1971 FORD XY FALCON 500 for sale $120,000

street strip full engineer, weekend car

Is this a XY GT in disguise? This factory T-code V8 351 4V engine, T-Bar FMX Auto and 9inch diff has all the components of a GT. So what makes this sleeper so special, being a base XY Falcon 500 model with all the goodies of a GT. (Option-36) Specifically built for the NSW police force, only 150 produced and were to be used for the highway patrol sector across NSW, VIC and ACT. Factory upgrades for these special police pursuit vehicles with the following: Heavy duty cooling system, Heavy duty alternator, Heavy duty battery, Heavy duty sports suspension, Special 130mph speedo, Modified gearbox & wiring harness, Driving lights, Windscreen sunvisor and finished off in Cruise Blue, which only NSW police vehicles were released in this colour. This particular X-Chaser served time as an unmarked HWP pursuit vehicle in Orange NSW. Once the owner gathered all the history on this rare classic he decided to bring it back to its glorious past. Restored back in 2012 by the fastidious owner /collector with great knowledge of X-POLICE cars in service, no shortcuts were taken in the resto process. This vehicle presents in stunning cond throughout and is as it would have back in 1971 including the police radio, siren and special calibrated speed, all switches being functional, riding on its factory 6 wheels. This well known police interceptor from number of car shows and front cover of current issue #446 of UNIQUE CARS MAGAZINE

genuine LHD multiple trophy winning ex race car (most sought after Capri). RS2600s were made famous in the European Touring Car Championship in 71/72. Drivers included Jackie Stewart, Jochen Mass, Dieter Glemser & David McKay (Dulux Rally 72). Less than 100 in the world and the only one registered in Australia. Restored to the highest standards... Rotisserie Resto, original paint scheme etc. Ford Rallye Sport parts include Factory Roll Bar, Schnell seats, upgraded 15 inch, 3 piece BBS wheels. Kugelfischer fuel injection with injection tubes. 5 speed & LSD