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LOT 134 Metallic Green
Ford’s XP Coupé has long been regarded as one of Australia’s most iconic Sixties motor cars, an ultra cool, stylish hardtop that will never go out of fashion. The XP was the final facelift of Ford Australia’s first locally-made Falcon and incorporated a number of significant improvements over the outgoing XM, most notably the option of power disc brakes up front (Girling items, a first on an Australian-made car). First seen in February 1965, the XP range consisted of three models - the Falcon, the Futura and Fairmont – and proved a big hit with both the public and press alike, capturing Wheels Magazine’s “Car of the Year” award for 1965. The Falcon buyer could choose from the sedan, a wagon or the coupé with no less than three engines; the base 144 Economy Six, the 170 Pursuit Six and the 121 bhp 200 Super Pursuit Six, while transmission options included the locally-made Borg-Warner 35 automatic. The XP remained in production until September 1966, some 70,954 examples leaving the various Ford factories around the country. This mint condition Falcon Futura was purchased already restored by the current owner around ten years ago. The paint and upholstery still present in fantastic condition, while the mechanicals have all been done, recent work including a new cylinder head and the brakes and transmission overhauled. New carpets have also been fitted throughout and the car has a modern CD player nicely integrated in the glovebox, with speakers discretely fitted. Other notable features include the whitewalls, venetian blind, twin mirrors and pearl steering wheel. With a 200 Super Pursuit engine under the hood, the car ticks all the right boxes and would be the star of any Ford collection. Sold without registration.
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