SOLD! LOT 68 – 1969 FORD XW GT FALCON

1969 Genuine Ford XW GT Falcon

HIGHLIGHTS: – Genuine XW GT Sedan – Full ground up restoration – Matching numbers 351ci Windsor V8 engine – Four speed Toploader manual transmission – Factory Reef green with saddle interior – Power steering – Previously owned by ex-V8 supercar driver Mark Larkham – Authentication letter from Ford – ICAARS inspected and verified

This 1969 Ford XW GT Falcon is a genuine GT that has been through a full ground up restoration. The current owner purchased the vehicle in 2006 from ex-V8 super car driver and Fox sports commentator, Mark ‘Larko’ Larkham. Larko owned the car for a number of years, having put the car through a four-year, full ground up restoration from 2002 to 2006.

Starting with the body of the car, the whole thing was stripped back to a shell and back to bare metal in preparation for paint. It is said that the car was  a very good body and had very little rust repairs required. The body was then fully repainted in its factory colour of M code, Reef Green. Once the body colour was on, the GT black outs were added and the car reassembled. The chrome and trim on the car was refinished or replaced during the resto. The usual GT identifiers are on the car with offset bonnet scoop, bonnet pins, front spoiler, badging and side stripe. To complete the factory look on the outside the car sits on a set of factory 14” 12 slot wheels with red striped tyres.

Inside the car has also been completely refinished to factory specs in the original Saddle colour. The correct style GT dash, steering wheel and centre console remain in place inside the car. The carpets have been replaced as has the trim on the seats front and rear. The car was an automatic from the factory but has been converted over to a top loader manual which sticks up through the factory console.

Under the bonnet lives the matching number, 351ci Windsor V8 engine. Larko advised the current owner that he had upgraded the engine to include a HO intake and 750cfm carby during the rebuild. The engine is paired to a four speed Top loader manual transmission and power is fed to the rear wheels through the factory nine inch diff with 3.5 diff gears. The original suspension and brakes remain in place but have been refurbished.

The sale of the car includes the original Cruisomatic automatic transmission as well as the original intake, carburettor and various other parts. The car comes with a letter from Ford and has been independently inspected by ICAARS to confirm authenticity and give you piece of mind you’re getting the real deal. High quality XW GT Falcons like this don’t come up very often and this one has a great know history and is associated with an Aussie racing legend. These GT’s are great collector and investment grade Aussie muscle cars and this is a very nice example.

Bidding Opens: Friday the 1st of September at 6pm Bidding Closes: Monday the 11th of September from 6pm QLD Time

FOR REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 0403 935 488 SEVEN82MOTORS Classics, Lowriders & Muscle Cars are based on the Gold Coast, Queensland and offer some of the most sought after cars in Australia. The next online auction runs from Friday the 1st of September, going live from 6pm. Bidding then closes Monday the 11th of September from 6pm QLD time!

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IMPORTANT: Vehicle information is provided to us by the consignee. We do everything we can to qualify the best cars in the Australian market to represent on consignment for private sellers however, they are still old cars and we can’t capture everything in the photos, we don’t drive them any significant distance and can’t know everything about them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied themselves as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgement solely. Vehicles may have been sitting for some time and it is suggested that to protect your investment, you allow to change fuel, oil, fluids, filters and inspect brakes prior to use. All vehicles are sold under standard auction conditions, consignment and auction vehicles are sold as is, without registration unless otherwise stated and there is no cooling off period or warranty expressed, written or implied. All sales are final. Independent inspections are welcome and strongly encouraged to help with your decision making.

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