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it's a ford no wonder it was abandoned

The reason it filled up with water is because it was parked nose down water gets in through the boot as it has no where else to go, if it was parked the right way around it would have been fine.

worth a fair bit of dosh even in its moldy condition

Sorry girls but you just don't get how long these things take. Settle down & make some sandwiches.

Great job Zak. Can’t wait to see what damage the currawongs did 😂

I'm in mildura hopefully see this on the road

Nice score! Glad to see a saved falcon!

CMOOOOON WHERE THE UPDATE??!!!

6k frm nz

Give us an update vid mate! Cmon!!

Can you reveal, how much you paid for this, so so so so curious. I had a AU2 XR8, same specs. Then i had a T3 (TE50) 5.6L. Sold that to go travelling. I now cry over videos like this. 10-13k i would of taken it. I would clean it up, properly detailed, put a K&N panel filter in it, hurricane headers and a exhaust that has a nice note but isnt stupid loud, and just enjoy it.

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So glad I came across this mate - great to see a young fella so passionate!

St Helens is so beautiful, can't wait to go back! Binalong bay is gorgeous to

Well done Zak and Gary. 👍

Nicely done, i had one of these. Awesome cars, enjoy!

Great to see the old girl getting a new lease of life

This was just gorgeous my friend!

Those series3 xr8s with the handbuilt 220kw engine are very rare now. It's great that you have saved it when running properly they go really well and with a decent exhaust they are best sounding Ford V8. I personally would have paid about 12 grand for it as it was. Once restored which will cost roughly 6 to 8 grand they do sell for 20 grand plus. If you don't mind me asking what the name of the engine builder?

LOL why?

Love it! I noticed the 220 badge on the boot lid, I might be wrong but I believe they were all hand built 347 strokers, they are a special AU for sure and with low k's that's one to hold onto.

Great Score mate. the wheels are standard that's an XR8 Rebel. Have seen just the body kit sell for $2000 plus. Wheels $1500 plus. you do the math on the value. if you paid under 5k i think you stole it haha

5000

That's tricky to say on price, so much potential and lots of parts are in great condition. Maybe 5k as found, but I could imagine paying more if there's definitely no engine issues and very little to no rust. All fixed up maybe worth 15k? Auto is a detractor, but the leather, Momo wheel, Azzuro alloys I think they're called, and last 220kw engine all add up, and blueprint of course... But I wouldn't worry about that, these cars are great to keep long term regardless of what they're worth! Personally I'd just hot rod it a little. Headers and exhaust, tune, maybe a shift kit. Bit like an old muscle car but with fuel injection and a bit more modern interior and handling!

What a score that's sick bro. Look after it for old mate🙏🏼

Looking and sounding the goods Zak 👌. Good luck in the Mildura Easter Show & Shine mate 👍

Good on you for saving this Falcon. Nice touch keeping the former owners family involved

I had one of these many years ago and still regret selling it. If you love the car it does not matter how much you put into it. I would like to see it restored, the only mods I would probably put on is a new exhaust. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

Shit headlights

$1500 keep it stock worth more in time to come if its stock

Mate, what a fantastic place and experience. Power generation is a hot topic at present with the current push to use mostly intermittent wind and solar. Hydro was the original green energy and much better than the current ideology. People back then were real forward thinking, with grit and determination to make civilisation better for everyone.

Modern classic falcon and it’s a beautiful colour. It’ll be worth a few dollars in years to come if restored and looked after.

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Love what you have built! 5 hour drive to get to Mildura for me though

Awesome score mate! Registered with those kms on it, in the buying condition I'd probably max out at around5-6k personally. After the tidy up anywhere from 5-10k. The ultimate value with abit of work is limitless really. In nice condition could be anywhere from 15-40k. Good luck with it all, keen to see the progress! Subbed🤙🏽💙🦍

Bloody nice mate

12500

Oh, I think you know EXACTLY what you got :) A low k S3 XR8, in blueprint (the rarest colour) full leather and momo, plus sunroof and a set of the most sought after and expensive wheels on the second hand market - 'Azzuros'. Wouldn't be surprised if there were premium brakes fitted as well but can't quite tell.

still has the engine cover, pretty stock

really happy another falcon got saved

XW looks and sounds great!

just give it a good detail .

Nice, I had one in black many years ago, I loved it but it was just too slow and that ticking from the carbon canister was awful.

Great job.

Firstly What a great pick up. Low K's and pretty straight considering it's age. I wouldn't have had a moment's hesitation of picking it up myself. 130 odd thousand Ks on the clock that V8 would only be just run in so there is a mountain of life left in it. But please DON'T modify it. If it was mine I would just do what is needed for roadworthy mechanically and fix up the paintwork. I see too many nice cars like this get Destroyed by backyard screwdriver mechanics who think they can make it better but end up making a mess of it.

Nice score. The sunroof is a bonus something I always want in my car. Looking forward to more content on this xr8 💪

Congrats on your beautifully restored XW Ute. Love it all especially the Opal Glow colour. Wish I could get to mildura to see it ....Have fun :)

Looks like you are onto something good as long as there isn't hidden rust. I thought the old guy R.I.P. deserved a little more respect, He was smoking those tyres up before you were born. Anyways good luck, you know what you are doing. 😎👍

If it was a 5 speed manual be an absolute cracking car to buy , autos not quite the same

Very nice example of a series 3 it appears fully loaded with sunroof, momo wheel and shifter, leather interior and those quite rare tickford wheels it still has the original engine dress cover. As it stands about $14500 to $16000 fully restored should pull the $20000 plus mark these in fully optioned spec are very rare,theres plenty of base spec cars,but when you start looking you realize there few and far between.