![]() ![]() ![]() with ER 70 x 14 HR Dunlop SP or Olympic ‘Wide Ride’ radial ply tyres From introduction to February 1970: 6 inch x 14 inch Kelsey Hayes riveted ‘12 slot’ steel rims.Colour keyed bullet racing mirror (driver's side only).Optional black or parchment vinyl roof.Front and rear bumper over-riders were a common optional accessory.“Falcon” text badge across the rear passenger trunk lid blackout panel.“351 High Performance GT” red and chrome finish badges applied to front guards and right side rear trunk blackout panel.“Ford GT” badge on front passenger-side grille.Blacked out sill panels, bonnet panels (a delete option), upper door frames and rear tail light panel.Bonnet locking pins (one pin fitted to each side of the bonnet held by steel wire).Offset bonnet scoop (directing airflow to the brake master cylinder).Twin Quartz-iodine driving lights were incorporated into the front grille.The XW's stripe takes a distinctive down turn at the front guard end with “Super Roo” logos incorporated into that vertical part of the decal. Side body stripe decals (which were a delete option) ran the full length of the car above the wheel arches (just below the body panel crease).The GT was available only as a 4-door sedan.The car was significantly differentiated from the XR, moving further away from its US origins. Styling of the XW falcon was the responsibility of Jack Telnack who led the XW design team.If you have further sources clarifying the numbers, please contact us so this guide can be updated. The numbers stated below are reflective of the majority of sources sighted. However, there are a number of sources that disagree on the precise breakdown of numbers within the GT-HO phases. The majority of sources agree on the total GT and GT-HO production numbers. XW Falcon GT-HO Phase II: June 1970 – October 1970 XW Falcon GT-HO Phase I ½: March 1969 – April 1970 X W Falcon GT-HO Phase I: July 1969 – March 1970 (officially released in August 1969) If you have additional information that could improve this guide, please contact the author by clicking the button above. This guide provides a detailed outline of the XW GTs specifications and unique features. The performance specifications, racing success and relative scarcity of the XW GTs have made the cars highly desirable among collectors, particularly in Australia. An outright victory at Bathurst was achieved in the 1970 Hardie-Ferodo 500, with Allan Moffat at the wheel of a XW GT-HO Phase II. Ford’s efforts to succeed in motorsport culminated in the GT-HO vehicles which were produced in sufficient numbers to allow the cars to compete in Class E touring car events, and more specifically to win the famous Bathurst endurance race at Mount Panorama. The XW Falcon GT was based on the Fairmont trim specification, and received a number of performance upgrades to make the car competitive in Australian production touring car racing. However, CKD kits were exported to South Africa from 1970 where the vehicle was sold as the “Fairmont GT”. The XW Falcon GT was sold exclusively to the Australian market. The XW was the third generation Falcon GT, and the first to offer the HO (Handling Option) homologation model. To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website information guide covers the Australian Ford Falcon XW GT and GT-HO vehicles. To fine one today, preserved in this impressive condition is nearly impossible until now. The cars were simple, easy to own and economic. The 69 ford falcon in this configuration was a stylish, practical car that found its way into many American homes. The car was repainted once many years ago in its original colors and still shines up nice. It is ready for immediate everyday use as a turn-key driver. The car is very clean, retains an excellent original core structrue and mechanically very reliable. The car also features an aftermarket AM/FM stereo, newer tires, newer brakes, newer hoses, newer wires and plugs and fuel pump. The car is finished in two tone paint: Wimbleton White / Gulf Stream Aqua and is optioned as follows: 200 CID strait six engine, C-6 Automatic transmission, full carpet, full wheel covers, white wall tires, exterior trim, factory stripe, Cigar lighter, day night mirror, and right and left outside mirrors, and dealer applies rust-proofing. GR Auto Gallery is pleased to offer this very tidy 1969 Ford Falcon Coupe for consideration. ![]()
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