tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:08:28 +0000nuts about GT351's..http://www.gt351.com.au/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KOZ)Blogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-8277611955977416588Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:08:00 +00002009-06-19T15:08:28.286+10:00I 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 http://www.gt351.com.au/2009/06/1970-xw-gtho-falcon-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-2145829527464625858Sun, 31 May 2009 11:30:00 +00002009-05-31T22:02:55.493+10:00Phase 2XW GTHOFord FalconAuctionWill 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 circuithttp://www.gt351.com.au/2009/05/ford-falcon-xw-gtho-phase-2-1970.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-7362689661450617711Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:12:00 +00002009-04-28T10:23:35.102+10:00Eric 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.http://www.gt351.com.au/2009/04/love-beast-1974-ford-xb-falcon-coupe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-8563800664071873847Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:18:00 +00002009-03-01T22:36:09.419+11:00love the beast 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.http://www.gt351.com.au/2009/03/love-beast-ford-gt-falcon-coupe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-7354723343084448483Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:31:00 +00002009-02-03T07:31:41.985+11:00The 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 SandrinOctober 2008 - Fabruary 2009Men who put dreams into reality are dangerous - Follow them!Show your support by http://www.gt351.com.au/2009/02/falcon-gt-sails-canada-to-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-3256942739133586866Tue, 27 May 2008 23:35:00 +00002008-05-28T09:35:11.156+10:00I 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.http://www.gt351.com.au/2008/05/d-block-jg34ll-q-gt351.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-1859098686557551443Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:24:00 +00002008-04-30T13:24:26.696+10:00According 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 http://www.gt351.com.au/2008/04/fuel-watch-australian-motoring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-6758575304117835865Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:16:00 +00002007-07-19T19:15:32.815+10:00Hey, 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 http://www.gt351.com.au/2007/07/gt-falcons-soar-in-price-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chief Bike Nut)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-2082018213526265315Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:54:00 +00002007-07-03T10:54:56.092+10:00Not 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.http://www.gt351.com.au/2007/07/lords-of-turbine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-5022362607200520735Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:54:00 +00002007-06-04T17:54:54.737+10:00This 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 http://www.gt351.com.au/2007/06/falcon-gts-up-for-auction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chief Bike Nut)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-45394419561977643Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:39:00 +00002007-06-01T21:39:29.199+10:00Explain 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.http://www.gt351.com.au/2007/06/1970-xy-falcon-gt-road-tests-carsguide.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chief Bike Nut)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-461209185592174817Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:28:00 +00002007-04-27T17:28:08.823+10:00Check 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.http://www.gt351.com.au/2007/04/mad-max-piece-of-automotive-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Falcon GT Nut)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-4803632041342043667Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:15:00 +00002007-04-24T17:15:20.229+10:00Action 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 http://www.gt351.com.au/2007/04/eric-bana-survives-crash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095678077217891030.post-2415645855549112280Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:02:00 +00002007-04-19T16:21:45.719+10:00Take 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.http://www.gt351.com.au/2007/04/youtube-ford-falcon-gtho-phase-4-test.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KOZ)