Random # 107: XB GT Falcon Sedan
This honest-looking XB GT Falcon was photographed in Bombala, which, ironically, is a town in NSW's Monaro region.
It's unlikely the owner would object to the observation that it's more of a survivor car than any sort of show pony, as evidenced by the odd ding here and there and its slightly faded, occasionally chipped duco.
However, despite the patina, it appeared to be straight, rust free and without evidence of major crash damage.
Other than the after-market mags, above, it was totally original, right down to its very tidy cream coloured interior, three-spoked GT steering wheel and a centre console surrounding the four-speed floor shift.
All the exterior classic GT hallmarks were there, too: a honey-combed grille with integral driving lights and GT badge; silver contrasts on the bonnet, sills and boot; Mustang-inspired bonnet scoops and bonnet pins; iconic 351 decals; locking chrome fuel cap; and twin exhausts.
It even had a Ford dealer's sticker from the nearby town of Cooma, featuring a classic 'Super Roo' emblem (above).
It might not have been the most immaculate GT ever but its general condition says a lot about the quality of mid-70s Fords.
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(uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au.)
All iPhone images.
NplicapWcryspe-1981 Kevin Schmidt https://wakelet.com/wake/iIJ5CI6IieF2kOrR5Vs86
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