Just requested one yesterday for my XR6 Turbo after watching this video; this is the reply I got on 27th November 2023: " Please note that due to system upgrades Ford Motor Company is unable to provide verification letters until further notice"
@@theslowedreverbchannel9748 Wow it must a big upgrade seem as it's taken them 1 year so far. 20/01/24 I have just requested mine so we'll see what happens.
Especially if that department is in Melbourne which is currently in lockdown. :) Though to be fair to Ford, evidently the reports aren't a super secret thing - the "Old Vehicle Report" section is the first thing that comes up on Ford Australia web site's "Contact Us" page, where they encourage people to email them.
FYI: I've been able to confirm the "Total Build" number. "19198" is the total build number of BA MkII **XR** Sedans - so that's the total of all XR6, XR6T *AND* XR8 sedans built.
I just wanted to say to you Shaun, this is such an underrated channel. The amount of effort that you put in to making these videos entertaining, yet informative is incredible. How you are able to work a full-time job and do this on the side is amazing; I and everyone else here I'm sure can tell how hard you work bringing amazing content to the masses. I've been a subscriber for a while now and only recently bought my first car. It's nothing incredible, just a 2013 Ford Focus Sport but I sure do love it and as it is a Ford it has prompted me to watch your channel more and more. I wish every Australian originated car could be in your care as they'll all look immaculate. I'm only 17 years old but wish I could own an XR6 Turbo BA Falcon, however due to high powered vehicle laws for P plates in SA it's not going to happen anytime soon. I don't have any interest in hooning or doing anything illegal, it would just be great to have a piece of Ford Australia's history in the driveway. I am seriously considering becoming a Patreon member, but I don't know whether my parents would agree to that... I would love to meet you someday, as you seem like an incredibly genuine Aussie bloke and for some reason I get along better with adults than people my own age :P I love your videos and do hope that this becomes easier for you so you can do it for a very long time to come, all the best mate and take it easy.
That's awesome mate, thanks a lot for the comment and keep in touch. I have family in SA so if I'm ever down there I'll give you a yell. Put in a few years on your P's, work hard and I'm sure you'll be able to get your XR6T one day! 👍
Nice! The BA-BF range is my favourite modern Falcon shape, especially the bonnet buldge on the BOSS V8s - that along with the BOSS decals was like Ford finally bringing back the coolness that the likes of the XY GT shaker had or the XB bonnet vents etc.. I remember the first time I saw a BA XR8 with GT stripes in 2003, my reaction was 🤤🤤🤤 and a few years later I bought my own... now 17.5 years later and I am still obsessed with this model. I can't wait to get a verification letter for my 2008 BFII XR8 in silhouette - I'm in love with this car and I've owned BA XR8, BF XR6 Turbo and FG XR8 in the past. It's probably the only model I have never gotten bored of, hence I just bought another low km one as per my profile pic.. 🤤😍🤤😍 I also love the limited edition body kit with the grey inserts that came in 2008 XRs- it looks awesome with the black car... I plan to keep this one forever
Hi Shaun, Thanks again for the information you have been providing not just "I", but the whole of the motoring guys and gals out there that have watched and learnt so much more about our own car so WE, can work on them ourselves and not get shoved by the "END" total on the invoice we get from a garage. I've always worked on my own cars and only some occasions (now that I'm a pensioner with back, neck, shoulders, legs, knees) that I've had to put into a m8 shed to do the hard work on my car. I'm still upright and kicking, both my car and bike get my love and hugs each time "I" work on them myself. Thanks again for the time and effort you've put into your channel to help "US" motoring guys and gals. Cheers, Teddy.
Would be interesting to set up a Google spreadsheet that everyone can edit so they can add details off their own verification letter, so we can figure out all the available options, paints, trims, etc.
That’s actually really good to find out - nothing is better than knowing the history of your car and knowing you drive something exclusive. Definitely a keeper even more to know it’s so rare. Please do the other cars! Lol
Thanks for putting this video up mate. I've always wondered how many FG FPV F6's were made so am really looking forward to getting my letter from Ford 😀
I wonder the same. The build plate (sticker) is not very informative, as they ran different numbers for utes and sedans, and reset them with the mk2. Pretty sure mk1 sedans got over 1000, and mk2 sedans got up to the 800s. I have #730, built Feb 14 about 4 months before production end, ordered to spec with manual transmission and the factory brake upgrade. Can't be many like it given the cost of those bloody brakes, but worth every dollar.
I recently did this with my 1996 Ford EL Fairmont, apparently it's also a 1 of 1 car with the options listed. My car in question was built October 1996, is a 4.0 L six with the 4 speed auto, Regency Red metallic, grey velour interior, optional passenger airbag fitted, optional ABS fitted, pretty much every option without stepping up to a Fairmont Ghia. What makes it a 1 of 1 car is one of the options which specified that it came with anti-freeze coolant from the factory due to originating from the ACT. Really doesn't mean a whole lot to me as I've seen a couple of EL Falcons in the same colour and probably same spec as mine on the road already only after a few months. Next up is going to be my next car which I just bought today which is a 2000 Ford AU II Falcon XR8 which is fairly standard with a 5.0 L Windsor V8, 4 speed auto, painted in Liquid Silver metallic and has a black cloth interior. Wonder how many were built and how many are still around. Kind of wish I could do this for the Fords I've owned in the past however I don't own them anymore so proof of ownership will be a pain if required.
