This subject of this post is the Paradise Garage Ford Falcon Futura EF 1/43 Scale Diecast Model. The EF model Falcon is one model in a long line of Aussie made Falcons that have been built in Australia for over 50 years. You can find all the info about EF Falcons here: EF Falcon Information
This model is a very good rendition of the real thing. Here, we can see the front where Ford decided to go without an obvious grille. The following model, the EL went back to offering a traditional appearance with a grille.
The Futura was the next model up from the base model GLi in the EF range and as such offered extras like electric windows and ABS brakes. This model faithfully produces the ABS sign that Futuras hav mounted below the high mount rear stoplight in the back window (click on picture above for larger version).
The EF Falcon which was produced in Australia between 1994-96 was available with a 5.7 Litre V8 or as is the case with this model, the ever durable 4.0 Litre straight six (click picture above to see detail of the 4.0 badge). There are still many EF’s getting around on Aussie roads and many in this colour.
I hope you enjoyed this post. This model is a very good rendition of the real thing and can be bought quite cheaply on Ebay if you are looking for one. Please leave a comment and check my other posts for more Aussie, British and American classics.