The largest privately-owned classic car collection ever to be auctioned in the southern hemisphere is here.
Gosford Classic Cars was born out of a passion for the artistry of automobiles and has showcased hundreds of pristine vehicles over many years, sourced from Australia, the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Lloyds are honoured to be auctioning this prestigious collection that will have over 150 vehicles go under the hammer at Gosford Classic Car Museum’s enormous facilities on the 7th April 2019.
See more information here - https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/AuctionDetails.aspx?aid=11578
•Genuine XT GT, Rare and Collectable •1 of 331 in this colour •1 of 1415 built total •Matching Numbers •Original Ford build Sheet •Australian Delivered •Receipted work/owner’s manual •Full body and interior restoration
This Australian delivered rare and Collectable Iconic Australian Muscle car, the Ford Falcon XT GT comes with a fully receipted history of work carried out on maintenance. This example has had a high-quality duco restoration matching it to its factory ‘Candy apple red’. This example comes completes with the original build sheet and all original specifications noted.
Previous registration papers have been included as well as previous number plates. With a factory confirmation certificate of the specifications (ACCHS) this vehicle shows to be matching numbers and a well worth restoration.
The period correct interior presents in outstanding condition having been so meticulously maintained after a re trim, goes hand in hand with a wooden gloss steering wheel. The receipts accompanying this car show no expense spared in the restoration of the interior component parts.
The Ford Falcon XT GT was a 1968 release following the XR Falcon. Driven by a powerful V8 302 engine and coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission, its no wonder this vehicle set the benchmark on performance and luxury for its competitors.
With a modern facelift from the XR Falcon, it also featured a revised grille and taillight setup and introduced the Falcon series to split system brakes, a more dynamic tyre setup and electronic windscreen wipers. In addition to a few cosmetic exterior features, the interior showcased a wood-grain dash, new carpets giving it that top-of-the-line performance edge among the other models.
Incredibly hard to find in this condition, the XT GT has rightfully become one of the most desirable Australian classics and is highly collectable today. It would make an outstanding addition to any collection.
