This Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III is an attractive example of the historic limited-edition homologation special, which has been restored and rebodied. Power comes from the 5.8-litre High-Output ‘Cleveland’ V8, coupled to a four-speed top-loader gearbox and the 3.25:1 Daytona limited-slip differential. The Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III was built for homologation, and looked almost identical to the GT. It succeeded in an outright win at Bathurst in the 1971 Hardie-Ferodo 500 and also secured the 1973 Australian Touring Car Championship (ATCC) title; in both instances the cars were driven by Allan Moffat. In period, the Phase III GTHO was touted as being the world's fastest four-door production car, with competition from the 1969 Dodge Polara Pursuit. A GTHO in full street trim was clocked at 228 km/h by Wheels magazine in October 1971. Its 0-100 km/h sprint time is around 6.4 seconds, and it can achieve the standing quarter-mile (400 m) in 14.4 seconds using the standard 3.25:1 differential ratio. According to the 1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO Phase III register, this car marks number 170 of 300 examples built. It has been rebodied and restored, though remains true to its original factory colour scheme. Of the 300 GTHO Phase IIIs built, just 11 were finished in Electric Blue Metallic, of which only seven of these had black vinyl trim. This car is one of only two examples built in Electric Blue with black vinyl and matching ‘minor options’. Originally sold via Fisher Ford of Biloela in Queensland, it was the first car scheduled for assembly in July 1971, with the VIN prefix ‘JG33LS’. According to the son of Harry Fisher, owner of Fisher Ford, this GTHO was purchased by a Mr Streeter, who was involved in an accident the same day he collected the vehicle. Ford reportedly assisted with the repairs. In the late 1990s, it was offered for sale from Hervey Bay, Queensland, where it remained with a new owner, before being passed onto a New South Wales-based collector in 2005. It was recently dynamometer-tuned, which revealed an output of 291hp at the rear wheels. It is understood that fewer than 100 examples of the Phase III GTHO survive today. The odometer shows 6,003 miles, though this is not warranted. A modified version of the Falcon GT built in 1971, The GTHO Phase III features a heavily upgraded engine, a four-speed top-loader gearbox, and a limited-slip differential. It was also equipped with a special brakes and handling package. This rebodied GTHO is finished in Electric Blue with black ‘racing stripes’ and ‘351-GT’ decals, a black rear end, a black wing, and chrome bumpers and body trims. It rides on 15-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, shod with Bridgestone Grid II tyres with red pinstripes. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in black vinyl, complemented by wood inlays on the dashboard and door cards, and a three-spoke wood-trimmed steering wheel. There is ‘GT-HO’ lettering on the dashboard, and ‘351 High Performance’ on the centre console. Factory-fitted ‘minor options’ included seat belts, a tinted band laminated windshield, and the 36-gallon ‘Bathurst’ fuel tank. Other equipment includes a VDO analogue clock, heating and ventilation controls, push-out front quarter light windows, and a Ford Super Fringe radio. Accompanying the vehicle will be a copy of the 1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO Phase III register and a spare wheel. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. This Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III is an attractive example of the historic limited-edition homologation special, which has been restored and rebodied, but which remains true to its rare and desirable factory specification. Understood to be one of around 100 surviving examples, it would now make a discerning addition to any motorsport-focused collection, as well as an eye-catching car show companion. 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. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. 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