Ford 300+ Coupe for sale WA

**Uncle_Ken** · 07-05-2015, 09:48 PM

Has anyone seen this for sale in WA? I just noticed it...from the ad

Ford 300+ Coupe. Only 1 in existence.
This is the original hero car that took centre stage of the 2001 Melbourne Motor Show.
Own a part of our Australian car culture.
Street registered in Western Australia. Genuine cash buyers only.

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...3389517/?Cr=10

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JG33 · 07-05-2015, 10:37 PM

"Genuine cash buyers only"

I hope he doesn't mean it literally cause that's a lot of cash to count.

**Uncle_Ken** · 07-05-2015, 10:42 PM

Yeah, its interesting to see pic's of the AU
UK

Windsor220 · 07-05-2015, 10:48 PM

Remember seeing it on stage at the old Perth Auto expo. Ford were desperate to get back their performance image back then. Seen it driving around too.

**Uncle_Ken** · 07-05-2015, 10:56 PM

A shot..

UK
FYI I have no connection to the seller.

blue sleeper · 07-05-2015, 10:50 PM

Isn't there a rule about posting extra-curricular content here?

Ruination · 07-05-2015, 10:53 PM

For 115k, I would of hoped it came with better wheels than that. They ruin the look I think

Road_Warrior · 07-05-2015, 11:16 PM

Pretty sure there was a yellow one as well?

Ruination · 07-05-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Pretty sure there was a yellow one as well?

You're talking of the "Arrow" coupe. That was built by Autotek and not Ford

fgpsi · 08-05-2015, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruination

You're talking of the "Arrow" coupe. That was built by Autotek and not Ford

and looked better than this one imo

Seriously how did Ford come up with this ugly duckling after the gorgeous Commodore Coupe concept?

Road_Warrior · 08-05-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruination

You're talking of the "Arrow" coupe. That was built by Autotek and not Ford

Nope, not talking about that fugly thing, I'm talking about a canary yellow 300+. I've seen it somewhere.

**Uncle_Ken** · 07-05-2015, 11:51 PM

From the rear

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Express · 08-05-2015, 01:32 AM

Those rims are seriously yuck.

malazn mafia · 08-05-2015, 02:55 AM

Was that an actual Ford product or a chopped sedan? What is that engine, doesnt look like a Wheezer V8 fitted to normal AU?

Adamz Ghia · 08-05-2015, 07:28 AM

It had the 4.6l from memory. And a set of T3's would look very nice on that car...!

**Uncle_Ken** · 08-05-2015, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Was that an actual Ford product or a chopped sedan? What is that engine, doesnt look like a Wheezer V8 fitted to normal AU?

Like this not sure on specs
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Stefan · 08-05-2015, 01:28 PM

That BA Looks like sh...t

Roof line is completely wrong and way to high.

All the other AUs are not much better.

**Sorted** · 08-05-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

That BA Looks like sh...t

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malazn mafia · 08-05-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorted

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That looks amazing. BA looks good in every shape.. sedan, wagon, ute, coupe

Trump · 08-05-2015, 08:12 AM

Ford Motor Company did not build either AU coupe.

Pedro · 08-05-2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

Ford Motor Company did not build either AU coupe.

Quite right Loudy. See post # 19 in this thread ... http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=1403

Falcon SXR8 · 08-05-2015, 08:27 AM

Change the wheels and body kit to t3 spec and it would probably look really nice.

HULK_I6T · 08-05-2015, 08:34 AM

Riduculous price.

I like the low km but at the end of the day its a au with a windsor v8 in it. Might give him $8000 because it has low km.

Can buy a t3 for under $20k if you must have the best AU.. other AU falcons are worth much less than that..

Can get a new fgx xr8 and a new mustang for his asking price

lilmattie · 08-05-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

Riduculous price.

I like the low km but at the end of the day its a au with a windsor v8 in it. Might give him $8000 because it has low km.

Can buy a t3 for under $20k if you must have the best AU.. other AU falcons are worth much less than that..

Can get a new fgx xr8 and a new mustang for his asking price

And you'd be the proud owner of an AU. Not the 300+

At least this one is a bit different from the norm. Price is a bit high, I agree but he's right in saying that it's one of a kind now.

