Ford's XA was the first Australian designed Falcon and broke with the traditional styling of the previous XW/XY model, ushering in a new era of curves and for the first time, a two-door hardtop coupe. Showing a strong American influence, the hardtop was Ford's belated answer to the runaway success of the Holden Monaro. Launched in March 1972, the XA was sold in various guises including the 302-cid and 351-cid V8s. The interior was modernised, with wraparound fascia, and front disc brakes became standard across the range, along with safety items like rear seat belts. The hardtop was sold as the Falcon 500 or Fairmont with the option of a GS pack, or in high performance GT guise plus the limited Superbird edition with special decals. Ford's XA/XB/XC hardtops rate as one of the toughest Aussie muscle cars ever made and today have an almost cult following, thanks in no small part to the Interceptor used in the "Mad Max" movies.

Another Ford example with celluloid history, this 351-cid XA Coupe enjoyed a starring role in the 1999 movie "Two Hands" as Sydney crime boss Bryan Brown's personal car and was also driven on screen by a young Heath Ledger. Thereafter it was kept by the movie's director and writer Gregor Jordan until 2004 before passing to the current owner, Sydney comedian and radio personality Merrick Watts with a passion for Australiana. Featuring the desirable 351-cid V8 under the bonnet, the XA has automatic transmission and comes with some recent service records. The car has covered very little mileage in recent years, with routine maintenance carried out. Sold registered in NSW with the numberplates '2HANDS', these are not transferrable if sold interstate.