1970 XW GTHO Falcon - NOT!

I am concerned about the history of the 1970 XW GTHO Falcon you have in this Saturday's auction as I have been a fan of this era Falcon my entire life.

To cut a long story short, Brian Bowater, one of my best friends died in this very car in the late 70's. I even drove with Brian to the car dealership to buy it.

He had hit a concrete bridge at 120mph and I later saw the horrific mess the car was in a salvage yard in South Auckland.

I know for a fact, the family of Brian sent the vehicle to auction and it was bought by a man named Robert who took a few parts off it and then was destroyed.

Ford Falcon XW GTHO Phase 2 Auction

Will be interesting to see what this fully restored 1970 XW GTHO Phase 2 fetches when it comes up for auction in New Zealand on June 20th.

The car was bought new in NZ by Ernie Sprague in 1970 and was road tested by Auto News Magazine in September 1970. The car was raced in the South Island by Ernie Sprague, then sold to and raced by Pat Monaghan. The third owner was John Gillard who also circuit raced the GTHO. The car eventually ended up with a collector in Auckland where it was stored for 25 years and not driven. The car was purchased by its current owner in 2001 and was stored by him until 2007 when he began a full 2 year rotisserie restoration. This car has been meticulously restored with no expense spared and is a collectors showpiece. Is June/July Classic Driver Magazine Cover Car. It comes with a set of 5 factory 5 slot GTHO wheels and a set of 4 date coded Bathurst Globe wheels. Chassis Number - JL25490 SIDO - 938309 Body Prefix - JG33KU Model - 18939 SR- 98477

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Love The Beast - 1974 Ford XB Falcon Coupe

Eric Bana’s directorial debut ‘Love The Beast’ is a 1974 Ford XB Falcon Coupe.

Bana’s lesser known passion is racing. Beginning in his family garage in Melbourne, the story unfolds all the necessary components of a good love story: friendship, adversity and self-discovery.

Get a taste of the film in the trailer below.

Love the Beast - Ford GT Falcon Coupe

Eric Bana and his Ford GT Falcon Coupe star in Love The Beast, which is released in Australian cinemas on March 12. The documentary also stars auto aficionados Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear, talk show host Jay Leno and television psychologist Dr Phil.

Falcon GT Sails Canada to Australia

The Falcon GT sails from Oakville Canada to Melbourne Australia via the Atlantic and Southern Oceans fighting Men's Cancer.

5 guys in a 46' sailboat, 100 days at sea celebrating 50 years of Ford Falcon.

-:- John and Doug Gayford
-:- Stuart Hamillton
-:- Brendan Shadford
-:- Douglas Sandrin

October 2008 - Fabruary 2009

Men who put dreams into reality are dangerous - Follow them!

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D block JG34LL Q & A GT351

I have a D block JG34LL, I just want to know what car it comes from? I know 34 is Fairmont, and I know LL is May 1971, the 34 on a D block has got me stumped as I thought the D block was for GTS only. I also have a GT engine D block GL****C, I am trying to find out what it is out of as I am building a replica and want to build to the same specs. ie colour, trim and so on.

Fuel Watch @ Australian Motoring Directory

According to Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence service, searches for 'fuel watch' increased by 75% comparing weeks ending 12 April 2008 and 19 April 2008.

Searches were prompted by the announcement of a national fuel watch scheme starting in December that will publish petrol station prices for the next day online.

The scheme aims to maximize transparency in petrol pricing by informing consumers about where the best deals can be found.

GT Falcons Soar in Price - AGAIN???

Hey, now I wasn't too far off was I? I anticipated that the XB would be the star of the night, re: Shannon's June 4 auction in Melbourne, and guess what, it was, $83,000, what a ripper. I had anticipated $70,000 for the XB, $190,000 for the XY, it sold for $211,500, my guess for the HO was $590,000, it sold for $525,000 and the XR GT sold for only $52,000 but recently sold again on ebay for over $80,000, well done Mister, you spotted well.

Where is it all heading? Well, I believe the XY HO's are staying steady at around $600k-$800k, the XW Phase II at around $350k-$550k, the XY GT's at around $250k-$350k, XW GT's at around $140k-$220k, XA GT sedans $65k-$100k, XA GT Coupes $85k-$120k, XA RPO's $140k-$180k, XB GT sedans $35k-$75k, XB GT Coupes $50k-$85k, XR GT's $60k-$90k, XT GT's $40k-$75k and the Phase Four XA GT HO, well, name your price for that one special car, the only, I dare say no price could buy that car, the owner would not sell.

Why the variance in price, well, it will always depend on a number of factors, colour, whether it is auto or manual, it's condition, if it restored or unrestored, interior colour, number of previous owners, every one of these points mentioned could make the difference between paying $350k or $500k.

I have one word of advice to all that are contemplating a purchase of a Falcon GT, whether it an investment or purely self indulgence, or maybe fulfilling that childhood dream, like I, make sure that you get a Pre-Purchase Inspection/Verification by www.GT351.com.au. Prices start at $1,000, think of it as insurance and definitely a must for any serious buyer.

Keep the marque alive and long live Alan Moffat.

Lords of the Turbine

Not quite GT351 but with an opening line... Enough Spool To Make You Drool, Turbocharged Ford Muscle Mustangs - Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords Magazine article on John Gullett's story is that of every boy who's dreamed of drag racing fame.

Falcon GT's up for auction

This months auction at Shannon's Melbourne contains a plethora of Ford Falcon GT's, an XY, XR, XB and a XY HO Phase III. Word is that the star tonight might actually be the Black XB GT.

Lot 22, the XB GT is the pick of the bunch in regards to Colour of paint and interior, it has the highly valued sunroof, it's a much sought after manual with some modern day creature comforts like power steering and air conditioning. Speculation is around the $70,000 mark for the XB, $190,000 for the XY GT, $65,000 for the XR GT and around $590,000 for the HO.

Anyhow, off I go to attend and we'll see how far off we were in regards to pricing.

1970 XY Falcon GT - Road tests - CARSguide

Explain the XY GT...fat, awesome, fast, tough, ball tearer, macho, cool and the list goes on.
With a top speed in excess of 200km/h and able to cruise at 160km/h, the GT was an awesome road car. Read more at www.GT351.com.au.

Mad Max - A piece of automotive art

Check this out, a copy of the Mad Max Black Interceptor Coupe for sale. Imagine doing your grocery shopping in this awesome machine, a total buzz.

Eric Bana Survives Crash

Action star Eric Bana has crashed his car into a tree while competing in the Targa Tasmania rally.

Bana's immaculately-restored 1974 Ford XB coupe, similar to the one Mel Gibson drove as the Interceptor in Mad Max, over-shot a corner on a high-speed stage about 2pm.

The actor was lucky to walk away unhurt from the accident, which had spectators drawing parallels with the fatal crash that claimed the life of motor racing legend Peter Brock last year.

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YouTube - Ford Falcon GTHO Phase 4 test drive

Take a look at this. I was only 2 years old when this pure adrenalin machine was created, damn, wish I was 18. What are my chances of owning one now? Highly unlikely but you never know.