Another great video Sean. I bet every man and his dog who owns a Ford will do this. Holden have a similar service but they don't go into detail on how many were made with options bought at that period. Hopefully you'll do your other Fords. Owners tend to forget that carmakers such as Ford & Holden mass produce cars. They are not bespoke built like Rolls-Royce or Aston-Martin. So Sean even though yours is one of one, it's the options available at that time that were chosen to have made it one of one.
Good to see you can get this information today! I don't know how you can create such a professional quality looking video like this one as you do. Your Holden Calais video was so powerful in emotion to create tears. We need some Holden stuff back though one day (Ex VT Calais owner with VF Calais now) to give some spiritual balance to your channel. 😉
Really nice to see this being available from Ford Australia. It's a nice bit of verification to have about the car, and something I'm sure that any owner would appreciate having. On the other side of the Aussie motoring aisle, pretty sure HDT offers a similar service for authenticating the cars that rolled through their workshop back in the 80s. I know someone with a VK SS and they got a full portfolio of the archival build papers for their car.
I have just requested the Vehicle Verification Letter from Ford. I am the proud owner of a 2002 Series 3 Ford Falcon AU SR in Venom Red. Loving the car. One owner from new, and came with a complete 18 year service history from Ford, and is as close to perfect as any AU I've ever come across (And I have already owned 2 of them prior to this) I even had my mechanic gushing about it when I first brought it to him for it's service. Hopefully Ford can get back to me at some point with my letter, especially now with how busy they must be.
I got my letter a couple of years back for my XB Hardtop. It is also a 1 of 1, but it may be simply because the option list was pretty repulsive and most had better taste... brown was really popular in the 70s...
After watching this vid i sent for an email and i just got my letter today ....22/4/21... options list as follow - 1P premium breaks -20 police pack - 27 Alloy spare Wheel - 86 side air bags - 8p police wiring - 51 235/45 R17 sports .......dealer liverpool Nsw......vehicles with these options 75..........i live in victoria and have had the car for almost 10 years love you work mate keep it up
G'day I have a one of one 2006 G8 Fairlane. With only 56,464 KMs. And lucky she is in as new condition. The paperwork is very handy especially I found for insurance reasons. Most mainstream insurance companies don't care about the build number and so on. But For me Shannon's are amazing and at present my G8 Fairlane is happily insured for an agreed value of $35,000. Which is a hell of a lot better than between $7,000/$10,000 max. So definitely everyone I'd keep that in mind especially if your Ford turns out to be a rare custom factory model. There was no difference in the insurance price per year and the excess was also the same as the extremely cheap quotes from the standard companies. All the best Ford lovers.🇦🇺👍💪
Have just sent off the email. Got a bf xr6t in bionic with blue stitch sports leather seats, luxury pack and premium sound. Keen to find out the rarity of it. Another great video as per usual mate. Cheers!
Thanks Shaun.Always look forward to your brilliant videos....So different and so cool. Both of us own an AU and an XR6 ...I'm the proud owner of a 2001 AU ll Futura in (Liquid Silver) and a 2008 FG XR6 N/A in Lightning Strike silver ..Actually she is pretty unique as being one of the very early FG XR6's built I think stamped on the compliance as 04 (April) 2008 . Already know April was the month that the FG series began production .. Definitely will be checking up on this for official verification now via the knowledge from this great vid ..I am the second owner and she's only just hit 73,000 kms as the original owner barely drove it (62,000 kms) for the first 8 years until I bought it in March 2016 and because I have the AU I've kept the kays low since then .She drives like new too and there is quite literally not a squeak or rattle anywhere and totally original and as she will stay . Just added a UHF radio and an after market GPS . Thank so much ..
A bit of info about the VIN of late model Australian Fords from around 1990 and later (I haven't checked older cars). Falcons and Fairmonts sedans have SW for short wheelbase, Fairlanes and wagons have LW for long wheelbase, Ute's have CM for commercial and Territory's have AT for all terrain (their suspension didn't last very long off road as they are the same platform as the Falcon).
Ah! Finally a video to give someone for all those that ask me how I got mine! Great video :) Keep it up, still loving the channel! ( I'm happy to have 1 of 1 for my particular trim level/ colour / model. )
See if you can find a working VIN decoder, Ford's ETIS used to let you check your VIN which is how I confirmed my G6ET did not have the LSD option fitted when I was looking at buying it. I remember the amount of info it had was way more than I expected.
I got one of these years ago, signed in ink pen. It is now the first page in my cars 'bible' containing full registration, service history and receipts for every cent spent since new. I cross referenced the verification stats with the many Ford books I own, the numbers were accurate. Oo===oO
Ahh, I should have done this with my BF MKII XR6 Turbo. It was Obsession Purple, one of the rarest optional colours. I contacted Ford and they said a total of 50 vehicles left the factory in the colour, 40 sedans and 10 utes. And I saw one of the utes not far from my house! It was the weird paint that's different under different light and angles. Purple from some view, blue from other, red from some, sometimes even looked brown like Pepsi in a bottle.
