Survivor Ford XY GTs

Who says you have to treat one with respect? From Unique Cars magazine, Australia

[@todayistommorowsmemory5990]

This car was left under an old pine tree in a back yard of an amazing old fellas home. He could never part with the car because it had something to do with his brother, I'm not 100% sure of the details but I'm pretty sure his brother passed away. Uncle Ronnie bought the car on the terms, that old mate could come and visit Ronnie and drive the car when he was fit to... There is an amazing write up on this story in the unique muscle car magazine..

[@liamgross7217]

So cool the way it is.

[@TheLeatheryman]

"Here's the keys. Treat it however you like." Now that is saying a lot for a 40 year old car.

[@k5ren]

"What a beautiful noise" indeed!

[@wronganswerswoody]

i love it just the way it is

[@Timmsy]

She's beautiful !! My lordy...pure gold IMO

[@blackls400]

I too had an XY GT and back in the 90's decided to give her a workout on that very same stretch of twisty tarmac, from Ferntreegully to Lysterfield, in those days the road was not as good as today and damn nearly lost it a few times, talk about getting your attention. The guys that drove these weapons at a 140 MPH around our iconic race track at the time, LEGENDS

[@todayistommorowsmemory5990]

Ronnie promised the seller he will keep it the way it is. So much history behind it, amazing.

[@mikldude]

great old car, nice review mate, the comment on the steering ratio, , i actually don`t mind it , all these bloody modern cars are overly direct , you have to correct the bloody things all the time(bugger rack and pinion power steering), the oldies are perfect for cruising . long live the GT !

[@farnthboy]

This car has to be first cab off the rank when they make the next Mad Max movie.

[@davidmorris2196]

farnthboy u

[@raymondrumbundaberg]

So much character. I hope its never restored. Driven and enjoyed as is.

[@gav240z]

Look at the Patina on that thing, awesome! I am tempted to try and keep my restoration looking Patina, but I think it's more effort than actually just painting it up properly.

[@jimbob5773]

What a beautiful machine

[@MrAberglaslyn]

I built the engine for this vehicle, the "infamous bushmans GT", it was swapped out some 15 years ago at Bombala racecourse, the car runs a phase IV Crow cam, 60 thou O/S forged pistons, and before everyone says oh yeah sure you did - visit my facebook page (glen coughlan) and verify all the build photos unique painted parts & check them with the engine - I got the original motor for the rebuild of the replacement engine the car now runs. The sump is painted as per the rebuild in ford blue whereas std they are black. Glad to know at least the motor is still going strong I built a monster with that block and the components. The car was promised to the son "Aaron" but he got shafted on that one.

[@justinnigel3822]

I didn't know Bombala had a racecourse. I lived in delegate about 8 years ago

[@ldnwholesale8552]

+Glen Coughlan 060? How many sleeves does it have? Many strike water at 030. An engine I would never bore more than 020.

[@brandongardner3073]

That's fkn awesome man, I'll look you up and do a friend request.

[@isaidthat4505]

You built a Cleveland 60 thou over when they are known for piss weak bores as is

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Shame it doesn't have the OG engine.

[@lukestocks4370]

Best GT in the country

[@olofssonwarren]

My first car was a GS XY in that the brakes were deadly I cant remember there ever being a problem with GT brakes especially since they had finned drums good in the day:)

[@stevemitchell9520]

So much better to see a genuine GT, patina & all, out & about looking & sounding magic, than a falcon tarted up as a GT.

[@XYGTHOPhaseIII]

still lookin tuff as

[@TheHaydn14]

That XY looks so bloody tough!!!!! But yet it would be nice for somone to restore her, as these GT's are so rare and worth a fourtune!!!

[@OlBlueshound]

I love it how it is, and yep "ratty" is a good description. Can you share more on the history of it and where it's been etc, and what's happening with it now please? A yellow ocher GT came into our workshop in the late 80's, went off road through a barbed wire fence, everything was scratched but car was dead straight, owner said I could buy it for $17 thou as is, couldn't do it as just bought a house, I would've loved to have it, was just a basic GT but I wish I could've!

