AU II Ghia 75th Anv numbers

[xbgt73]

Where the 75th Aniversary Futuras, Fairmont Ghias & Fairlanes a limited build ... ?

I have a Meteroite Ghia 5.0 with sunroof 75th and have yet to ever see another v8 75th

[gcg2503]

I have seen a V8 in that bronze colour. gorgeous car actually. Sandstorm or Organza I think

Would own a 75th in a heartbeat!

[xbgt73]

The 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Fairmont Ghia was available in four exterior colours, including 'Sand Storm', which is exclusive to the limited edition model. Meteorite, Monsoon Blue, Sparkling Burgundy are also available.

I have thought of selling mine as have only done under 10,000 kays in it since I bought it over 3 years ago ... but it is such a good thing just cant part with it!

[xbgt73]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

I have seen a V8 in that bronze colour. gorgeous car actually. Sandstorm or Organza I think

Would own a 75th in a heartbeat!

Then buy mine mate hahaha

[GK]

Originally Posted by xbgt73

Then buy mine mate hahaha

PM me some pics!

GK

[blueoval]

They were certainly rare in v8 guise. I'd be hanging onto that one you have now. Good to see another 75th owner out there.

[xbgt73]

just checked your link ... geez you have done plenty of work to it.

great job mate ... mine is bog stock except for T3 Tickford Pursuit Rims. The old guy (1 owner) I bought mine from had scuffed up all the orig rims

[blueoval]

Thanks mate.

Yeah Ive done a lot of work, but still trying to keep the outside in reasonably original fashion.

I wanted to do setup my car the way it should have been from factory....hehe. In my mind that is.

Your will fetch some good dollars in years to come. A little bit like a John Goss or limited edition of some kind.

Post up pics if you have any

[xbgt73]

Originally Posted by blueoval

Thanks mate.

Yeah Ive done a lot of work, but still trying to keep the outside in reasonably original fashion.

I wanted to do setup my car the way it should have been from factory....hehe. In my mind that is.

Your will fetch some good dollars in years to come. A little bit like a John Goss or limited edition of some kind.

Post up pics if you have any

Heres a couple of pics ... on 4th set of rims as wasnt happy with the look of 17's. Also ramoved the mudflaps. Besides that all standard.

[Dauphin]

I tried getting the 75th build numbers from Ford Australia some years ago but they didn't know the info. I've seen a 75th Fairlane Ghia in sandstorm and it looked very nice, only one I've ever seen, had a sunroof also.

[Boza]

so what were the extras you got with a 75th anniversarry model

[xbgt73]

this article is one of the most thorough I have come across....

http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_5323...wsarticle.html

[Dauphin]

Originally Posted by xbgt73

this article is one of the most thorough I have come across....

http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_5323...wsarticle.html

Thanks for the link. It's great that new owners got a copy of the True Blue book. That's a great book.

One thing I never worked out was how the 75th Fairlane grille was unique. It's the second time I've seen that mentioned somewhere. As far as I could tell, it was exactly the same as the standard one.

[fernsantos]

I have a AU 75TH anniversary I6 2000 model.
I bought this car new the only thing i done to it was converting it to lpg.

The rear spoiler on it is not the original one as someone run up the back of me and the panel beater could not get an original one.

If anyone as an original rear spoiler for the 75th anniversary let me know.

I am after one 17inch original 75th anniversary rim as one of my rims as cracked.

Any help would be great.

[xbgt73]

there is a set of 5 on ebay now .... you might have to get a set of 5 and resell 4 as it seems difficult to get 1 only

good to hear from my 75th owners

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by fernsantos

I have a AU 75TH anniversary I6 2000 model.
I bought this car new the only thing i done to it was converting it to lpg.

The rear spoiler on it is not the original one as someone run up the back of me and the panel beater could not get an original one.

If anyone as an original rear spoiler for the 75th anniversary let me know.

I am after one 17inch original 75th anniversary rim as one of my rims as cracked.

Any help would be great.

I have an original 75th anniversary future rear spoiler but not a ghost one. It's meteorite in color.

Pm me if interested.

[gcg2503]

I actually prefer the std anniversary 17s to be honest

Great car - there is a nice brown one for sale at the moment that has was written off due to hail damage

Looks OK for the dollars he is asking. Got me thinking!

[xbgt73]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

I actually prefer the std anniversary 17s to be honest

Great car - there is a nice brown one for sale at the moment that has was written off due to hail damage

Looks OK for the dollars he is asking. Got me thinking!

The orig 75th Rims were pretty scuffed up when I bought the car from the 1 owner older guy ... I am always on the lookout for another set in mint nick

[blueoval]

Tidy example there mate. Very nice with either rims really, comes down to personal taste in the end.

[GK]

Would have to be one of my favourite AUs.

V8, 75th history and badging (I really like the embossed leather seats), Ghia comforts, Metorite, it has it all mate!

Enjoy!

GK

[EATHSV]

mate the ghia is a class act. Very nice.

The missus and i passed on a sandstorm one last year when we got her futura, regret that now.

[xbgt73]

Originally Posted by EATHSV

mate the ghia is a class act. Very nice.

The missus and i passed on a sandstorm one last year when we got her futura, regret that now.

Thanks mate .. i was going to unload it and move into a B series XR8 or Typhoon but have had 2nd thoughts hearing other opinions.

[gcg2503]

I see you are selling Drew !

http://www.fordmusclecars.com.au/vie...sp?ItemID=7845

[xbgt73]

yeah made the decision to get into a BA MK2 Typhoon if the Ghia sells