@@alpharaptor7510 I rang them for mine about 3 months ago. Worthwhile though, just print it out and put it in with your service history paperwork. If you ever sell it you can advertise 1/3 i know what i have blah, blah, blah👍
@@alpharaptor7510 mine was back within 1 week, but I imagine it probably depends on how many they've got to process. If a few thousand of you all submit them today, it might create a bit of a backlog and you'll be waiting a bit longer.
1T was an option back in the day where they leave a few bucks in the centre console so you can go get a snag on the way home after picking up your car.
Did one of these a little while ago for my November 1994 EF Futura wagon, mine is one of 204 built in the 1994-1995 model year with the same options, being Polynesian Green is what caused the number to drop massively. she's a keeper
I have an AU2 Xr8 Manual. Requested the letter from Ford last year. It has a 1 of 1 with the options supplied. Only 7306 built in total. The AU is increasing in value presently. My example is not flash. Planning on a restore. Good honest rust free car. Its a keeper!
I've got a 2005 ba xr6, the total build on my Ford list was 19856, and with engine it was 14427 so I think that's probably correct don't understand the 700ish difference but who knows. Out of the 14427 ba mk2 xr6's only 995 in a manual. But my xr6 is a 1 of 2, but I agree i don't know how correct they are and I base it on colour and trim more than with options but when I did my gt cortina the first time total built was 1326 and then when I did it again due to viewing a friends I got 1449... so there will be discrepancys but it now matches all other cortina got reports of 1449, but its a cool service that's for sure
This is your best video ever mate! so informative, great presentation.. Yep im emailing them now! I have a Ba Xr6 ute and a BF Non Turb sedan in bionic. Looking forward to this. Made my day!
Very interesting! My letter says that my EB II wagon is 1 of 1 with those specific options. It has an "unlisted option", which is the front bench seat/column auto. I'd love to see Ford's paper archives, or if they have some archaic 90s mainframe system still alive to extract these statistics and information from.
Awesome video mate, very interesting Ford can do that.. we used to have a navy blue Series II AU Forté wagon when I was a little kid, it was actually an ex-cop car.. it would be interesting to get a verification letter about that (if that car is still registered today by current owners haha).. I think you should do a video about verification letters for your AU Fairmont Ghia and the NC Fairlane.. :)
there was 11 of mine made. bf mk2 xr6 N/A 6 speed auto in ego mica grey with every option. not as rare but taking into account its age and having all the add on options, who knows how many are still on the road. so happy I finally got my dream car. bit sad it's an auto but that's a small price to pay
Mines in lightning strike silver with similar options and a factory sunroof. 2nd owner purchased 2006 with 27000 ks. Live next to the beach lots of rust repair coming up !
This is so cool! Makes your XR6T that little more special now! I just emailed Holden to see if they can do the same. Hopefully they're able to access those files and offer one!
Option 1T is luxury pack which consists of the premium sound and leather trim. Grey sticking was the colour for mercury silver as the stitching was matched to car paint colour.
Top video once again! Mines a 1 of 1 FG. to be honest there seems to be a lot of 1 of 1s out there, and although ive been told its a gimmick, it is pretty cool to know, that there was only ever one made of the car.
08 FG XR6T Auto Total Build: 29,072 Engine: 3721 Transmission: 2891 Paint: 113 Trim: 40 Options: 1 I'm not too sure about the total build number.. I emailed them again to clarify the numbers at the bottom and they are "getting back to me" so I hope to see if I have a 1 of 1.. I like the comment below about the online database for the BA - FGX falcons... We should get onto that !
I requested my verification letter for my FG XR6 manual a few months ago an also found I had a 1 of 1 build! Most likely just because of the specific options but still surprising to find that out.
I had an option not listed on one of mine too. Be great to know what they are. We bought a new BF XR6 Turbo back in the day and optioned it with green thread on the seats and it included the thread around the edge of the (leather) seats.
i did this a few months ago..got a au2 v8 station wagon 144 made options 4 ...17 came to newzealand (i'm a kiwi)....and a t2 ts50 47 made options 1...17 came to newzealand ... i'd say me wagons more scarce than the TS over here !
Thanks for the advice. I will definitely chase up print outs for mine. I have a Sept '04 BA XR6 and a Nov '04 BA XR8 both in the Vibe colour Code B5 so very keen to see the details on them. Cheers mate.
i.imgur.com/Xo3CONZ.jpg 15+ years ago I had this 1969 Chevy Chevelle that had been around the block a few times. It had its engine swapped, interior redone to about 85%, SS badges to make it look the part of a "real" SS, and was painted a Volvo truck yellow. It was great fun to hang dice in the mirror and rip around town in for a few summers! My mechanic dubbed it the "flaming banana" after a waterfall of gasoline came pouring out the back the one time she needed a tow to the shop. When I went to sell it, I managed to find the original build sheet for the car - I think it was under the rear seat - and found out that it had been a loaded "real" SS with the 396, in Monaco/Hugger Orange with black stripes, one of about 5,000 made. Turned the car around for over 3x what I paid for it, but still miss it! The guys I sold it to restored it, but I lost track of them before the process was complete. They were amazed at how good the body was!