Unless the others still exist somewhere?

HULK_I6T · 08-05-2015, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lilmattie

And you'd be the proud owner of an AU. Not the 300+

At least this one is a bit different from the norm. Price is a bit high, I agree but he's right in saying that it's one of a kind now.

Unless the others still exist somewhere?

For $58k you can buy a brand spanking new xr8 with more than 300kw, brembos and a full warranty.

Sox · 09-05-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

Riduculous price.

I like the low km but at the end of the day its a au with a windsor v8 in it. Might give him $8000 because it has low km.

Can buy a t3 for under $20k if you must have the best AU.. other AU falcons are worth much less than that..

Can get a new fgx xr8 and a new mustang for his asking price

I agree the asking price of $115,000 is ridiculous.
However, your offer of $8000 is just as ridiculous.

Given the cars rarity and exclusiveness, and that it's an AU (which goes against it), my guess is somewhere around $20,000 to $35,000.

I love the concept as I love 2 door cars.
They seriously screwed this one up though, the front, the rear wing, the stupid 4.6, and a few other things.

To me it would be worth more if it had a proper XR front, sensible wing, T3 5 spokes, and a 342 Windsor.
All of those things could be easily done anyhow, and it would then look fantastic and as Ford would have rolled it off the line.

I still have the idea in the back of my mind, some day when I grab an XR8 220 cheap enough, I'm gunna attack it with a gas axe...

**Uncle_Ken** · 09-05-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox

I still have the idea in the back of my mind, some day when I grab an XR8 220 cheap enough, I'm gunna attack it with a gas axe...

I'm saying away from you then, one car is enough

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falcon_bandit · 09-05-2015, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

I am a car enthusiast also but also keep a level head perspective on car values.

your comparing a FGX XR8 to an AU Coupe?

2 totally different markets there.

HULK_I6T · 10-05-2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by falcon_bandit

your comparing a FGX XR8 to an AU Coupe?

2 totally different markets there.

Ummmmm... both are v8 powered ford falcon sedans?? Different markets?

Yesterday i met a bloke who bought a EA falcon which was apparently super rare factory turbo, AIT or something, ford factory complianced car. He said he bought it for $9000 and thought he got the bargain of the century as its rare etc. (Apparently they came in 180kw & 215 kw kits)

To me it looked like a really rough EA falcon, dented up here and there, 230,000km, that whirring engine fan. I didnt want to break him but ba xr6t can be had for that price and will trounce that car in every which way

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Originally Posted by neptune blue

It's an AU. Doesnt matter how it's tarted up its still the ugliest car ever produced by Ford Australia. They never recovered from that disaster

Exactly. Sort of the same scenario with this AU coupe..anyone who buys it (regardless of price) is getting an AU falcon for their money and they will have to park it next to a FGX xr8 and explain their purchase.

Sox · 10-05-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

Ummmmm... both are v8 powered ford falcon sedans?? Different markets?

Yep, incredibly different markets.
One is new and everywhere, the other is very very rare, being almost a one off.
An FGX buyer isn't looking at a 15yo car, and an AU coupe buyer isn't looking at an FGX.

BTW, the AU isn't a sedan.

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Yesterday i met a bloke who bought a EA falcon which was apparently super rare factory turbo, AIT or something, ford factory complianced car. He said he bought it for $9000 and thought he got the bargain of the century as its rare etc. (Apparently they came in 180kw & 215 kw kits)

Dunno if that's a bargain or not, I'm not really up to speed on EA Falcons.
I'm also not aware of any factory complianced turbo EA's.
If it's legit, then $9000 is probably ok.

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To me it looked like a really rough EA falcon, dented up here and there, 230,000km, that whirring engine fan.

That's because you don't get it. Don't feel bad, you're not alone.

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I didnt want to break him but ba xr6t can be had for that price and will trounce that car in every which way

I'm sure it would, however the BA XR6T isn't an exclusive factory EA turbo. Which clearly means more to a select few.

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Exactly. Sort of the same scenario with this AU coupe..anyone who buys it (regardless of price) is getting an AU falcon for their money and they will have to park it next to a FGX xr8 and explain their purchase.

I'd absolutely love to do that, like taking candy from a baby...

You'll get it someday Hulkster, maybe.