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Old 30-09-2020, 10:21 PM   #53
DJR-351
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Default Re: Barn find! 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III to fetch in excess of $300,000

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Originally Posted by Bushbasher View Post
Why has nobody mentioned the unique to HO body mods, THAT'S what makes it a HO regardless of how many panels are left on it. HO's had different hangars and various brackets and braces that the standard shell did not. I'm sure one of the HO aficionados can tell us exactly what is different but I know there are differences that identify a HO shell as genuine besides the VIN tags.
Thats right, thats why as far as i'm concerned a HO will always remain a HO no matter how many bits and pieces are missing......

While i agree with the possible $300k + price i am a bit surprised it didn't reach the reserve with a bid of $350,709, maybe the 'sons' got a little bit to ambitious?

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