[@glencoughlan2209]

I still have the original engine on a pallet in storage. Engine now in car was built by myself, I added a kill switch under the shaker!!!! Proof to what I claim!!!!! Painted the block in ford blue engine enamel, present engine carries a crow phase 111 cam.

[@johnplunkett6633]

awesome

[@coopsnz1]

F that sounds awesome

[@cheamalsteen1889]

LOL there all genuine these days!!!! more gt's on the street theses day than what were made.

[@nobody2661]

Sweet noise !

[@glendooer6211]

70's use to drive mine to the pub or work .sold it to get married now no GT and busted Ass.

[@Hobbies13]

Is this just a GT or the GTHO model?

[@lindsaymcpherson4744]

Looks like a racer foxie !!

[@The_Last_Ninja]

Off centre vagueness? We used to call it ‘play in the steering’

[@trumby7822]

And that's what I'm talking about.

[@katrina7835]

Good car mat 🌏😄 🎫

[@GTFORDMAN]

is "Ronnie" looking to sell?

[@billmago7991]

They look cool standing still but when you get in the drvers seat, she really is just another old henry....but a nice old henry

[@nataliejohnson4157]

Love it. It obviously gets used as it should and if it's not rotting away any worse than it is, who gives a rats if he keeps it looking like that? It's not like it's going to waste. I love seeing old cars that have obviously had a hard life given a quick freshen up and then used properly. Aside from lack of funds, the other half of the reason I haven't really done anything with the exterior of my EH (although it's nowhere near as bad as this) is because I can get it out and use & abuse the old girl. Nothing better than 4 wheel drifting around the local flat track or chasing much newer cars around race circuits in a 50yo Holden!

[@spoddog1]

all these comments saying to restore it, well then it will be just like all the other clones and fakers. no leave it as it is. people love it.

[@MrLuciferxox]

bloody nice as is... dont restore it!!

[@marcmenis]

yup couldnt agree more why sand away 40 years just give it a good wash and a new clear coat

[@steelearmstrong9616]

Wouldn’t touch it. Great cruiser

[@robintaylor2087]

Mm, yummy, I got ute same colour . Mock up, gud fun.

[@BCBtrucks64]

has HO front spoiler

[@GT71XY]

I think there's a fine line between what's been neglected and what's been honestly preserved. This car has been neglected. Such a shame.

[@jasonkav667]

SOUNDS TUFF AS FUCK! 351

[@philliphowson1937]

Just 💪💪💪💪🦾🦾🦾👁❗️💯❤️👍⭐️

[@philliphowson1937]

🎼🎵🎶🔊👂💯

[@MrGoblin60]

Correction...it's at least 46 years old.

[@Samsgarden]

The wheels are incorrect aren't they?

[@MrMightyZ]

Yes

[@leonjulien4295]

Not a luxury car? the thing is basically a fairmont with extrras, the only higher level of luxury was a fairlane.

[@robertneale7326]

And your point?

[@undertheblade1]

it dont even have the original mags on it and needs a huge fixing up and restoring

[@undertheblade1]

***** English, Do you speak it? Please enlighten me what is shat? The only illiterate bescumber with a microphallus is you on my comment. Please go back to school and learn English.

[@chopperking1122]

+undertheblade1 didnt have mags on them originally anyway

[@AusKidGuru]

Give it some frottle

[@b1657568]

Why are most of aussie muscle cars 4 dr ??

[@2218XY]

Beautiful care but....mate put your hand in your pocket and restore it!

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Are they still surviving in 2024 ???

