1978 Ford XC GS Falcon 500 Hardtop - 302 V8 and SUNROOF ... (SOLD)

Super rare XC Falcon GS Hardtop. Factory Pine 'N Lime in colour and optioned with the 302 V8 engine, T-Bar automatic, power steering, GOLDE Sunroof, GS Rally Pack, 9" LSD and dual exhaust. For sale from our Sydney Showroom.

When was the last time you saw an XC Falcon Hardtop advertised for sale? And especially one as well optioned from the factory as this one!

According to motoring journo Peter Wherrett from the well received Torque program that aired on the ABC in the 70s, the XC was the best sorted Falcon he had ever driven. He loved the interior design, the supportive seats and the dash layout. He said the brakes were spectacularly good and the performance although not quite in the category of a GT was certainly not far off.

For sale is a true survivor example of the XC Falcon GS. A factory Pine 'N Lime hardtop with Chamois trim, this unrestored GS is presented in what we regard as maintained condition. The XC has been repainted over the original Pine 'N Lime in what looks like Yellow Glo. Although an older paint job, the car presents well with some to be expected paint blemishes, some paint cracking and patina in line with the age of the paint. The car was rust proofed in the 1990s as per the engine bay decal. A new vinyl roof was fitted to the car at the time of the repaint. The radiator support production line tag is still attached to the chassis rail and confirms the GS Rally Pack and Vinyl Roof factory options. The original Chamois interior has been retrimmed with the addition of Houndstooth cloth inserts. The seat trims, carpets, hood lining and door cards are all in good original condition as is the dash, gauges and steering wheel. The radio has been removed at some stage and is supplied with the car.

Mechanically, the XC GS runs the numbers matching 302 Cleveland V8, 3 speed T-Bar C4 auto and 9" LSD rear end. The GS is an excellent reliable driver having just been driven without any issues to our Sydney Showroom by the owner from country Victoria. The engine features a 4bbl Holley carby and the factory exhaust manifold. Mechanically the car has been serviced thoroughly with new parts fitted as required to keep this car in perfect running order. The GS is fitted with working optional Air Conditioning and factory Power Steering.

According to the Ford Verification letter, the XC GS was factory optioned with Power Steering, Golde Sunroof, Tinted Laminated Windscreen, Black Vinyl Roof, LSD and a dual exhaust system. The XC GS is also dealer fitted with working underdash A/C. Built in the same month as the now legendary Falcon Cobra, this Falcon looks to have been originally a Ford Executive vehicle and according to the Ford Verification Letter is one of only three XC Falcons built to the same specifications.

The car has covered a genuine 364,467 klms from new and comes with a letter of verification from The Ford Motor Co, original keys and some receipts.

The car runs the original 14" 12 slots with caps and dress rims and Nankang 225x60x14 tyres all round, a spare and factory tools.

This is an unique opportunity to acquire a rare colour well optioned Falcon Hardtop that can be driven and enjoyed now with the future potential to fully restore this rare XC Hardtop.

Located in our Sydney Showroom for your inspection. (Ref: 6145)

If you wish, we will gladly arrange an actual/video inspection tour of the car and of course there is no issue to arrange enclosed transport door to door anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.

Call Mike on 0414 278 604 or Nicholas on 0499 577 997 and let us assist you with your inquiries. Also please note if you have a quality Muscle or Classic car you wish to list or have valued please give us a call at AMCS, we will be happy to assist you.