coupes for sale - ebay, cars guide etc.

[motorcycles4eva]

http://www.australianmusclecarsales....le_view/114615
this is a sad site for i think everyone..the rust?? the custom mods to the front grill or rear lights?? i don't know whats going on but im on a downer...rip xa gt..

[gcg2503]

Originally Posted by motorcycles4eva

http://www.australianmusclecarsales....le_view/114615
this is a sad site for i think everyone..the rust?? the custom mods to the front grill or rear lights?? i don't know whats going on but im on a downer...rip xa gt..

Was posted on Ford Forums when it was put on AMCS originally mate

Rear lights were standard for XAs that were sent to the UK. There were off a Triumph Dolomite from memory

All the XAs that were sent direct from Oz to UK were fully loaded option wise, pwr windows, sunroof etc etc ( i think all had vinyl roofs too)

That car went quickly to a chap in the UK that is using the running gear for a Mustang (Sandy will correct me if i am wrong!)

If you go to Sandy's site there are two GT coupes that have been left to die out in the elements (red XBs i think)....they are much worse than this one

[XBROO]

Originally Posted by mickvxbs

thought she already had a xb coupe that was getting restored?

You know I'm talking about Pam don't ya Mick. They did buy one but it turned out to be in pretty bad shape the more the panel beater dug the worst it got. So instead of spending to much on it she cut her loses and bought that pink one. But the other XB is my wifes and yes we are still doing it up. :monkes:

[mickvxbs]

Yeah roo, good to see she has a car to replace ruby even if it is pink .

[motorcycles4eva]

would it be legal to buy that rusted one and put all numbers etc on another body? i've heard of rebody ..is that what it is?

[Donny]

yep, thats rebody/rebirth and is totally illegal.

that XA coupe isnt as bad as everyone thinks. A few reversable mods and a huge clean up and it will be a good car.
I have it on good authority that most of the rust is surface rust only, and the shell is very sound. Car turned out to be an unlikely bargain.

[Pinkbits]

Originally Posted by Pinkbits

I have been offered an opportunity in the last fortnight to buy a genuine low mileage XY GT for a more than reasonable price and have been thinking long and hard about it, so therefor i am looking to sell my coupe.
I think you all know the car or have seen pics of it.
I am looking for offers over 50k.

After speaking to a few people and taking into consideration what they have said as well as the opinions of the people who replied to my initial post, i have decided not to sell my coupe. Don't get me wrong, it would be great to have an XY GT. I thought long and hard again and kept thinking of the night my XB GT coupe left my drive for the last time with the new owner, and how gutted i felt for a long time afterwards.
Another factor was the current economic climate. I could not justify to my family or myself in taking out a loan for such an amount when i already own the coupe & ZG outright. As well as going for a drive by myself yesterday and realising just how much i enjoy her. So i'm sorry guys, you're going to have to put up with me for a while yet!

[gcg2503]

Well done mate

That XA Coupe is glorious, and a loan for an XY just doesnt really make sense, but cars as a hobby rarely do when you look at it form an economic perpsective!

IMHO I would prefer your XA in my drive over an XY GT .....but thats me

[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by Pinkbits

.............. So i'm sorry guys, you're going to have to put up with me for a while yet!

NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO ........... :

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[XBROO]

I glad you come to your sences. I'm with gcg2503 I'd rather the xa in the driveway then a box shape falcon. Don't get me wrong I like xys but I love hardtops.

[Bearman]

Good call Mark, that coupe of yours is such a unique example. Enjoy!!!!

[Donny]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

Well done mate

That XA Coupe is glorious, and a loan for an XY just doesnt really make sense, but cars as a hobby rarely do when you look at it form an economic perpsective!

IMHO I would prefer your XA in my drive over an XY GT .....but thats me

Well said George, I agree 100%, and I think you made the right choice Mark.
Whatever you do, dont go into hock just to buy a GT.

The XY GT is the model most think of regarding the ultimate GT in look and shape etc. But the XA GT and specifically the XA GT Coupe absolutly beats the XY GT all round in my opinion.
And looks wise, even a combo of XA Coupes like yours still looks way more horn than a normal XY GT ever will.

The other thing to consider is the XY being so popular, they are the most preserved model of the older GT's, thus probly being the most common of them all. When I see a car show, I walk past the XY GT's as there is allways so many of them and they all become common to me.
The XY is also the most commonly copied as a replica too, so that does take even more of their individuality away too.
The XA model and especially the coupes all suffered from neglect and bad design plus all the usual attritions that claim cars too, and you will find GT wise, there is substancially less 'genuine' XA GT's left over XY GT's.

