Chris & Colleen Bitmead debut their immaculate XBOSS Falcon Coupe at the WA Hot Rod & Street Machine Spectacular… After taking the car to the US for the Detroit Autorama earlier this year where it was a Great Eight Finalist for the Ridler Award, it’s now set for a hectic show tour around Australia.
Vehicle Specifications:
Make / Model: 1976 XB Falcon Coupe
Colour: PPG Custom Blue & Grey
Engine: Boss 290 / Kenne Bell 2.6 Litre Blower
Gearbox: C10 Full Manualised Auto
Diff: Jag IRS
Brakes: Wilwood 13.5in Discs / Four-Spot Calipers
Wheels / Tyres: Budnik Gasser 18 x 8 (f) & 20 x 12 (r)
Michelin 245/35 (f) & 335/30 (r)
Chris and Colleen are sincerely grateful to the following people and organisations who have played a part, whether big or small, in the creation of XBOSS.
Aeroplate
Jeff Allen
Mark Allen
American Speed Company
Avon Valley Spray Painting
Benchmark Auto Electrical
Benzenes Detailing
Browns Radiator Service
Michael Carter
Chris Caruso
Class A Auto Electrical
Classic Instruments
Converter Services
Competition and Industrial Coatings
John Gilbert
John Junior Gilbert
Glass for Classics
Greening Autos
Sam Hawkins
Jetcut
Steve Kempton
Stan Khose
Gareth Laugher
Maskells Customs and Classics
Brian McDonagh
Brodie Mitchell
Brennan Morrison
Gary Morrison
PPG
Reaper Customs
Seat Belt Solutions
Ash Sparrow
Travis Sparrow
Vierstra Automotive Design
Ash Waters
Xtreme Ford Tuning
Thanks to Big L Photography for the cover photo. Check out their full album from the show here:
https://www.facebook.com/biglphotography/
Make sure you check out the next edition of Forged Magazine for a full feature on this impressive car.
Song: Rallying the Defense
Composed by Per Kiilstofte
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