1964 FORD FALCON XM DELUXE UTE 66B

KEY FACTS

• This classic 1964 Ford Falcon XM Deluxe Ute (66B) is mechanically strong and in beautiful condition thanks to a recent restoration.
• As the Deluxe model, it features the larger 170 cubic inch (2.8L) Pursuit straight-six mated to a three-speed manual transmission.
• It benefits from a full nut-and-bolt restoration completed in 2015 to original specifications, with much of the work performed by the previous enthusiast owner.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The Falcon has been restored, but work was sympathetic to its history and brought it back to period-correct specification.
• Upon purchase, the current owner drove the car from Coffs Harbour to Melbourne – a distance of some 1,400 km – demonstrating its mechanical strength.
• Sold with the original Falcon shop manual and shop manual supplement, service receipts and roadworthy certificates covering the past five years, photos of the car prior to restoration, and the original full XM Falcon parts catalogue.
• The heater box is currently not connected, but has been restored and will be included in the sale.

CONDITION

• The Falcon has no known prior damage.
• The rear tray including wood panelling, tray lining and tonneau is in excellent condition, as is the chrome trim and the wheels.
• Paintwork was completed in 2015 has been maintained in excellent condition, with no significant faults to report.
• During the restoration, the car was reupholstered and this work was completed to a high standard and has been well maintained. The bench seat is still pristine, as are carpets, linings and other trim.
• The driver’s side door has a minor rip at the bottom left corner of the card.
• There are minor imperfections in the paintwork on the dash and on the driver’s side door inner above the handle, and there is a crack in the paint on the inner passenger side door – all documented in the pictures.
• A full auto electrical service was recently conducted, repairing the thermostat, fuel gauge, temperature gauge and lights. The wipers work, but can be temperamental due to a suspected loose wire connecting the switch.
• The car is unregistered, but will be sold with a full Victorian roadworthy certificate completed in July, 2021, with no warnings or advisories.
• It is reported to drive perfectly and benefits from extensive recent servicing ahead of the roadworthy certification.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Serviced at 3,170 km by Tenby Auto in Eltham in July 2021. This included roadworthy inspection, wheel alignment, bearing adjustment, replacing all fluids, performing a brake adjustment, replacing the drums and adjusting the handbrake assembly.
• In June 2021, the full electrical service was completed by Werribee Auto Electrician.
• The brakes were serviced in May 2021 by Goodyear Autocare in Kingsbury.
• Barwon Automotive serviced and checked the cooling system in May 2021, refitting the distributor and resetting timing.
• In March 2021, Daryl O’Reilly Bellarine Exhaust Centre replaced the exhaust manifold.

SUMMARY

This 1964 Ford Falcon XM Deluxe Ute is a sympathetically restored example of an Australian classic, maintained in beautiful condition both aesthetically and mechanically. It benefits from recent custodianship of two knowledgeable and passionate enthusiast owners, who have ensured that it will be on the road for many years to come, putting a smile on the next owner’s face as well as those they pass by.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.