1985 Ford XF Falcon - White - 182,279km* - Ex-Police Livery, Exceptional Interior, 5-Speed Manual
Full police livery with crack-free dash, no-sag headliner, and the more desirable 5-speed manual gearbox
Description
This 1985 Ford XF Falcon is one of the more unusual and eye-catching lots in this auction. It presents in full ex-police livery complete with POLICE decals on the bonnet, both front doors, and the boot lid, a roof-mounted rotating blue beacon with coiled power cable, and auxiliary lights across the front bar. Whether you want to keep the look or return it to civilian spec, this is a genuine head-turner that will not be ignored at any show or cruise night.
Mechanically, the car is sorted. Under the bonnet is the original 4.1-litre crossflow six, confirmed by the compliance plate (engine code L, built May 1985, Broadmeadows). The transmission is a 5-speed manual, which is the more sought-after combination in an XF and gives you a proper connected driving experience. Factory Ford lattice alloy wheels are fitted, and the car rides on a mixed set of budget tyres with some age-related sidewall cracking on at least one tyre.
The interior is outstanding for a 40-year-old car and deserves to be called out specifically. The dashboard is crack-free, which is genuinely rare in Australian conditions for a car of this era and age. The headliner is fully intact with no sagging whatsoever. The rear bench is near-pristine, all four door cards are in great shape, the carpets are clean, and the factory Ford AM/FM cassette radio remains in place and original. This is the kind of interior that takes serious work to maintain, and someone has clearly looked after it.
Buyers must be aware of two important issues before bidding. First, the odometer. The current reading is 182,279km. The listing notes the car showed 290,000km in 2021. That is approximately 108,000km more than the current reading, meaning the odometer has gone backwards, which cannot happen under normal operation. An odometer replacement with a lower-reading unit is the most likely explanation, but this has not been confirmed with the vendor. This must be investigated and clarified before bidding, as it directly affects the history and value of the car. Second, both the chassis and engine numbers are recorded identically in this listing (JG23FB75096C), which is an error. Buyers must verify the actual engine number on the block prior to bidding.
Features
* 4.1L crossflow six (original, compliance plate confirmed, engine code L)
* 5-speed manual gearbox
* Full ex-police exterior livery: POLICE decals on bonnet, front doors and boot
* Roof-mounted rotating blue beacon
* Auxiliary lights across front bar
* Factory Ford lattice alloy wheels with Ford oval centre caps
* Crack-free dashboard (rare for this era in Australian conditions)
* No-sag headliner, fully intact
* Near-pristine rear bench seat
* All four door cards in excellent condition
* Factory Ford AM/FM cassette radio (original, in place)
* Aftermarket rear window tint
Chassis No: JG23FB75096C
ENG No: JG23FB75096C
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Vorak directly on 0419 371 926
Sold unregistered
(Key #C23)
Lloyds stock #993907+1
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Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **
As Standard Auction Practice all Vehicles are Sold Unregistered
As with all vehicles sold in the Classic Car Division, they have been well looked after by their previous owners. This is an Auction Sale. This asset is sold under standard auction conditions, as is, where is. High volumes of incoming product prevent our team from being able to inspect all items individually. All photos, descriptions, odometer readings, hour readings, engine specifications and any condition reports should be used as a guide only and have been compiled after speaking with the owners. To find out more about this lot or to book a live video inspection please contact the Auctioneer Contact which can be found on the Auction Details page. There is no statutory warranty & no cooling off period.
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