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Old 22-05-2010, 10:19 PM   #1
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Saw this in my local paper today. It's a real blast ftom the past seeing these old girls turn up in a car yard once in a while, makes a change from all the new age stuff. They had a nice XB a few months ago too.

This car yard is a well known and big Ford dealership in Perth, I've got nothing to do with it by the way, or the car, just thought it was interesting.

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automo...=D504600373929

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Old 22-05-2010, 10:57 PM   #2
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Nice looking XW there, would be a nice surprise walking in and seeing one of these instead of a plastic bumper econobox. I saw a similar condition XW ute in a Ford dealership showroom window in country SA a couple of years ago, couldn't get a close look because it was a sunday. bet it stirred up some interest.
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Old 22-05-2010, 11:03 PM   #3
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They have made a big mistake with the miles on the clock. Got it listed with 210,000 but they have misread the odo. It is 21,000 miles. You only have to look at the condition, inside and out, to see that it is a VERY low mileage car. Fantastic car for that money. Hope it goes to a home that will keep it original as you won't get a much better example.

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Fact is Gaela's GTP IS the quickest NA Boss 290 Sedan now (by a long shot)
The precedent of stripping weight and using full slicks was set years ago now.

So if you want to beat em, ya gotta join em, and being manual makes the time even more credible.
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Old 23-05-2010, 08:05 AM   #4
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Got to love the almost custom number plates as well.
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Old 23-05-2010, 08:30 AM   #5
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Very nice! That needs to be preserved, I can see some idiot buying it and lowering it, changing the wheels, putting in racing seats etc. There should be laws about this!
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Old 23-05-2010, 08:47 AM   #6
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What a great find!! Wish I had the money!
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Old 23-05-2010, 09:07 AM   #7
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Now that is simply incredible.... One owner grandpa car?
One hopes that it remains in good hands and orginal condition, its too good a car to mess with.
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Old 23-05-2010, 11:32 AM   #8
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Very nice! That needs to be preserved, I can see some idiot buying it and lowering it, changing the wheels, putting in racing seats etc. There should be laws about this!
I see a future lined with conversion to a GS/GT replica!

Edit: Please note, I would definitely keep it 100% original
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Old 23-05-2010, 12:43 PM   #9
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They have made a big mistake with the miles on the clock. Got it listed with 210,000 but they have misread the odo. It is 21,000 miles. You only have to look at the condition, inside and out, to see that it is a VERY low mileage car. Fantastic car for that money. Hope it goes to a home that will keep it original as you won't get a much better example.

Well spotted.

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Either they were correct in that it has 210,000 miles or the odometer will only go to 99,999 miles.

Love it, I would keep that original if I had the spare cash to buy it.
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Old 23-05-2010, 06:31 PM   #10
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Wow!, imagine coming across that thing in your travels!, just dont make them like that anymore
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Old 24-05-2010, 08:57 AM   #11
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gosh the engine bay looks empty.... things were alot simplier back then.
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Old 24-05-2010, 09:25 AM   #12
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If i had the room id buy it.. What a great car!
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Old 24-05-2010, 10:56 AM   #13
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Either they were correct in that it has 210,000 miles or the odometer will only go to 99,999 miles.

Love it, I would keep that original if I had the spare cash to buy it.
I did consider that but the condition, inside and out , contradicts that theory. A car with that many miles, in original condition, would not look like this.
I would also love it and hope that it is not lowered and 'blessed' with chrome bling wheels. Shuddering at the thought.

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I just want to check out its wicked subwoofer! hehehe
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Old 24-05-2010, 02:22 PM   #15
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just had a quick browse at the classic fords at TP, and low and behold there's a mazda listed as an 74 Ford Falcon
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just had a quick browse at the classic fords at TP, and low and behold there's a mazda listed as an 74 Ford Falcon
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