I need to do this,my mk2 is in the 1of 22 xr6t 6spd same colour wheels paint trim and sound system.whan I bought it of the original owner he said there was one in the country the just didnt have the leather that he wanted,ford nz got it reupholstered,I havnt seen another leather interior like it.
Love how much you love your falcons. I am going to do this for my two utes haha pooor ford customer service. I think if you own a falcon (or commodore) now, you do have a piece of aussie history.
Ford don't issue these verification letters any more! I requested mine last week but they claim it's not available UFN due to a system upgrade!!!
yeah same here, there server is still doing "upgrades"
@@Cameronjtr same here too. Saying they are still doing system upgrades.
Have you been able to obtain the verification letter since then?
Just requested one yesterday for my XR6 Turbo after watching this video; this is the reply I got on 27th November 2023:
" Please note that due to system upgrades Ford Motor Company is unable to provide verification letters until further notice"
@@theslowedreverbchannel9748 Wow it must a big upgrade seem as it's taken them 1 year so far.
20/01/24 I have just requested mine so we'll see what happens.
Poor Ford customer service this week. They're gonna be hammered with verification letter requests. I'll give it a few weeks myself.
Especially if that department is in Melbourne which is currently in lockdown. :) Though to be fair to Ford, evidently the reports aren't a super secret thing - the "Old Vehicle Report" section is the first thing that comes up on Ford Australia web site's "Contact Us" page, where they encourage people to email them.
ford have customer service? Mind blown
@@PlasticAssasin8 Ford seem to be way better at looking after customers with 20 or 30 year old cars than they are with brand new ones. Go figure.
@@PlasticAssasin8 9o
goes to sell falcon
"1 of 1 XR6 Turbo. EXTREMELY RARE, always garaged never thrashed well taken care of... 80k ono, I know what I have no low balls"
I see those ads everyday & I piss myself laughing. Then they change them 2 weeks later.
Definitely never been tuned by Redcliffe dyno.
@@MotoringBoxTV shhhh 🤫
Will you swap for a g6e ..🤣🤣
FYI: I've been able to confirm the "Total Build" number. "19198" is the total build number of BA MkII **XR** Sedans - so that's the total of all XR6, XR6T *AND* XR8 sedans built.
Nope, my 2004 Ford BA MKII Falcon XR8 Sedan shows Total Build '41194'
@@flyinghippo588 something wacky going on there. No way 80% of the BA MkII's were XR8's
@@MotoringBoxTV That's what Ford sent me 4 months ago.
You know it's serious when the folding chair comes out
I just wanted to say to you Shaun, this is such an underrated channel. The amount of effort that you put in to making these videos entertaining, yet informative is incredible. How you are able to work a full-time job and do this on the side is amazing; I and everyone else here I'm sure can tell how hard you work bringing amazing content to the masses. I've been a subscriber for a while now and only recently bought my first car. It's nothing incredible, just a 2013 Ford Focus Sport but I sure do love it and as it is a Ford it has prompted me to watch your channel more and more. I wish every Australian originated car could be in your care as they'll all look immaculate. I'm only 17 years old but wish I could own an XR6 Turbo BA Falcon, however due to high powered vehicle laws for P plates in SA it's not going to happen anytime soon. I don't have any interest in hooning or doing anything illegal, it would just be great to have a piece of Ford Australia's history in the driveway. I am seriously considering becoming a Patreon member, but I don't know whether my parents would agree to that... I would love to meet you someday, as you seem like an incredibly genuine Aussie bloke and for some reason I get along better with adults than people my own age :P I love your videos and do hope that this becomes easier for you so you can do it for a very long time to come, all the best mate and take it easy.
That's awesome mate, thanks a lot for the comment and keep in touch. I have family in SA so if I'm ever down there I'll give you a yell. Put in a few years on your P's, work hard and I'm sure you'll be able to get your XR6T one day! 👍
Ok wow, that was very quick. I didn't write it to get attention I just love watching your channel. Thank you for the heart!
@@MotoringBoxTV That sounds awesome mate thank you so much, and will do!
Nice! The BA-BF range is my favourite modern Falcon shape, especially the bonnet buldge on the BOSS V8s - that along with the BOSS decals was like Ford finally bringing back the coolness that the likes of the XY GT shaker had or the XB bonnet vents etc.. I remember the first time I saw a BA XR8 with GT stripes in 2003, my reaction was 🤤🤤🤤 and a few years later I bought my own... now 17.5 years later and I am still obsessed with this model. I can't wait to get a verification letter for my 2008 BFII XR8 in silhouette - I'm in love with this car and I've owned BA XR8, BF XR6 Turbo and FG XR8 in the past. It's probably the only model I have never gotten bored of, hence I just bought another low km one as per my profile pic.. 🤤😍🤤😍 I also love the limited edition body kit with the grey inserts that came in 2008 XRs- it looks awesome with the black car... I plan to keep this one forever
I had to contact them for my radio code. Quick and very polite service.
