Rare 1973 Ford Falcon XA Ranchero

Description:

For Sale: Rare 1973 Ford Falcon XA Ute – Fully Restored & Immaculate
A rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored piece of Australian motoring history. This 1973 Ford Falcon XA Ute has undergone a meticulous, full restoration and is presented in outstanding condition.

Key Details:

Mileage: 8,578 km (5,330 miles) – driven weekly, so this may increase slightly.

Engine: Matching numbers 250ci inline 6-cylinder.

Transmission: 3-speed manual column shift.

Colour: Refinished in original factory Sky View Blue.

Interior: Restored in original Dark Tan, including new door cards, armrests, and a fully reupholstered bench seat in brand-new leather – exceptionally comfortable.

Restoration Highlights:

Professionally repainted in factory colour.

Tub shows no signs of heavy use and has been refinished in Stone Guard for reduced road noise.

Entire underside restored and sealed.

New exhaust system – sounds fantastic and often mistaken for a V8.

Engine bay is clean and well-presented, housing the original matching-number engine.

Chassis was rotisserie-restored – no corners cut, no signs of welding or patch repairs.

Mechanical Excellence:

Engine tuned and checked – excellent oil pressure, no leaks, no unusual noises.

New radiator, hoses, heater control valve, and coolant.

Transmission flushed, serviced, and adjusted – operates smoothly with no leaks.

Driveline fitted with new universal joints.

Front end: new control arm bushes, ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arm bushes, rotors, pads, wheel bearings, seals, and gas shock absorbers. Fresh alignment completed.

Rear end: new spring eye bushes, shackle bushes, leaf inserts, gas shock absorbers, drums, shoes, and wheel cylinders.

Additional Benefits:

Registered as a historic vehicle – MOT and TAX exempt.

Fully comprehensive insurance costs just £78 per year.

Structurally sound with minimal rust – remarkable condition for its age.

A true head-turner that garners attention wherever it goes.

This Ute is a pleasure to drive and a rare find in this condition. Ideal for collectors or enthusiasts who appreciate classic Australian utility vehicles.

Serious enquiries only.
I’m not in a rush to sell, so please – no time-wasters.

£14999