XB: October 1974

October 1974
VIN: JG65PR49997K Model: XB
Variant: Falcon 500 (JG 65) Special Edition:
Owner: Nick B Email: ***********
Country: Australia State: ACT
Build Month/Year: October 1974 Compliance date: 10/74
Engine: Y -V8 302ci 2v (Cleveland) Current Engine:
Transmission: B-3 Speed T-bar automatic Current Trans: 4 speed Top loader
Paint: X - Red Pepper Current Paint: X
Trim: B2 - Black with cloth insert Current Trim: B2
Dealer Code: 3605 Dealer Name: JEFF WIGNAL FORD, MORNINGTON
Factory Options: 03 - Seat Belts (mandatory)
13 - Heavy Duty Battery
32 - Sports Console
39 - Carpets
48 - Rally Pack (GS)
52 - Sports Road Wheels
56 - Driving Lights
61 - Styled Exterior R/V Mirror LHS
62 - Styled Exterior R/V Miror RHS Remote Control
67 - Dual Exhaust (Y/K code only, Std on T code)
71 - Super Fringe Deluxe Push Button Radio
90 - Delete Pre-delivery Wax
88 - 185SR 14 BSW 4 Ply Tyres
Production Figures: 1 of 2844 with this engine code
1 of 1510 with this trans code
1 of 108 with this paint code
1 of 11 with this trim code
1 of 1 with these options
Dealer/Owner Options: Rear window Aunger louvre and aftermarket glass sunroof.
I bought my hardtop in 1990 from an acquaintance and it
Was my first car and everyday driver until I parked it in my factory in 1994. Fortunately, Canberra has a very dry climate and the body appears to be still virtually rust free to this day. I put a 2:75 ratio 9 inch disc brake diff when The original borg Warner had seen better days and swapped out the factory C4 for a top loader. I removed the original engine and rebuilt it before putting it in an XY wagon. In hindsight, I now regret doing this. Despite owning various performance falcons, my coupe is, and always will be, my favourite “baby”.
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October 1974
VIN: JG65PR50500K Model: XB
Variant: Falcon 500 (JG 65) Special Edition:
Owner: Clim-Tristan Lammers Email: ***********
Country: New Zealand State:
Build Month/Year: October 1974 Compliance date: 10/74
Engine: Y -V8 302ci 2v (Cleveland) Current Engine: V8 302ci 2v (Cleveland) non numbers matching
Transmission: N-3 Speed column shift manual Current Trans: Unknown
Paint: P - Emerald Fire Current Paint: Reddish/Orange
Trim: P - Parchment Current Trim: White
Dealer Code: 7903 Dealer Name: FORD MOTOR CO NZ
Factory Options: 03 - Seat Belts (mandatory)
88 - 185SR 14 BSW 4 Ply Tyres
Production Figures: 1 of 2857 with this engine code
1 of 14 with this Trans code
1 of 3 with this paint
1 of 1 with this trim
Dealer/Owner Options:
From what I know it has a sedan chassis underneath it. Meaning the floor pan, trunk pan and frame rails were cut from a sedan. Then the XB coupe body put over top of it. It was sold in November 2020 for $13,000 NZD. Then three days later sold to Australia for $38,000.
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