Hi Shaun, Thanks again for the information you have been providing not just "I", but the whole of the motoring guys and gals out there that have watched and learnt so much more about our own car so WE, can work on them ourselves and not get shoved by the "END" total on the invoice we get from a garage. I've always worked on my own cars and only some occasions (now that I'm a pensioner with back, neck, shoulders, legs, knees) that I've had to put into a m8 shed to do the hard work on my car. I'm still upright and kicking, both my car and bike get my love and hugs each time "I" work on them myself. Thanks again for the time and effort you've put into your channel to help "US" motoring guys and gals. Cheers, Teddy.
Thanks so much for the comment mate!
it would be interesting to do your NC Fairlane & AU Fairmont
I want this to happen!
He needs to do it
Would be interesting to set up a Google spreadsheet that everyone can edit so they can add details off their own verification letter, so we can figure out all the available options, paints, trims, etc.
That’s actually really good to find out - nothing is better than knowing the history of your car and knowing you drive something exclusive. Definitely a keeper even more to know it’s so rare. Please do the other cars! Lol
Just emailed Ford today can’t wait to hear back about my 2001 AU Series 2 Xr6 Ute
It's awesome. Hope you discover some interesting things about the car 👍
Thanks for putting this video up mate. I've always wondered how many FG FPV F6's were made so am really looking forward to getting my letter from Ford 😀
I wonder the same. The build plate (sticker) is not very informative, as they ran different numbers for utes and sedans, and reset them with the mk2. Pretty sure mk1 sedans got over 1000, and mk2 sedans got up to the 800s. I have #730, built Feb 14 about 4 months before production end, ordered to spec with manual transmission and the factory brake upgrade. Can't be many like it given the cost of those bloody brakes, but worth every dollar.
All hands on deck at the ford aus administration!
I apologised already... hope they don't get hit too hard.
I recently did this with my 1996 Ford EL Fairmont, apparently it's also a 1 of 1 car with the options listed. My car in question was built October 1996, is a 4.0 L six with the 4 speed auto, Regency Red metallic, grey velour interior, optional passenger airbag fitted, optional ABS fitted, pretty much every option without stepping up to a Fairmont Ghia. What makes it a 1 of 1 car is one of the options which specified that it came with anti-freeze coolant from the factory due to originating from the ACT. Really doesn't mean a whole lot to me as I've seen a couple of EL Falcons in the same colour and probably same spec as mine on the road already only after a few months.
Next up is going to be my next car which I just bought today which is a 2000 Ford AU II Falcon XR8 which is fairly standard with a 5.0 L Windsor V8, 4 speed auto, painted in Liquid Silver metallic and has a black cloth interior. Wonder how many were built and how many are still around. Kind of wish I could do this for the Fords I've owned in the past however I don't own them anymore so proof of ownership will be a pain if required.
Another great video Sean. I bet every man and his dog who owns a Ford will do this. Holden have a similar service but they don't go into detail on how many were made with options bought at that period. Hopefully you'll do your other Fords.
Owners tend to forget that carmakers such as Ford & Holden mass produce cars. They are not bespoke built like Rolls-Royce or Aston-Martin. So Sean even though yours is one of one, it's the options available at that time that were chosen to have made it one of one.
I've looked through the brochure, and these were the options for the XR6T:
7"x8" 5 spoke 235/45 R17
8"x8" alloy wheels 245/40ZR18
XR Sports leather seats & Premium audio
XR Sports leather seats
XR leather seats
Sunroof
4-speed automatic transmission with sequential sports shift
Matching alloy spare wheel
Premium brakes
Power adjustable pedals
Sports steering wheel
Momo leather steering wheel
Prestige audio system with lcd display & 6 disc in dash CD
150 watt amplifier & 150 watt sub-woofer
DVD Satellite Navigator System
Prestige paint
1600lg rated (auto)/ 1200kg rated (manual) Towbar
Side airbags (head and thorax)
Reverse sensing system
Mercury Silver trim options:
Plexis Blue
Plexis Grey
Leather
Good to see you can get this information today! I don't know how you can create such a professional quality looking video like this one as you do. Your Holden Calais video was so powerful in emotion to create tears. We need some Holden stuff back though one day (Ex VT Calais owner with VF Calais now) to give some spiritual balance to your channel. 😉
Really nice to see this being available from Ford Australia. It's a nice bit of verification to have about the car, and something I'm sure that any owner would appreciate having.
On the other side of the Aussie motoring aisle, pretty sure HDT offers a similar service for authenticating the cars that rolled through their workshop back in the 80s. I know someone with a VK SS and they got a full portfolio of the archival build papers for their car.
I have just requested the Vehicle Verification Letter from Ford.
I am the proud owner of a 2002 Series 3 Ford Falcon AU SR in Venom Red. Loving the car. One owner from new, and came with a complete 18 year service history from Ford, and is as close to perfect as any AU I've ever come across (And I have already owned 2 of them prior to this) I even had my mechanic gushing about it when I first brought it to him for it's service.
Hopefully Ford can get back to me at some point with my letter, especially now with how busy they must be.