[@isaidthat4505]

You drive these carsquth the aceeerTeor pedal you don't back off going into a corner you put your foot down they where u dersteering cars this was how so many ended up wrecked not having the balls to drive then with the right foot

[@johngibson3837]

Love it rear wheel steering way to go

[@1978Prime]

it looks like its aged badly considering most XYGTs are kept in immaculate condition

[@waveman0]

good to see a Falcon in ORIGINAL condition, she may be a little ratty, but for a 40YO car how really cares? My 10 YO Falcon doesn't look as good...Lol

[@KrazyUnkleJerry]

tired of lookin' at your head dude.... show more car

[@joevolona4947]

I hope the old girl get a proper restoration, she deserves it.

[@harveyboy4461]

More car less you.

[@adonisd8261]

He obviously doesn't know who Elvis is...

[@jonnightrain]

Ford's always rode better than Holdens

[@1978Prime]

That doesn't surprise me. I've driven an XE Falcon and an EF falcon on several occasions and they were good to drive. One occasion i drove a commodore from the 90 's, not sure which model, but it drove like an old school car.

[@jonnightrain]

For me, I liked the way the Fords held the road and I am talking early 70's.. showing my age, later model cars are a different class altogether, old cars is different rules.. When I want to step back in time... :)

[@Getbent97]

OMG SOMEBODY PLEASE SAVE IT

[@Low_n_slo]

This thing makes me RIGID!

[@joestihl2234]

leave it as it is don't restore it!,only original once!

[@jamiehope4580]

Thats the same mentality as I got a virgin gf but I will save her for the next guy 🤣

[@g6et_wrx177]

Some people have no self respect. How could you let the car degrade like that. Dirty people.

[@paulmarshall3585]

Running on empty.....!!!

[@SirTrinculo]

it was a 4 door...lol

[@7071t6]

I have heard farm tractors sound better full stop ?

[@jazpanoz4996]

keep sticking to left lane,you'll go far.....lol

[@ZoomStranger]

Is that really so, question mark?

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Get over it

[@SirTrinculo]

well its a good lookin 4 door but a 4 door muslce car? lol

[@jamiehope4580]

Why do all these so called car video making tools need to show themselves when you're only watching the video for the car. Its like these Muppets think they are a worth the screen time.

[@aussietorana2023]

thwodle

[@360nastybusiness]

paint it .

[@7071t6]

Yep a peace of shit really and to have Non Vic roads compliance plates tells me, that the running gear would be all re done and then left in the shed to rust away and make it look like its a real barn find a 50 + year old car which has never ever been on the roads lol , easy ask vic roads when it was last checked for a roadworthy which will tell you when it was last had everything done basically from new ? and how many times as well ?

[@pitman2911]

Man all i can say is you wish you own it ,check out some actions how much XY GT HO are going for you be shocked. Recently been to one got sold for 1.5 million not bad for a car that was 5-6 thousand brand new

[@donaldtopping9254]

sounds like crap

[@Vicyowie]

+Donald Topping Weirdo!

[@rodneymcgiveron]

+Donald Topping ..G'day....Sounds like crap ?.....You MUST be joking...That's what a real V8 sounds like mate..Not the muffled stuff of today's cars...I'll say it again...A REAL V8.....I love this old girl , warts and all...What a beauty..

[@ldnwholesale8552]

+Donny Topping THAT is what a Cleveland sounds like. Probably the best sounding V8 around old or modern. They make plenty of power though are a poorly oiled and cooled heavy lump. Standard they are fine, but try making more power and that can change without extensive mods.

[@360nastybusiness]

you haven't a clue about cars mate .stick to your yaris

[@jazpanoz4996]

@ Donny Tee,Ya nvr seen chevs @ bathurst tho,maybe coz they weren't true aussie aye 😏

[@martinq1920]

What an overpriced pig. Just needs a 200k restoration.

[@todayistommorowsmemory5990]

This car was left under an old pine tree in a back yard of an amazing old fellas home. He could never part with the car because it had something to do with his brother, I'm not 100% sure of the details but I'm pretty sure his brother passed away. Uncle Ronnie bought the car on the terms, that old mate could come and visit Ronnie and drive the car when he was fit to... There is an amazing write up on this story in the unique muscle car magazine..