Muscle Car Stables Listing

MCS is proud to offer for sale this Genuine 1973 Ford Falcon XA GT Sedan.

Originally sold by Cooper Ford, Frankston Victoria back in 1973

All numbers matching, twin tag vehicle Jewel Green XA GT Sedan

Currently is a Sydney-based vehicle

Factory Specifications are:

Engine: T – 351C V8 4V

Trans: B – 3sp Auto Floor

Paint: I – Jewel Green

Trim: S – Saddle Vinyl

Options:

Delete Radio

03 – Seat belts

11 – Laminated Tint Band Windscreen

55 – Bonnet Black

61 – Dual Mirrors

86 – Quarter Vent Windows

87 – Tinted side and Rear Glass

90 – Delete Pre-delivery Wax

Build: – 8-1973

According to the ACCHS Report this GT is 1 of 1 in this build specification!!

This is 1 of only 77 cars built in Jewel Green.

This GT has been subject to a detailed and faith-full Restoration.

New Paint, interior, mechanicals, all bright-work etc.

The Engine bay and undercarriage were not forgotten either- showing details like paint dabs and decals etc.

To organise an inspection today- Please call Chester on 0414 239 028

Please note: All photos were taken by Muscle Car Stables and NOT supplied by the owner.

XA Ford Falcon GT Specifications:

Engine Specifications:

• Type: 351 cubic inch (5.763 litre) Cleveland V8 ‘D’ Block. ‘H’ block after October 1972
• Bore & Stroke: 102 x 89mm (4.00 x 3.50in)
• Power (DIN): 224kW (300bhp) @ 5400rpm
• Torque (DIN): 515Nm (380lb-ft) @ 3400rpm
• Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
• Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 90 degree V8
• Head Design: Pushrod & rocker OHV with hydraulic lifters
• Fuel System: Ford Autolite ‘4300’ 605cfm 4 barrel downdraught carburettor
• Ignition System: Single point Autolite Distributor – changed to Motorcraft Oct 72
• Exhaust System: Cast iron manifold, low restriction twin exhaust

Manual Gearbox :

• Type: 4 speed all-synchronised
• 1st: 2.78:1
• 2nd: 1.93:1
• 3rd: 1.36:1
• 4th: 1.00:1
• Reverse: 2.78:1

Automatic Transmission:

• Type: 3 speed FMX
• 1st: 2.40:1
• 2nd: 1.47:1
• 3rd: 1.00:1
• Reverse: 2.20:1

Rear Axle:

• Type: 9in removable carrier type, Limited Slip ‘traction lock’ Diff, 28 spline
• Ratio: Manual 3.00:1 or 2.75:1 (Optional)
• Automatic: 2.75:1 or 3.00:1 (Optional)

Suspension:

• Front: Independent angle poised ball joint, coil springs, shock absorbers, wishbones and anti-roll bar
• Rear: Hotchkiss type with semi-elliptic leaf springs, shock absorbers and live axle

Brakes:

• Front: 286mm (11.25in) Servo assisted discs
• Rear: 254mm (10in) Servo assisted drums

Steering:

• Type: Re-circulating ball power assistance (Optional)
• Ratio: 16:1

Wheels & Tyres:

• Wheels 6.0 x 14 Steel – Argent painted Steel ’12 Slot’.
• 1972 had “caps” the same as an XY stainless caps. Later changed to GT centres (exposing a chrome wheelnut and having a red GT in the cap) at sometime in 1973.
• The only option was the “sports road wheel”, a 5 spoked alloy centre welded to a steel rim. These are the same wheels available on the XYGT and the XBGT.
• Tyres E70HR14

Instrumentation:

• Speedometer: 140mph
• Cleveland Tachometer: 8000rpm – Later cars had 7000rpm tachometers
• Oil Pressure: Gauge
• Water Temperature: Gauge
• Fuel: Gauge
• Voltage: Gauge
• Ignition: Warning Light
• High Beam: Warning Light
• Brakes: Warning Light
• Clock: Analogue

Dimensions:

• Length: 4808mm (189.3in)
• Width: 1969mm (77.5in)
• Height: 1369mm (53.9in)
• Weelbase: 2819mm (111.0in)
• Front Track: 1524mm (60.0in)
• Rear Track: 1524mm (60.0in)
• Weight: 1587kg (3500lb)
• Turning Circle: 12.0m (39.4ft)
• Fuel Tank: 79.6lt (17.5gl) 122.9lt (27.0gl) (Optional)
• Seating: 5

Performance:

• Top Speed: 193km/h (120mph)
• 0 – 60mph (0 – 100 km/h) – 8.1 seconds
• Standing 1/4 mile (400m) – 15.8 seconds

Above Specifications courtesy of www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au