I got my letter a couple of years back for my XB Hardtop. It is also a 1 of 1, but it may be simply because the option list was pretty repulsive and most had better taste... brown was really popular in the 70s...
Hahaha, not wrong.
Would they do 1 for my old '82 XD wagon with 3.3 and Ice Blue paint ? I miss that wagon.
Be kind to this gracious lady. Drive her with pride and respect.
I’d love to see some POV drives of your cars like on Tedward’s channel, great video as always!
Sounds fun. I haven't seen his channel but I know what you mean - I have thought about it, you just have to get the camera angle right.
Love his channel, especially m3 snow videos!
After watching this vid i sent for an email and i just got my letter today ....22/4/21... options list as follow - 1P premium breaks -20 police pack - 27 Alloy spare Wheel - 86 side air bags - 8p police wiring - 51 235/45 R17 sports .......dealer liverpool Nsw......vehicles with these options 75..........i live in victoria and have had the car for almost 10 years love you work mate keep it up
would love to know what is in the police pack and what add ons the police wiring included
G'day I have a one of one 2006 G8 Fairlane. With only 56,464 KMs. And lucky she is in as new condition. The paperwork is very handy especially I found for insurance reasons. Most mainstream insurance companies don't care about the build number and so on. But For me Shannon's are amazing and at present my G8 Fairlane is happily insured for an agreed value of $35,000. Which is a hell of a lot better than between $7,000/$10,000 max. So definitely everyone I'd keep that in mind especially if your Ford turns out to be a rare custom factory model. There was no difference in the insurance price per year and the excess was also the same as the extremely cheap quotes from the standard companies. All the best Ford lovers.🇦🇺👍💪
The “Total Build” number corresponds to the total amount of BA Mk2 XRs of any type - XR6, XR6T and XR8.
Ah I didn't even think of XR8 - that solves it!
Have just sent off the email.
Got a bf xr6t in bionic with blue stitch sports leather seats, luxury pack and premium sound. Keen to find out the rarity of it.
Another great video as per usual mate. Cheers!
The Shamwow thumbnail killed me 😂
As usual, awesome content. 😃
I just came to see if anyone else picked it lol
@@MattExzy
Me [whilst raising my glass of Milo]: "Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well."
Same - first time I saw it... I thought it looked familiar.
Second time it clicked! 😂
Thanks Shaun.Always look forward to your brilliant videos....So different and so cool. Both of us own an AU and an XR6 ...I'm the proud owner of a 2001 AU ll Futura in (Liquid Silver) and a 2008 FG XR6 N/A in Lightning Strike silver ..Actually she is pretty unique as being one of the very early FG XR6's built I think stamped on the compliance as 04 (April) 2008 . Already know April was the month that the FG series began production .. Definitely will be checking up on this for official verification now via the knowledge from this great vid ..I am the second owner and she's only just hit 73,000 kms as the original owner barely drove it (62,000 kms) for the first 8 years until I bought it in March 2016 and because I have the AU I've kept the kays low since then .She drives like new too and there is quite literally not a squeak or rattle anywhere and totally original and as she will stay . Just added a UHF radio and an after market GPS . Thank so much ..
A bit of info about the VIN of late model Australian Fords from around 1990 and later (I haven't checked older cars). Falcons and Fairmonts sedans have SW for short wheelbase, Fairlanes and wagons have LW for long wheelbase, Ute's have CM for commercial and Territory's have AT for all terrain (their suspension didn't last very long off road as they are the same platform as the Falcon).
My father has an immaculate BA I XR8 sedan in blueprint blue, ex highway patrol interceptor. gorgeous cars!
Yes Ford is going to be hammered with requests. I have two I am going to do! Thanks for the heads up.
I bought a BA2 XR6T brand new in late 04. Black with cloth interior and red stitching, premium sound and the sports steering wheel..
Excellent content again mate. Love it!
Probably the most emotional video I’ve watched this year 🤗
Great info Sean, did not know this was available
A must to do
Ah! Finally a video to give someone for all those that ask me how I got mine! Great video :) Keep it up, still loving the channel! ( I'm happy to have 1 of 1 for my particular trim level/ colour / model. )
Interesting and informative !! Good work mate. I'm on the waiting list ahahah
Awesome video I’m going to do this for my Ute
Have fun!
See if you can find a working VIN decoder, Ford's ETIS used to let you check your VIN which is how I confirmed my G6ET did not have the LSD option fitted when I was looking at buying it. I remember the amount of info it had was way more than I expected.
I got one of these years ago, signed in ink pen. It is now the first page in my cars 'bible' containing full registration, service history and receipts for every cent spent since new. I cross referenced the verification stats with the many Ford books I own, the numbers were accurate. Oo===oO
Excellent Sean. I didn't have my 2000 AU XR8 ute when you put this video out. Email sent to Ford, and now... I wait... 😁⏳
Thank you mate. Premium sound should have an amp also. Mine does. Check behind boot carpet, passengers side behind fuel neck.
I’m gonna do mine I haven’t got around to doing it yet you look pretty excited with your result
Only got mine today for my AU2 4Ltr Sports Pack with factory 5-speed.
