1967 FORD FALCON XR GT
MODEL OVERVIEW:
The 1967 Falcon XR GT holds the prestigious title of being Australia’s first Falcon GT and first V8 of any type to win the Great Race - Bathurst with Harry Firth and Fred Gibson at the wheel. It marked the beginning of high-performance Ford Falcon GT’s that would go on to dominate the hearts of a generation and the racetracks around the country. The XR GT is a true milestone car that laid the foundation for all future Falcon GT models, while setting a new standard for Australian built muscle cars.
AUCTION CAR:
Owned for many years by a well-known and respected GT enthusiast, this genuine and matching numbers 1967 Ford Falcon XR GT has been carefully preserved and presents as a clean, honest and highly authentic example of the model that launched the Falcon GT legend in Australia. The body was professionally restored and repainted approximately 20 years ago, and the quality of the work still shows today—straight panels, excellent paint presentation and an interior and mechanicals consistent with a well-maintained vehicle. Increasingly rare in genuine, unmolested form, this example represents a significant and collectible early chapter in Australia’s factory-performance history. The original 'Bronzed Aussie' on 4 wheels.
DRIVE - LINE:
Under the bonnet sits the correct matching-numbers K-code 289 High-Performance Windsor V8. This is the engine that set the performance benchmark for Australian sedans in the late 1960s, delivering the crisp, mechanical and engaging GT driving experience enthusiasts still value today.
Backed by the original L-code 4-speed manual transmission, the drivetrain remains faithful to factory specification, retaining the raw character and genuine mechanical feel that position the XR GT as the genesis of Ford’s muscle-car dominance.
Long-term enthusiast ownership has ensured the car has been properly maintained, making it a strong and reliable package for continued enjoyment & preservation for generations to come.
EXTERIOR:
Restored and professionally repainted around two decades ago in its correct T-code GT Gold, the body remains in impressive condition, a testament to both the quality of the work and the level of care it has received since. The panels are clean and straight, the shut lines are tidy, and the car carries the classic understated but purposeful stance that made the XR GT instantly recognisable in 1967.
All key GT visual identifiers are retained including hubcaps and genuine steel wheels, presenting an exterior that is authentic, attractive and highly representative of Ford’s first Australian-built GT performance sedan.
INTERIOR:
Trimmed in its original U-code Black vinyl, the interior maintains the simple, functional and driver-oriented character of the earliest Falcon GT. The seating, dash, instruments, radio and trim components present neatly, consistent with long-term ownership by an enthusiast who valued preservation over modification.
The interior is unmistakably period-correct—pure, early GT, without embellishment — retaining the honest look and feel that collectors seek in the first generation of Falcon GTs.
SUMMARY:
A genuine, matching-numbers 1967 Ford Falcon XR GT, presented in excellent condition following a high-quality professional restoration carried out approximately 20 years ago. Long owned by a respected GT enthusiast, this car remains faithful to its factory specification, featuring its original 289 Hi-Po V8, 4-speed manual, GT Gold paint and Black Grey trim.
As the model that launched the Falcon GT lineage and laid the foundation for Australia’s muscle-car movement, the XR GT stands as one of the most historically significant performance cars ever built in this country.
Increasingly scarce in this level of authenticity, this example represents a rare opportunity to secure an early GT that embodies the origins of Ford’s legendary performance legacy.
Current Vic. Club Reg. - 0787SR
VIN: JG33GE55019
ENG: LD51060C
AUCTION DETAILS:
Estimate Price Guide: $120,000 - $140,000 +
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AUCTION START:
Thursday November 27th
AUCTION CLOSE:
Thursday December 4th from 8:30pm (AEDT)
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