated hide-away
front headlights.
Although Ford would contine with production of the LTD,
unfortunately the Landau ceased production in 1976 after
failing to realise the expected sales success. Perhaps the
practicality of a two-door car of such large proportions was
at odds with the energy crisis that was getting plenty of publicity at the time.
Despite the bad publicity given the percieved "petrol guzzlers",
the Landau was a true world class
automobile. Motoring journalists
of the time praised its quietness all the way to 70 miles per hour,
some claiming it to be the quietest car they had ever driven, it
even winning a comparison with the S Class Mercedes.
And it is for that reason we rate the car so highly as a
classic collectable. Blessed with the sublime powertrain of
the XB GT, and built in such few numbers, there are only a
hand full of Falcon GT's that will prove a better investment
in Aussie muscle cars. Simply put, a case of the ironic becoming the iconic.
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Love it drove it from Brisbane to Sydney and you feel like you could turn around and drive back it is so comfortable.
Been off the road since 2007. Dying to get back on road.
Very lucky to find the car here in NZ.
25200 miles on the clock
All original,matching numbers,still on original tyres.
1 owner in Aussie from 74 to 78 then 1 owner in NZ from 78 to 2016.
Lots of paper work to support the milage.
NZ rego on hold since 2010.
Just felt a need to put a date on this post as to provide updated info on the Landau.
I own a 1974 Landau, Apollo Blue with black vinyl roof and black interior.
Have owned it for about a month now.
Some of the previous replies here have said they came with 302 engine and 4 speed manual which is wrong.
They are the same as the XB Falcon GT just a bit heavier.
351 engine, FMX Auto trans, 9" LSD.
GOOD ones are available for around $50k and expect to pay much more for a concourse car.
There has been an attempt at building a register of all cars which are still 'alive', I think it lost momentum a couple of years ago at approximately 400 cars. Making them very rare Aussie muscle.
If you're looking for one, good luck & beware the usual rust! :)
Manufactured 8/1973 one of the first Ford Landaus made
Original colour is wild violet ,white leather upholstery
Original motor/engine block All numbers match
Colour at moment is Black with Black Vinyl roof
Like to restore to original wild violet , never seen a Landau this colour
Noticed Greg your in the process of restoring, Love to see pics if can
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It is is near original condition, slight rust under back window, and paint work is not the best any more...
He is wanting to sell in order to buy a car that his 91year old mother can get in the back of, a very regretful sale.
Price asking.. $28,000.
Phone: 02 67475716
Email: scottandval@aussiebroadband *** ***
Located in NSW.
Any help would be great. Willing to travel interstate and pay top dollar for the right car!
Richard
Andre.
top car to drive but it is a bit hard to fot 3 kids in the back seat.
copper bronze in colour.
It's a top car. Luxus Modell.95'000 Km. One owner,
Woud sell ist.
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It's a top car. Luxux Modell.95'000 Km.
its in totally origanal condition with very little rust other than some one has put mags on it prior to me owning it they are still very good buys here in NZ compeared to what you guys are talking.
i would possibly look at selling it if got the right offer.