1 of 1. Ordered through Ford Special Vehicles in Ferntree Gully, VIC
Thanks for that ill be emailing them tonight. I have almost the same options as you in a magnet ute. I'll keep you posted
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ShamWow Sean back at it again
You know it.
Ahh, I should have done this with my BF MKII XR6 Turbo. It was Obsession Purple, one of the rarest optional colours. I contacted Ford and they said a total of 50 vehicles left the factory in the colour, 40 sedans and 10 utes. And I saw one of the utes not far from my house! It was the weird paint that's different under different light and angles. Purple from some view, blue from other, red from some, sometimes even looked brown like Pepsi in a bottle.
What cool things did you find on your verification letter?
How long will the letter take to get to your house
Mine was sent by e-mail, took 4 weeks.
@@xr88yu wow that’s long
@@alpharaptor7510 I rang them for mine about 3 months ago. Worthwhile though, just print it out and put it in with your service history paperwork. If you ever sell it you can advertise 1/3 i know what i have blah, blah, blah👍
@@alpharaptor7510 mine was back within 1 week, but I imagine it probably depends on how many they've got to process. If a few thousand of you all submit them today, it might create a bit of a backlog and you'll be waiting a bit longer.
1T was an option back in the day where they leave a few bucks in the centre console so you can go get a snag on the way home after picking up your car.
Did one of these a little while ago for my November 1994 EF Futura wagon, mine is one of 204 built in the 1994-1995 model year with the same options, being Polynesian Green is what caused the number to drop massively. she's a keeper
Think I better get in touch with Ford and see what they have to say about my '96 DF2 LTD. Thanks for the contact details!
You're welcome mate. Have fun 👍
I have an AU2 Xr8 Manual. Requested the letter from Ford last year. It has a 1 of 1 with the options supplied. Only 7306 built in total. The AU is increasing in value presently. My example is not flash. Planning on a restore. Good honest rust free car. Its a keeper!
I've got a 2005 ba xr6, the total build on my Ford list was 19856, and with engine it was 14427 so I think that's probably correct don't understand the 700ish difference but who knows. Out of the 14427 ba mk2 xr6's only 995 in a manual. But my xr6 is a 1 of 2, but I agree i don't know how correct they are and I base it on colour and trim more than with options but when I did my gt cortina the first time total built was 1326 and then when I did it again due to viewing a friends I got 1449... so there will be discrepancys but it now matches all other cortina got reports of 1449, but its a cool service that's for sure
This is your best video ever mate! so informative, great presentation.. Yep im emailing them now! I have a Ba Xr6 ute and a BF Non Turb sedan in bionic. Looking forward to this. Made my day!
Very interesting! My letter says that my EB II wagon is 1 of 1 with those specific options. It has an "unlisted option", which is the front bench seat/column auto. I'd love to see Ford's paper archives, or if they have some archaic 90s mainframe system still alive to extract these statistics and information from.
Awesome video mate, very interesting Ford can do that.. we used to have a navy blue Series II AU Forté wagon when I was a little kid, it was actually an ex-cop car.. it would be interesting to get a verification letter about that (if that car is still registered today by current owners haha).. I think you should do a video about verification letters for your AU Fairmont Ghia and the NC Fairlane.. :)
Option 20 maybe
Im a UK owner of a 2005 FPV Typhoon F6. Im emailing them immediately.
Thanks for this exvellent info......
That's an instant classic right thurr! 1 of 1.
Great video ...
Going to email Ford for my verification letter ...🤙🏽
FPV BF Mk 11 GT Sedan
Total: 1368
Eng: 1368
Trans: 601
Paint: 20
Options: 2
The interesting thing i found is only 601 people wanted to change gears by themselves in their brand new high performance car. 😂
@@xr88yu What options does it have and what colour?
@@rwd323
Z, 5.4 liter V8
M, 6 speed - manual
O9, lighting strike (silver)
B3, Leather - warm charcoal
4L, body stripes & Hood decals - Black
6A, Floor mats
69, 245/35R19
@@rwd323 I think what makes it 1 of 2 is the colour combination. Most lighting strike silver GT's had orange stripes.
@@xr88yu yeah you’re probably right, have you seen FPV bible on Facebook?
Not sure why this wasn't in my subscription feed. But, as soon as I saw it I had to get in on the band-wagon.
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the greatest TH-cam thumbnail of all time
I got this done for my Capri live the video mate
I received my letter from Ford today. There were 10582 xr6 total. Apparently my 2014 FG Mk2 xr6t with its factory options is a one of a kind as well.
My BF XR6 ute was 1 of 1 with manual and Ford iDesign hardlid. Was originally sold in Werribee and I purchased it from Bendigo
there was 11 of mine made. bf mk2 xr6 N/A 6 speed auto in ego mica grey with every option. not as rare but taking into account its age and having all the add on options, who knows how many are still on the road. so happy I finally got my dream car. bit sad it's an auto but that's a small price to pay
Mines in lightning strike silver with similar options and a factory sunroof.
2nd owner purchased 2006 with 27000 ks.
Live next to the beach lots of rust repair coming up !
