Remember how Tommy astonished his parents by fixing their 45-year-old Ford XA Superbird? Oh, what a moment! Cars are more than just metal and engines to us; they are time capsules that transport us back to places we love and memories we treasure. Tommy’s father bought a lime-green Ford Falcon XA Superbird in 1973, and it was more than just a car; it was a family member.Ah, 1973!

Bell-bottoms were in style as disco craze began to spread. Can’t you hear the sizzle of vinyl records as you put the needle down on your favorite album? Saturday mornings used to be spent watching cartoons and eating sugary cereal. Imagine Tommy’s father driving around Melbourne’s roads with the windows down, the fresh air mixing with the slight aroma of leather seats.

Now let’s get acquainted and go on Tommy’s quest. His father purchased that Superbird in 1973 as his first car, and it quickly became the family’s loyal steed. It brought them to school, family gatherings, shopping trips—you name it. Even when an unfortunate tumble into a ditch made it inoperable, the automobile remained on their farm, a silent but continuous reminder of happier days.

That car served as a playground for young Tommy. One of his best recollections is of sitting on his mother’s lap, hands holding the enormous steering wheel as they drove down their farm’s long driveway. The Superbird was more than simply a thing; it was an emotional treasure box full of experiences like these.

But years passed like pages from a flipbook, and the Ford XA Superbird remained undisturbed. Tommy had to wait for the appropriate time and finances to begin the repair, but his dedication never wavered. And one day in 2013, Tommy realized that if he didn’t start the project soon, there would be little left to restore.

Tommy, unlike other restorers, was not an adept mechanic or detailer. He performed the roles of a devoted son and a driven project manager. He met like-minded enthusiasts through social media and car forums, who assisted him in locating those hard-to-find car parts. After years of rigorous preparation and restoration, the Superbird was revived. Watch the video below.