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Ford has had a long and surprisingly deep relationship with Australia, stretching back over a century. The company began assembling cars locally in 1925 and eventually became a major manufacturer and engineering hub, especially in Victoria. Over the decades, Ford cars became a familiar sight on Australian roads, ranging from small passenger vehicles to rugged workhorses and performance icons.

One of the most legendary Ford nameplates in Australia was the Falcon. Built locally for more than 50 years, it evolved into a uniquely Australian-designed large sedan that handled harsh roads, long distances, and heavy use.

It became a staple as a family car, taxi, police vehicle, and even a motorsport winner, particularly in touring car racing and endurance events.

Ford Australia also produced luxury models like the Fairlane and LTD, which were popular with business and political figures. In the modern era, Ford has shifted toward global platforms, with models such as the Mustang, Everest SUV, and the hugely successful Ranger ute playing leading roles. The Ranger, designed with major input from Australian engineers, has even been one of the country’s top-selling vehicles in recent years.

Today, Ford in Australia is less about full local manufacturing and more about importing, engineering influence, and adapting global models for Australian conditions. Still, the brand remains deeply embedded in Australian automotive culture, symbolising toughness, reliability, and long-distance capability on the open road.

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It became a staple as a family car, taxi, police vehicle, and even a motorsport winner, particularly in touring car racing and endurance events.

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JC Reardon (John) is a prolific Australian author born in 1950, known for writing over 200 books across diverse subjects, including history, technology, and biography. He is also a pioneer in Australia's technology landscape, having founded one of the country's first Internet Service Providers and operated its first domain name provider.

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Key Details About JC Reardon:

Prolific Author: Reardon has written a vast catalogue of books, covering topics such as Australian history (e.g., The Story of QANTAS, Sydney Australia), biographical topics (William Bligh, Vladimir Putin), and specialized subjects like motorcycles, the British SAS, and Artificial Intelligence.

Background in Technology: He was a trailblazer in the Australian IT industry, specifically in the formative years of the Internet, adopting satellite technology and managing domain names.

Interests: Beyond technology and writing, he is interested in genealogy and amateur radio.

Publishing: His paperback editions are largely available through the platform "Books by", where he is featured as a technologist-turned-author.

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