1978 Ford XC Falcon Bathurst Cobra #30
King Cobra!!!!
A very special XC Falcon Cobra, Build No. 30 is one of only 30 Cobras homologated by Ford to comply with CAMS regulations of the day enabling the XC Falcons to race at Bathurst. Known as option code 97, these Homologation specials were factory modified with a host of unique factory changes specifically designed with racing improvements in mind. In addition, this particular Bathurst Cobra was previously owned by Trevor Young, creator of the Biante line of die-cast collectibles and used to create the Biante Cobra 18:1 models. Totally unrestored and original with nothing changed since new. Still running the original matching numbers 351 2V Cleveland, 4 speed manual gearbox and 9" diff. And Cobra #30 comes with the owners log books and manuals and even the original Dunlop Aquajet tyres.
According to Troy Postle, President of the Falcon Cobra Club of Australia, "The XC Cobra was the only Hardtop that Ford raced at Bathurst in the same livery as the street version that was sold to the general public. Four hundred XC Cobras were built with Build No. 00032 to 00400 known as Option 96 cars and Build No. 00002 to 00031 known as Option 97. These 30 cars are the cream of the crop and the most sought after by Car Enthusiasts and Collectors. No matter which car brand you love and support, everyone knows the XC Cobra and that iconic paint scheme."
Option 97 Bathurst Package Cobras were modified by Ford to comply with the CAMS regulations of the day thus enabling the model to be raced at Bathurst. These mods included reworking the rear wheel inside housings to a maximum of 17" to accommodate the larger rubber of the race cars plus the fitment of a LHS only tramp rod due to the fact that the Bathurst circuit was generally a left hand cornering track.
The front spring towers were reinforced with solid bracing and modifications were made to the number two suspension cross member. In addition, an unique fibreglass front spoiler was sourced from Bob McWilliams, designed to funnel air onto the front disc brakes.
Also unique body hugging Scheel KBA90018 front seats trimmed in black corduroy/cashmere cloth were fitted and the Bathurst cars were fitted with a transmission oil cooler, engine oil cooler, an idler arm brace, twin Davis Craig thermo electric radiator fans, a heavy duty radiator and that massive functional curved fibreglass bonnet scoop.
XC Cobra No. 30 is a totally unmolested and original example with mostly original paint, all original engine bay and boot and also all original interior.
No. 30 has traveled a genuine 65,189 KILOMETRES from new, retains its original owner's log book and owners manuals and comes with a Ford verification letter and historical documents. Also a 18:1 scale Biante model signed by Allan Moffat is included.
If ever there was an opportunity to secure what is in our opinion one of the rarest and most significant Aussie Fords ever built, then this is the time to put your offer forward for this special car. (Ref: 6409)
And if you like we will gladly arrange a video inspection/road test of the car using WhatsApp and of course there is no issue with door to door freight delivery anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.
Price: $SOLD Off Market VIN: JG65UM 00030K Engine: T Transmission: L Paint: Z605 Trim: B Build: 09-1978 Specifications: Option 97 package - covering cars 00002 to 00031 Includes reworked rear wheel inside housings to accommodate the larger wheels Front spring tower reinforcement, modified number two suspension cross member Fibreglass front spoiler sourced from Bob McWilliams Scheel KBA90018 front seats trimmed in black cloth, rear seats trimmed in black corduroy/cashmere cloth Transmission oil cooler Front strut braces, idler arm brace, Electric radiator thermo fans and heavy duty radiator, and hood scoop.
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