The golden age of Australian muscle cars began on 18 April 1967, when Ford Australia unexpectedly announced to its dealers a high-performance version of the XR Falcon. The 'Mustang-bred' XR GT was in direct defiance of Ford Motor Company's order to stay out of motorsport, and ended the delicate dance of diplomacy over what mattered most among Australia's Big Three: an annual, 500-mile race in a country town called Bathurst...

The Australian muscle car has been with us for about five decades, meaning there's plenty of choice for those who want a performance car and a slice of the Aussie dream all rolled into one.

Here is the list of 12 Australian muscle cars of all times that shaped the industry.




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