The Ford Landau is one of Australia’s great personal luxury coupes, built locally from 1973 to 1976 and based on the bold XA Falcon hardtop. With its long bonnet, pillarless two door profile, concealed headlights and padded vinyl roof, the Landau blended muscle car presence with executive comfort. Under the bonnet sat Ford Australia’s 351 cubic inch Cleveland V8, matched to an automatic transmission, while four wheel disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning, electric windows and plush trim gave it a genuinely premium feel. For owners maintaining or restoring one today, Automotive Superstore can help source the essentials that keep classic Falcons dependable, from ignition and filtration parts to brakes, fluids, detailing gear and battery care.

Only 1385 Landaus were produced, making the model far rarer than the Falcon coupes with which it shares much of its DNA. Its dramatic styling also gave it pop culture credibility: a black Landau appears in the original Mad Max film, helping cement the big Australian hardtop shape in motoring folklore. The Landau was Ford’s answer to the idea that performance and luxury could live in the same garage, and it remains a favourite with collectors who appreciate its rarity, V8 soundtrack and unmistakably seventies character. Whether your Landau is concours, cruiser or long term project, the right parts and accessories make preservation easier and every drive more enjoyable too.