![]() ![]() Australia Managing Director, Bill Bourke, then introduced the GT, based around the success of GT versions of the Ford Cortina. Modifications to engine performance and stiffer suspension were suggested and adapted the Falcon GT went into production with the police GT variant economically fitted with Falcon 500 external appearance. Two prototype Police interceptors were given to Victoria Police for evaluation, one for the Mobile Traffic Section, and the other for the Wireless patrol. The financing by the Australian Police force for certain testing created an opportunity for Ford to take advantage of the option of the powerful V8 engine, with Ford producing the Police Interceptor Pack Falcon which the Falcon GT was built on. For the first time, Ford Australia offered a V8 engine on the range, the 289-cubic-inch engine then in use on the Ford Mustang. The car was noticeably larger compared to the XP model range. The 1967 XR series was a major shift in the evolution of the Falcon, then still being adapted from its American counterpart for Australian release. FPV's operations ended in 2014, as part of Ford Australia's end of location production by 2016, with the launch of the last GT-F "351". ![]() This change led to the GT badge becoming a permanent fixture of the FPV range, with the aim of more closely competing against rival Holden's HSV. Both of these cars were developed by Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE), which then opted to instead establish the Ford Tickford Experience (FTE) brand as a more sophisticated alternative to high performance rival, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), by marketing the "T series" based on the AU Falcon and Fairlane range.įrom 2003, with Tickford bought out by Prodrive, FTE was replaced by the new owner's Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) joint venture with Ford Australia. In 1992, after a 16-year absence since the last model, the badge resurfaced with the GT 25th Anniversary model based EB II series Falcon, which was followed by a GT 30th Anniversary model in 1997. An XA series HO was abandoned in the early stage of development due to public pressure in 1972 after an infamous newspaper campaign against excessive top speed. GT-HO ("Handling Option" ) versions were released with the XW and XY Falcon series, with were essentially further modified homologation specials for motor racing. They were also offered with the 1968 XT 1969 XW, 1971 XY, 1972 XA, 1973 XB Falcon ranges. I will not release the car until full payment made.The GT model was introduced as a performance variant of the Australian Ford Falcon XR series in 1967. If out of state, a Non Refundable deposit of $500 is due within 72 hours of commitment to purchase. PLEASE email any questions before you commit to buying and Please be able to transact CASH in Hand if Local. Someone can be available to assist when it's picked at it's location in Cherry Hill NJ. Buyer is responsible for picking up and or transporting/transportation costs. ![]() It is a solid candidate for a restoration or driver. An upcoming move dictates that the car be sold, it cannot be finished. The original plan was to add 5 lug, disc brakes. The front is still 4 lug but a Granada front end is included with the car. So far, the only change made is the addition of an 8" rear which makes the rear wheels 5 lug compliant. Please email any other questions and look for more pictures to come in the next day or so. The title was lost many years ago, before I bought the car but I have the name and number of an agency to rebuild the documentation. I have pretty much all trim for the car except rear bumper. I would also replace all exterior rubber. All of the car's functions work(directional, horn, dash light, radio etc) The front seat and headliner along w the carpet need replacement. Car sits at idel endlessly without overheating. Recent radiator flush, t-stat, hoses and belt done. The brake lines and master cylinder are brand new. The trans shifted well when the car was driven a year ago. These are common on cars with the vinyl top sitting outside but and easy fixes. There are some pinholes around the rear glass in the corner and on small hole above the glass front driver side. Sports coupe which had a vinyl roof at one point. ![]()
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