What is a Ford Gtho worth?
A classic Ford Falcon has fetched well over $1 million at auction, setting a record price for iconic Australian cars. The Yellow Glo Ford GTHO Phase III Falcon sold on Saturday for $1.3 million, making it the most expensive road registerable Australian classic sold under the hammer.
How many XY GTHO were made?
300 XY GT
Production. Production of the XY Falcon range totalled 118,666 vehicles. 1,557 XY Falcon GTs and 300 XY GT-HOs were built.
How many Xa Gtho were made?
Developed for Bathurst racing duties, just four XA GTHO Falcons were built in Ford’s ‘Lot 6’ Special Vehicles unit before a media-driven ‘Super Car Scare’ forced Ford to abandon the motorsport program. Fittingly, it was Bathurst winner Allan Moffat who dropped the hammer to seal the deal for the Falcon’s new custodian.
What does the ho stand for in a GTHO Falcon?
HO was officially handling options but we know it was high output giving the 780 Holley and solid cam!
How many manual FG Falcons were made?
It was the first four-wheel drive passenger vehicle to be designed and built in Australia. Only 432 were ever built.
How fast was a Gtho Falcon?
142 mph
At that time the Phase III GTHO was the world’s fastest four-door production car. Performance: Top speed: 228 km/h (142 mph) @ 6150rpm 0 – 60 mph – 6.4 seconds 0 – 100 km – 6.9 seconds Standing 1⁄4 mile (400 m) – 14.4 seconds using the standard 3.25:1 Detroit Locker diff ratio.
Why are German cars so expensive in Australia?
Market tolerance Very high import duties (which were as much as 59% in the 1980s) meant that Australians expected to pay more for cars imported from countries such as Germany – where many luxury vehicles (such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz) come from.
How much horsepower does Gtho have?
The Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III was powered by a 351 Cleveland engine with an understated output of 300 bhp (it was understated to satisfy insurance companies). Otherwise, the engine is generally believed to have an output ranging from 350 to 380 bhp.