1971 XY Ford Falcon 351 V8 4 speed manual
Super rare 1971 XY Falcon 500 in Nugget Gold with Black trim running the all matching numbers K code 351 4V Cleveland, 4 speed top loader, 9" diff and factory dual exhaust combo. For sale from Canberra, ACT.
In order to achieve lower insurance premiums, many new car buyers in the 1970s opted for a heavily optioned Falcon or Fairmont to avoid the much higher insurance premiums for a GT or GTHO. The original owner of this Falcon 500 opted for the GT running gear but without the GT name. The option box was ticked for the 351 Cleveland V8, 4 speed Top Loader gearbox and 9" LSD. Sports console, carpets, bucket seats and the dual exhaust system were also selected. As the Falcon was a very late build XY it seems some of the now no longer required HO parts ended up with this car. Like a close ratio 31 spline Bull Nose Top Loader gearbox and 4V heads. So yes, this really is a GT in sheep's clothing.
Having spent most of its life in the Canberra area the Falcon features a beautiful rust and damage free dead straight body. With only an external repaint in acrylic approximately 30 years ago, the XY still presents in excellent condition. The interior is mostly original with original door cards, arm rests, carpets, crash pad, rear seat and hoodlining. Only the front two seats have been retrimmed and the original Falcon dash and steering wheel have been upgraded with the addition of a GS/GT dash, full instrumentation, 8,000 tacho and 140 MPH speedo plus a rim blow original GT steering wheel.
The engine bay is unrestored with signs of the usual 70's era battery explosion and the XY runs a Holley carby and a Bosch Scorcher electronic distributor. The original fan shroud is still in place and the compliance plate has never been removed from the car.
The XY is showing 52,923 miles and comes with some receipts and a Ford Verification letter.
Mechanically the car has been fully serviced and runs and drives perfectly. A new 11" clutch and flywheel have been fitted, the cooling system has been reconditioned, new rear wheel cylinders and brake shoes have been fitted and new springs, shocks and leaf springs have been fitted.
Open the boot and the original boot matt is still in place with a spare wheel and factory tools. Riding on widened ROH 7" 5 Slot rims with original GT dress rims and caps in excellent condition.
A true survivor, that has managed to remain in mostly original condition over the last 50 years rather than becoming another GT clone. A rare and desirable XY Falcon featuring the sought after combo of 351 V8 Cleveland and 4 speed manual gearbox. Don't this rare opportunity.
For your inspection in Canberra, ACT. (Ref: 6142)
We are happy to arrange a video inspection of the car using WhatsApp. Please call for more details and note Door to Door enclosed transport is available anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.
Price: $135,000. Open to sensible offers VIN: JG23LM44805K Engine: K Transmission: L Paint: 9 Trim: B Options: 03 - Seat belts 05 - Power Disk Brakes 14 - Full Wheel Covers 19 - Front Bucket Seats 32 - Sports Console 39 - Carpets 45 - Limited slip differential 67 - Dual exhaust System 90 - Delete Wax Build: 11-1971 Selling dealership: 2128 - Alto Ford, Gordon, NSW
Call Mike on 0414 278 604 or Nicholas on 0499 577 997 and let us assist you with your inquiries. Also please note if you have a quality Muscle or Classic car you wish to list or have valued please give us a call. We will be happy to assist you.
Terms of sale
Vehicles offered for sale through AMCS are the responsibility of the Owner / Seller. AMCS acts as the Seller's agent and relies fully on the information provided by the Seller of the vehicle in the advertising and sale of each vehicle. AMCS takes no responsibility for the accuracy or veracity of the information provided by the Seller.
When a Buyer wishes to speak to the owner or inspect a vehicle listed for sale on the AMCS web site, AMCS will request a copy of the potential buyers driver's license or a business card along with an email address and phone number. This is provided to the seller as confirmation of the legitimacy of the buyer and the seller is then asked to contact the potential buyer to discuss the car and set up an inspection if required.
The Buyer must make his own enquiries and inspections regarding the condition, authenticity and veracity of the vehicle and any statements made by the Seller, and satisfy themselves in all aspects prior to purchasing the car from the Seller. The Buyer understands there is no warranty or guarantee offered by either the Seller or AMCS.
If upon inspection the Buyer is not satisfied with the car for any reason and does not wish to proceed with the purchase the owner is advised and any personal details are deleted from AMCS records.
If the Buyer is satisfied with the car and a price is agreed to with the Seller a formal tax invoice is prepared by AMCS and sent to the Buyer for payment to the AMCS audited Trust Account. AMCS also receives a formal Bill of Sale from the owner stating the car is free of encumbrance and noting banking details for the transaction. Once AMCS receives the total payment cleared into its trust account a transfer is then made to the Seller.
AMCS receives a fee of 7.5% (incl. GST) of the sale price for assisting the Seller to sell the vehicle. There is no fee or Buyer's premium charged to the Buyer.