Where was 1971 Ford XY Falcon GT HO sold?
Where was 1971 Ford XY Falcon GT HO sold?
Slattery Auctions’ ‘Ultimate Muscle Cars’ sale of eight classic cars, all based in Perth, was reaching a dramatic conclusion and looked about to a new Australian record – for a 1971 Ford XY Falcon GT-HO – when the website suddenly crashed. The dreaded error message – 504 Gateway Time-Out – was all devastated bidders could see.
Who is the current owner of the Ford Falcon?
Current owner Neil Wilkinson bought the 1972 Ford Falcon XA GT, nicknamed ‘Mothball’, as a favour for a friend who was strapped for cash in 1987. Mr Wilkinson only drove the car for three months before its registration ran out, prompting him to store it in his backyard in Boronia, Melbourne later that year.
When did the Ford Falcon XA GT come out?
Pat pre-ordered a Ford Falcon XA GT-HO Phase 4 with red paint and black trim in early 1972 – but was only able to get a normal XA GT due to the government crackdown on muscle cars. ‘I had a couple of modifications done through the factory, the Phase 4 extractor is from the dealership and then when I got it, the manifold, the carburetor.
What to do if your Ford SYNC doesn’t work?
If this does not work, continue to steps 3 and 4. Manually connect SYNC with the phone. Press the Phone button > scroll to System Settings > Press OK > scroll to Connect Bluetooth Device > Press OK > scroll to [select your phone] > Press OK.
When did Ford stop making the Falcon GT?
Its production was resumed by a joint venture in 1992 and 1997 with Tickford, and between 2003 and 2014 with Prodrive, the latter being marketed as the FPV GT. The Falcon GT is inextricably linked with the history of Australian sport sedan car production and with the evolution of Australian domestic motor racing.
What should I do if my Ford Falcon won’t start?
Not even a trickle of a fire (turns over but no fire). USUALLY it’s perfect. Fires straight away… although if I leave the car in the garage for a few days.. it takes a few kicks for it to fire (probably not that good for the starter).
What are the front fenders on a Ford Falcon GT?
The GT received unique front fenders with dummy air vents on the leading edges, and a bonnet featuring NACA-style ducts. Purchasers were now offered a larger range of colour combinations, with the GT black-outs on the bonnet and lower edges of the car now available in silver.
Which is the most expensive Ford Falcon in Australia?
A Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III was the most expensive Australian vehicle sold at auction, selling for A$750,000. A previous sale had been for A$683,650. The GT model was continued with the new Australian-designed XA, and for the first time, the GT was available as a two-door hardtop.
