Repairs to a Ford Falcon XD station wagon, similar to this model car in looks and age, are alleged to have led to the death of a grandfather. He told family and friends in September 2015 that he ...

But sales of the big Falcon kept on going, while those of the Commodore wilted, with the result that Ford became market leader, a position which it was to hold for some years.

At the time of writing, bidding for the XD Falcon is up to $66,000 before auction fees. Both auctions are due to close on Saturday, October 27 at 12pm AEDT.