This XM-generation Ford Falcon Sprint Coupe is a stylish and desirable classic Australian sports coupe, offered from long-term ownership and enhanced with a raft of discerning performance and race-focused upgrades. Under the bonnet now sits a naturally aspirated and unmodified 5.0-litre fuel-injected Ford ‘Unichip’ V8, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed T5 Ford Competition manual transmission. This example has been with the seller for 20 years. The odometer is understood to indicate approximately 48,000 Kms, though this is not warranted. This XM-era Falcon Sprint has been upgraded with a 5.0-litre fuel-injected Ford Unichip V8 engine, four-wheel disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, a five-speed Ford Competition manual gearbox, a full Cams-approved roll cage for tarmac rallying, (though currently partially removed for day-to-day driving), a Cams-approved rear mounted battery and fuel pump in the boot, an enlarged fuel tank, a larger radiator, an oversized differential, a Ford 9-inch rear axle, and a set of Competition alloy wheels. The seller notes that all appropriate body strengthening work was carried out during the rebuild process. Further enhancements include fibreglass body-coloured bumpers, a louvred bonnet with quick-release catches, the removal of the exterior side trim, a single bullet-style door mirror, VDO gauges, a wood-rimmed Moto Lita ‘Lecarra’ steering wheel, a hidden Kenwood CD stereo, OMP harnesses, Aerotech bucket seats, aluminium chequer plate pedals, Soundstream speakers, and a cone air filter. The seller also notes that the rear bodywork has been altered to facilitate full wheel arch housings. This Falcon Sprint is finished in the timeless shade of Polar White with contrasting twin blue racing stripes, over a black and blue cloth-trimmed interior, featuring a painted blue dashboard and upper doors, blue vinyl lower door cards, and swathes of chrome trim. It rides on an aftermarket set of 15-inch ‘Competition’ multi-spoke alloy wheels finished in grey with polished lips and fitted with Toyo Proxes 4 tyres. Equipment includes push-out front quarter light windows, a top-tinted windscreen, heater and ventilation controls, a wooden gear knob, and a push-button original Ford-branded radio fascia. The car comes with a spare wheel, the safety cage registration form, all the paperwork involved with the vehicle modifications, and four competition wheels fitted with racing tyres. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: a full respray was carried out as part of the restoration in 2004/5, the interior was retrimmed during the restoration, and the driver’s seat shows some signs of use. The most recent ACT registration inspection was performed in 2006, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. This Falcon Sprint’s most recent maintenance was carried out in January 2024 at around an indicated 48,000 Kms by Bates Automotive Mitchell, which consisted of a handbrake and headlight adjustment. Other notable recent maintenance includes a speedometer adjustment, and the EFI system being inspected. A restoration and rebuild was carried out between 2004 and 2005. The seller notes that the car has not participated in a competitive rally since 2017. This XM-generation Ford Falcon Sprint Coupe is an exciting and desirable classic Australian sports coupe, offered from long-term ownership and enhanced with a raft of discerning performance and race-focused upgrades. Presented with a timeless colour scheme, refined yet muscular styling, benefitting from a previous restoration, and now boasting a powerful fuel-injected V8 engine coupled to a Ford Competition five-speed manual gearbox, it would make an involving companion for weekend drives and classic car show visits, or as a highly competitive entrant for track-day action and historic rally events. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. 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