My G6ET is one of 51. Nothing too exciting, but only 927 turbo variants. Makes it fun for exclusivity, but harder to find genuine parts some times.
This is so cool! Makes your XR6T that little more special now! I just emailed Holden to see if they can do the same. Hopefully they're able to access those files and offer one!
Option 1T is luxury pack which consists of the premium sound and leather trim.
Grey sticking was the colour for mercury silver as the stitching was matched to car paint colour.
I don't believe so. The luxury pack added the full dual zone colour ICC. Mine is colour, but just single zone.
Top video once again! Mines a 1 of 1 FG. to be honest there seems to be a lot of 1 of 1s out there, and although ive been told its a gimmick, it is pretty cool to know, that there was only ever one made of the car.
There does, so I guess you can look at the previous number to see how many have the matching interior. In my case that's still pretty low.
08 FG XR6T Auto
Total Build: 29,072
Engine: 3721
Transmission: 2891
Paint: 113
Trim: 40
Options: 1
I'm not too sure about the total build number.. I emailed them again to clarify the numbers at the bottom and they are "getting back to me" so I hope to see if I have a 1 of 1.. I like the comment below about the online database for the BA - FGX falcons... We should get onto that !
Time to go and read the VIN off of my XE!
I requested my verification letter for my FG XR6 manual a few months ago an also found I had a 1 of 1 build! Most likely just because of the specific options but still surprising to find that out.
I have an FG XR50 XR6, it was a 1 year limited edition model and its a 6 speed manual, might be fairly rare
ha ha ford will love you, ta for heads up cobber!
Owned 3 falcons and all originally from Q Ford springwood. Must have done a roaring trade back in the day.
I had an option not listed on one of mine too. Be great to know what they are.
We bought a new BF XR6 Turbo back in the day and optioned it with green thread on the seats and it included the thread around the edge of the (leather) seats.
Yes i think that 1T has lot to do with it, my 1980 , 351 manual ford is 1 of 44 with options.
Thanks for sharing this I own a BF Mark 2 XR8 ute.
i did this a few months ago..got a au2 v8 station wagon 144 made options 4 ...17 came to newzealand (i'm a kiwi)....and a t2 ts50 47 made options 1...17 came to newzealand ... i'd say me wagons more scarce than the TS over here !
Hahah that's quite funny!
That's awesome mate, keen to see what my new bf turbs is
Thanks for the advice. I will definitely chase up print outs for mine.
I have a Sept '04 BA XR6 and a Nov '04 BA XR8 both in the Vibe colour Code B5 so very keen to see the details on them.
Cheers mate.
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15+ years ago I had this 1969 Chevy Chevelle that had been around the block a few times. It had its engine swapped, interior redone to about 85%, SS badges to make it look the part of a "real" SS, and was painted a Volvo truck yellow. It was great fun to hang dice in the mirror and rip around town in for a few summers! My mechanic dubbed it the "flaming banana" after a waterfall of gasoline came pouring out the back the one time she needed a tow to the shop.
When I went to sell it, I managed to find the original build sheet for the car - I think it was under the rear seat - and found out that it had been a loaded "real" SS with the 396, in Monaco/Hugger Orange with black stripes, one of about 5,000 made. Turned the car around for over 3x what I paid for it, but still miss it! The guys I sold it to restored it, but I lost track of them before the process was complete. They were amazed at how good the body was!
I need to do this,my mk2 is in the 1of 22 xr6t 6spd same colour wheels paint trim and sound system.whan I bought it of the original owner he said there was one in the country the just didnt have the leather that he wanted,ford nz got it reupholstered,I havnt seen another leather interior like it.
Same grey xr thread ?
@@rabbitswyd24 the embroided xr logo is grey,but it's a lighter shade than what on his
There’s a BA Mk 2 XR6 Turbo in mercury silver with the sports seats and grey XR stitching on Carsales currently (although it’s auto)!
Nice spec.
i can imagine the customer service inbox filling rapidly now
I hope they enjoy making them!
2011 FPV FALCON GT SEDAN MANUAL
Total build 719
Engine 719
Transmission 217
Paint 91
Trim 81
Vehicle with options 8
Back in the day, it only took a phone call ( to holden ) to get vehicle build info, I confirmed my LC GTR was genuine by doing it
My BA Fairmont in GB blue is 1 of 3 identical cars feels pretty good
I'm positive that the SIDO number is for your dash cluster. It is there to make sure that nobody has changed it to a lower one from another car.
Just emailed Ford about a verification letter for my 2005 BA XR6 Magnet Ute. Looking forward to seeing what they say.
your next video should be about the Ford EF Falcon GLi sedan used in the mission impossible 2 Australia scene, best car sold in 1995
Love how much you love your falcons. I am going to do this for my two utes haha pooor ford customer service.
I think if you own a falcon (or commodore) now, you do have a piece of aussie history.
My AU2 Fairmont is a 1 of 178. Fairly basic, 4.0 auto with warm Charcoal and liquid silver. I would have thought it was more common!
Thanks for the info going to check how many fgx xr8 are in my combo aero blue
Wow saying Im mind blown is an understatement I cant believe how rare your car is. 1 only built car is something you should keep til death