The Ford Tickford TS50 is one of Australia’s most distinctive performance sedans, built during the AU Falcon era by Tickford Vehicle Engineering, the performance arm that helped shape Ford’s local hero cars before FPV arrived. Based on the Falcon, the TS50 lifted the formula with a hand-assembled 5.0 litre Windsor V8, upgraded suspension, stronger brakes, unique body styling and a more premium interior than the regular XR models. Later Series versions pushed output to 220 kW, giving the TS50 genuine grand touring character with the relaxed torque, rear wheel drive balance and long distance comfort Australians expect from a big Ford.

What makes the TS50 especially interesting is its rarity and its place in local performance history. It sat above the TE50 and aimed directly at HSV’s executive performance sedans, but sold in far smaller numbers, making good examples highly collectable today. Enthusiasts often remember the TS50 for proving the controversial AU Falcon platform could deliver serious pace, refinement and presence when Tickford gave it the right hardware. For owners maintaining or improving one, Automotive Superstore offers parts and accessories suited to performance Fords, including filters, oils, ignition components, brake upgrades, suspension parts, detailing products and workshop essentials. Whether preserving a rare Tickford in factory condition or sharpening it for weekend cruising, the TS50 remains a proud piece of Australian muscle car culture.