The last thing to remember is GT's may be the pinnacle of the range in all aspects of these cars, but GT ownership isnt for everyone.
It can be very costly just to get into them today, not to mention if you have to restore one. The pressure and hassle to obtain the right parts, keep it as close to orig as poss and maintain a very high level of finish and completion over the whole car costs big dollars. Not to mention the ongoing maintenance cost and insurances etc etc.

[Bearman]

Here's a few more on Carsales:
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...72&sort_type=3

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...48&sort_type=3

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...50&sort_type=3

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...=0&sort_type=3

[Bearman]

A couple on Cars Guide:

http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/se...&vehicleType=1

http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/se...&vehicleType=3

As always, ebay has a few. Won't put links here, it's a pretty easy search.

[XBCoupeNZ]

I remember someone saying they'd been looking for a panelvan as a project.

Can't remember who though, and I found this so thought I'd post it up

http://tinyurl.com/4c9jyo

[gtxb67]

Originally Posted by Bearman

Here's a few more on Carsales:
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...50&sort_type=3

i do not mind the fairlane front on this. it looks real yanky (not sure if that is good or bad). it needs to be lowered more at the front or raised slightly at the rear, but it has a nice & different profile. the left tail light looks a bit weird though

[Bearman]

Here's one on carpoint. Looks like a decent buy.

http://www.carpoint.com.au/used-car/...sn6363373.aspx

[RAREV8]

Originally Posted by Pinkbits

After speaking to a few people and taking into consideration what they have said as well as the opinions of the people who replied to my initial post, i have decided not to sell my coupe. Don't get me wrong, it would be great to have an XY GT. I thought long and hard again and kept thinking of the night my XB GT coupe left my drive for the last time with the new owner, and how gutted i felt for a long time afterwards.
Another factor was the current economic climate. I could not justify to my family or myself in taking out a loan for such an amount when i already own the coupe & ZG outright. As well as going for a drive by myself yesterday and realising just how much i enjoy her. So i'm sorry guys, you're going to have to put up with me for a while yet!

Thank goodness for that!

Glad you have changed your mind- personally, one of the main factors that i look at when owning classic cars/ muscle cars etc is that they are different. Now don't get me wrong, an XY GT is a good car but hardly unique really compared with "Pinkbits".
I just feel that you would be constantly being asked whether it was genuine, blah blah.....the coupes are such a fantastic shape and a pink one is a bit of an eye turner too!
I had the opportunity twice now to by an XB GT coupe and a sedan for reasonable money and so nearly did but I decided that I still wanted a Landau, just down to being more unique...also didn't like the brown on the first XB, nor the painted bumpers but thats just me!
I'll look forward to seeing Pinkbits around when i next get to Melbourne again!

[Auslandau]

Plenty of good coupes for sale at the moment! Heres one for the BARGAIN rate of $500!!! For those looking for a good project with only little bit of finishing!


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Falcon-X...QQcmdZViewItem



AND if you can guess which part of the car this is?????? Took me a couple of minutes





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[Donny]

Mmmmm, that WONT Buff Out!!!

[gcg2503]

no-one else bid on it please!

i want to snap up this bargain...

;)

[THE4RD]

[QUOTE=auslandau]Plenty of good coupes for sale at the moment! Heres one for the BARGAIN rate of $500!!! For those looking for a good project with only little bit of finishing!QUOTE]

In the immortal words from the Castle "Tell him he's dreamin...."

I think that will bypass the pool room and go straight to Simms Metal

$500 : ??

[fatasslandau]

would it make it easier to guess if the pic was turned 180?

[Uncle Raggy]

Someone will snap it up for the rear bumper

[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by fatasslandau

would it make it easier to guess if the pic was turned 180?

Proberly didnt take minutes but had me going for a bit! Its bad .... just bad. Must have had a tree across it 20 years ago.

Recoil's next project .........



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[Bearman]

Ebay.

This XA looks like pretty decent value, good one to pick up and finish off: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....:WNARL:AU:1123

A project here:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-XA-FAIRM...QQcmdZViewItem

Another project here. Pretty cheap
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-xb-Coupe...QQcmdZViewItem

This XC looks like a good unit:http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-XC-Coupe...QQcmdZViewItem

[samsy351]

ignore this , sorry !

[The Lone Ranger]

Matching numbers Landau http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-XB-COUPE...ayphotohosting

[gcg2503]

Doesnt look too bad for $20K

[buggerlugs]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Falcon-X...d=p3286.c0.m14
Now heres a bargain !!!!!!