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The us falcons still represent good value for money if you dont mind driving them from the other side of the car. Getting them into the country now is the bigger challenge.
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I can only thank God that I don't have to read ads placed by Commodore owners, but even still I am convinced that most people write their ads whilst smoking crack. It's hard to pick the worst. Those using 1970's car-yard slogans, or claiming a 20yr old car with 250kk is "as new", or that their ute is an ex-police pursuit vehicle, or that their busted-**** BA XR8 is somehow rare. But I guess the pick of the bunch would have to be those who, having arrived at some deluded price for their POS, threaten to remove it from sale if their deadline isn't met. |
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Before I got my licence in 1978 I recall a bloke in his mid twenties then , would be mid sixties now owning a blue genuine XW Falcon GT .Was the talk of the town at the time . Many years later in the late 1990's at a wedding I met up with him and he'd sold the car on after he married .
Mike (the owner) regretted it then , selling that is , but I bet wherever he is now he regrets it even more . Quite apart from the monetary value of the real deal GT, GTHO's would be the simple pleasure of driving and looking at one . Our local garage owner has a 1974 XB GT bought brand new by his father and is regularly driven too . I wonder will the later GT's and especially the FG GT-P's and GT-F's warrant the same type of loyalty and value in a few decades time . Possibly not . |
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Even old fishops were virtually worthless in the 70's and early 80's
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You're going to be waiting a VERY long time with an attitude like that. NOBODY is going to sell you something for $10k while everyone else is willing to pay $50k. Either stump up the cash or stop crying that you cant have what you want.
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Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
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cheers, Maka
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We are in untested waters as you can't buy a new Australian built car. FG GT's (miamis) are holding their value, GT-F are going up. I saw an fgx xr8 for sale the other day and was surprised at the price, I haven't taken any notice since I bought mine but a check on car sales and I could sell mine now and take a $2k hit after 2 years. They will come down over time but I think they will depreciate at a much slower rate. It seems only the V8s are holding though.
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I got offered a Mackers Franchise in '76 for $38K.
Wonder what you'd get for it now?
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Here's one. Genuine. Cheap as. Real rare, too.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/stra...ilt/1181452476 |
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Like most things in life, supply and demand will influence the market price. Personally it has taken myself buying and selling 3 XY's until I was able to afford the car I wanted. My Fairmont was turned into a replica many years prior to my ownership and looks fantastic in GT guise but I have been buying Fairmont badges, chrome window surrounds, stripes etc to restore her back to what she truly is.
The market does fluctuate but is most definitely head one way, up.
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Fakes are just that FAKE. Why people would put GT badges on a falcon 500 is beyond me.
It really annoys me. It takes away from the guys that own the genuine item.
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WHOA.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4_6ruBdRWw...then there's this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kpEmcuYXak&t=33s
How about that poles apart but equally impressive look at the early 70's GT's? |
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THEN ........... If , you're gonna have a fake , why not have a fake that finishes up like this red devil ..Some lucky bugger is going to win this later this year . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCVmzpqhHk4 .. Then I found this Part 3 of the construction process (engine)..Very good to watch . 630 hp . beaut motor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4zJuSUOJWw
Go Nulon ..... Not genuine but what a fake to have ...... Last edited by roddy1960; 20-05-2018 at 01:43 PM. |
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Interested to know, are people still bringing over SA GT's or did they all get brought up?
Had been looking at Perena V8 Capri's but looks like they've all been 'discovered'
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I'd kill for one of those. Was just looking at a mint one in gingin today.
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www.bseries.com.au/mercurybullet 2016 Falcon XR8. Powered by the legend that is - David Winter. XC Cobra #181. 1985 Mack Superliner, CAT 3408, 24 speed Allison. |
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There are a lot of pedants out there that will know the difference and dismiss it, but to the average enthusiast, if it looks like a GT, sounds like a GT, it is a GT. I, and a lot of other young blokes at ‘the time’ could afford to buy one new, but the running costs and insurance made it impossible to own one. And, sometimes the practicality of owning a ‘now desirable car’ back when, was somewhat short of expectations. I bought a LH Torana SLR new, and traded it 12 months later, as it was the most uncomfortable, ill handling POS imaginable. Try telling that to current owners of one now. In about 1985, I spotted a real GTHO in a Wagga car yard, about $6,000 from memory. Convinced the missus that as I couldn’t afford one new when I wanted one, and that I could afford it now, it was in real good condition, and I intended to use it as my daily. With the potential purchase approved, and test drive arranged, but I thought the driving position was antiquated and the whole experience was a bucket of bolts, regarding noise, ride, and drivability. There was nothing wrong, it was just an old car, and drove like one. Completely shattered my memories and dreams. Do I now regret not buying it ? No. My thoughts now are that old muscle cars are like pretty young blonde sheilas with big boobs. Probably fake, great to look at, but expensive to keep, and not all that practical, but bloody good luck to those who have them. |
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LOL you need to Buy the Delorean first
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The 351 is just epic and as she launches she sits back on her bum like only a GT can ..I've watched that vid at least a dozen times and still puts a smile on my face each time . She's a bit like this one in many ways just way more lived in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UseQG3p8zX0 Last edited by roddy1960; 21-05-2018 at 02:24 PM. |
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He used to drop off his kids at school in it and pick them up as well my twin brother one day ask him for a race in his XC GS with worked 351 he turned around to my brother and said no with the kids in the car ![]() He also told me and my twin brother there was only 3 ever made so that youtube ad is wrong saying the only Onyx Black Ford Falcon Phase 3 in the world ![]() And I'm not going to mention the guys name either for privacy Cheers Dean |
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![]() XY GT/GTHO Paint Codes Code (B) Colour (Onyx Black) Shade (11695) GT (8) HO (1) Total (9) http://falcongtclub.eu5.org/Paint/paint-codes-xwxy.html
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Spot on mate, couldn’t agree more. Let’s not stop at GTHOs, how about AC Cobra replica kit cars..shame on them for producing a replica ![]() At the end of the day if it’s a nice thing enjoy it for what it is. You can take a replica out and actually enjoy it, improve it over original and make it “your” car and more aligned with today’s expectations. I’m not saying it would be a new car ride, who wants that, it’s a 70’s muscle car, but make it go, handle and enjoyable while the others hide their originals away and sweat on the market value. You see a GTHO at the strip or the track it’s likely been modified and keeps the legend alive. Last edited by XByoot; 21-05-2018 at 09:04 PM. |
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That second vid is of my uncle Ronnies old xy, theres a bit of a story behind it, and the reason it wasn't restored (including Lichen and crap on bonnet etc). |
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