1969 XW Falcon GTHO - Ford works drag car (SOLD)
Unveiled at the 15th GT Nationals at Bathurst. Faithfully and meticulously restored XW GTHO Phase 1 of the legendary Larry Ormsby. This car was the Ford assisted GTHO drag racer that set the drag strip alight in the hands of the Big'O. Comes with the genuine Ford D series truck that was used to transport the GTHO to drag meetings and also a Franklin Caravelle caravan replica of the one used by the Big O as his home away from home while drag racing. This amazing trio would be a standout in anyone's collection. Over $200,000 spent in restoring these historic race car and truck. As featured in Street Machine Magazine and also Australian Muscle Car Magazine. Perth, WA car. (Ref. 4348)
Price:
SOLD
Vin:
JG33JG 28361K
Engine:
H
Transmission:
L
Paint:
G
Trim:
B
Build:
8-1969
Specification:
This really has been a labour of love for the current owner who bought the car in 2005. Although he knew it had some sort of racing history, the details remained a mystery. Then a mate was reading Australian Muscle Car magazine and saw the number plate of the car featured in the magazine. The mystery was no longer and soon the owner was talking about restoring this special car.
Five years on, lots of research with ex-Ford special vehicles people and lots of money later we now have this magnificent collection reunited. And the story gets even better. The owner managed to track down the exact Ford D series transporter which had been purchased from the Big O by Murray Carter. The truck runs a worked Cleveland and 4 speed manual gearbox.
At the GT Nationals, Larry Ormsby was reunited with the car he drove and thrilled the audience by firing up the GTHO and revving the engine to rapturous applause. There were plenty of smiles all round.
For more information please see Australian Muscle Car magazine issue 67 or call Mike Selby on 0414 278 604.
