New Ford Book Reveals the Lost Factory Production Records for the 1969 Falcon XW GTHO Phase I
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New Ford Book Reveals the Lost Factory Production Records for the 1969 Falcon XW GTHO Phase I

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By Shannons - 06 February 2023

Long thought to have been lost, the complete factory records for each of the 260 Falcon GTHO Phase 1s that were built are being revealed for the very first time in this new book by Ford GTHO Historian, Ross Vasse titled THE 1969 FORD FALCON XW GTHO PHASE 1 REGISTER.

Inside you’ll discover the build specification details for every single one of the Windsor HOs ever built, as well as unusual build anomalies and one-offs such as the Falcon GTHO which came from the factory with an automatic!

This includes each car’s paint colour and trim combination, the factory options it was fitted with, and even the actual day it came off the assembly line, as well as which Ford dealer it was allocated to and the day they sold it new.

Turning each page of this officially Ford Motor Company licensed encyclopaedia is like watching a kaleidoscope of Falcon GTHOs on the production line, as each car files past one by one.

 ‘The 1969 Ford Falcon XW GTHO Phase 1 Register’ is filled with thirst quenching information known previously only to insiders, mysteries are solved, myths busted and secrets revealed. Also included are decades of value trends, and first hand ‘memory lane’ accounts from original and previous owners.

Painstakingly researched with many never-before-seen period photographs and factory documentation, the history of this iconic marque is passionately collated by respected Ford GTHO Historian; Ross Vasse, who shares a lifetime of knowledge.

“This is the most comprehensive work ever completed for this marque, one that tells the story of the fastest four-door production sedan in the world, about the men who created, built, drove and raced them when they were new,” says Vasse, “This new book represents the complete definitive Bible for the Phase 1 Falcon GTHO and has all of the lost pre-1970 production records, which even Ford Australia no longer have!”

Following on from the completely sold-out Ford Falcon GTHO Phase 3, Phase 2 and Phase 1 ½ Bibles, this new book is now available as a pre-order for $275 plus P&H, and is a must for every motoring enthusiast’s bookshelf.

Only a limited quantity of this book are being printed, and you’ll need to move faster than Allan Moffat in a Falcon GTHO down Conrod Straight to be one of the lucky few that doesn’t miss out.

The official release date is scheduled for the 30th November 2023, just in time for delivery before Christmas.


BLUE EDITION - THE 1969 FORD FALCON XW GTHO PHASE I REGISTER
PRE-ORDER NOW WITH FREE SHIPPING FOR SHANNONS CLUB MEMBERS


The GTHO Register is offering free shipping for Shannons Club Members who purchase with the discount code.

Pre-order your copy today to be one of the few that doesn’t miss out.

If you currently own, or previously owned a Ford Falcon GTHO, you are invited to contribute a photograph of your car in the book, and have your name published in this historic publication. For more information contact the Ford GTHO Historian via TheGTHOregister.com.au