How much is a GTHO Phase 3 worth?
$1.3 million
UPDATED 27/09/2021 11:00am: This Yellow Glo 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III set a new price record for an Australian-made production car on Saturday, going under the hammer for $1.3 million plus auction fees.
What does Gtho stand for Falcon?
GTHO. Grand Touring Handling Option (Australian Ford Falcon) GTHO.
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 much is a XY GTHO worth?
Meanwhile, the highest documented price paid at auction for an Australian-made road car to date was for the immaculate blue 1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO Phase III (pictured below) sold to an art collector in February 2021 for $1.15 million.
What was the Phase 3 Gtho?
GTHO Phase III. The Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III was built for homologation, looked almost identical to the GT and was a modified version of the Falcon GT built in 1971 with a heavily upgraded engine, a four-speed top-loader gearbox and Detroit locker nine inch differential.
What was the coolest car in 1971?
Top 5: cars of 1971
- Maserati Bora. As unlikely as it sounds, Citroen was in charge of Maserati in 1968 and immediately set about developing a supercar with V8 power.
- De Tomaso Pantera.
- Lamborghini Miura SV.
- Volvo 1800ES.
- Jaguar E-Type Series III.
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.
What was the most powerful production engine in 1971?
1971 Corvette Stingray LS6 Corvette charged further into the smog era than most, receiving its largest engine in 1971. While previous versions of the big block had been stout, like the L88 427, by ’71 you were able to get a 454 in two flavors. First was the LS5, with “only” 365 hp and 550 lb/ft. That’s not a typo.
Can a 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III be restored?
The 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III was originally sold with a 351 cubic inch V8. the original engine and transmission for this car are, sadly, long gone. Barring a miracle, there’s little to no chance that this will ever be restored as a “numbers matching” car.
What kind of car is the Ford Falcon XY GT-HO Phase III?
We unwrap the history and market value of one of the country’s most desirable muscle cars – the Ford Falcon XY GT-HO Phase III, as well as match up legendary racing driver Allan Moffat with a fine example of the iconic car he’s most famous for driving
What is the value of a Ford Falcon XY GT-HO?
Value guide. Ford Falcon XY GT-HO Phase III Fair: $200,000 Good: $330,000 Excellent: $480,000 (Note: concours cars will demand more) BUYERS CHECKLIST Body & Chassis. The checks you make when assessing a Phase III are the same as you undertake when looking at any car. The major difference comes once you are happy with the car’s basic presentation.
What are the specs of a 1971 Ford XY GT HO?
1971 Ford Falcon XY GT HO Phase III specs: Engine: 5763cc V8, OHV, 16v Power: 224kW @ 6150rpm Torque: 515Nm @ 3400rpm