Ford GT-HO Super Falcon 1972 ATCC Last Race Oran Park

The 1972 ATCC final at Oran Park also marked the end of the Super Falcons, and their attempt to deliver Ford the Championship win they so desperately wanted.
Expectations were high, the 615bhp Super Falcon was the most powerful and improved production car ever, but it failed to deliver. This was despite all the money and expertise that had been put into the program.
The week prior to Oran Park, Pete Geoghegan joined the Grace Bros Racing Team, sporting new sponsors and a yellow and green livery. The car was performing the way it should have from the beginning, securing pole position for the 40-lap race. Pete bolted from the start and was able to open up a substantial lead, however the engine started cutting out on left hand corners. Three laps from the end Pete conceded the lead and had to settle for 2nd place.
The result of the weekend reflected the overall unfulfilled potential of the Super Falcons and the end of an amazing era...

Features

The detailed front end features the finely finished grille, engraved head lights, tow hook and the front mounted oil cooler opening in the bumper bar.

The highly detailed boot features a shortened fuel tank, roll cage points, petrol pot, filter and fuel pumps to help feed the thirsty engine.

Highly detailed unique steering wheel, dash featuring full instrumentation and components, kill switch on the gearstick console and a full roll cage.

The front seats were patterned off the legendary Ford GT-40 and featured stud detail and the four-point racing harness that attaches to the rear parcel shelf.

The battery box is mounted on the passenger floor and has an earth lead that goes through to the chassis. The kill switch was close by on the console.

Detailed doortrims feature chrome handle and woodgrain strip accents. The front driver’s door was unique in that it had no armrest, to fit the roll cage.

The engine was based on a 351ci (5.7 litre) Cleveland V8 block, but with the awesome fuel injection setup and many modifications, saw a phenomenal 600bhp!

The detailed trumpets and finely moulded hoses stand out and the strut braces were required to stiffen the chassis, with the torque this beast had!

The fine workmanship in the engine bay includes the fuel injection system that helped the massive power of the Super Falcon. The Oil catch cans are detailed also.

The working spring bonnet hinges allow bonnet positioning and smooth operation. When closed the bonnet is raised at the rear, just like the real car!

Superb chassis detail with the unique dry sump and components, the exposed flywheel, gearbox and fine hose detail, are all there.

Classic Carlectables outstanding working suspension with fine brake, spring and shocker detail is shown nicely on this amazing car.

The side exiting exhaust system and extractors are shown here with the earth lead from the battery box, inside on the passenger floor.

Finely detailed rear suspension includes Watts linkage, anti-tramp rods, shockers and leaf springs on the “fully floating” rear end. Note the shortened fuel tank.

Item includes certificate with individual production number.