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Hi all, Felicity from the Ford Discovery Centre here. Thought you might be interested in the newest additions to our display. Hope to see you all soon.
Visit the Ford Discovery Centre before the end of January 2007 and see Australian Motor Racing Legend John Goss’s 1974 Bathurst winning XA Falcon GT along with his 1985 Bathurst winning Jaguar XJS. This is a great opportunity for the motor racing enthusiast to get up close to 2 icons of Australian Motor Racing history. John Goss has faithfully restored both cars to their original racing condition. The Ford Discovery Centre also boasts displays on the history of Ford Motor Company in Australia from it’s beginnings in a converted flour mill in Geelong in 1925 to current production vehicles, as well as the chance to view robots, crash test dummies, cutaway displays, clay models and much much more. There’s something for all the family. The Centre is open Wednesday to Monday from 10am to 5pm, closed Tuesdays and Christmas Day and New Years Day. For further information phone the Centre on 52278700. |
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The XA would be awesome to see, but its only a replica, isn't it?
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No smally351, this is the real deal. It is the re-shelled race car. It did race with a different body but after leaving it sit for many years, John faithfully restored it to it's original specifications, even going so far as to use an original race shell allocated to him in the 1970's for the car. The body shell is even stamped as a development body.
John's commitment and attention to detail are amazing to see. And the car is so loud it set off someones car alarm getting it off the trailer! It sounds awesome! |
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After speaking to John and hearing the story from his own mouth, please be assured that the Falcon is the real deal. Re-shelled, yes, but the original car. John has gone to great lengths to restore it back to its former glory and did mention that there was quite a bit of mis-information around about the vehicle.
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Same deal as Bowdens Moffat phase 3, that shell was changed and raced as the 72 car, the original 71 Bathurst winning shell is dead.
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Oh Mr 4 v Correct but you missed 1974 XA ??????????????????????????????
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4Vman, pedantic - yes.
![]() Whatever your take on the vehicle, it's definately well worth a look. As is the Jag. John is a passionate man who, according to those closest to him, most likely dreams in blue and white. If you ever get the opportunity to meet and speak with him i'd highly recommend it. Hope to see you in the Centre one day in the coming months. |
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Will be worth heading in for a look.
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I think we know where the car in question stands, let's leave it at that.
Reshell or not, I want to go and have a look at it ! |
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I've got a pic of John standing near the car taken by a freinds dad back in the early 70's at Sandown. Now its a challange for me to find the pic
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Saw the cars at Sandown historics, definitely go to see them - the only trouble is they won't be running, they sound fantastic. The Jag is even louder than the Falcon if anything
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want to see em run, two words MUSCLECAR MASTERS @ Eastern Creek where they get a run around the track
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Would be absolutely awesome to see these cars, looks like I'm going for a road trip just to see them!!! Thanks for telling us Felicity!!
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nice... Might drop by next weekend to check it out... Looks awesome.. and ready to race :P
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This is from GRNKPR, the photo of the John Goss XA coupe. Well worth a look....
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might have to pop in for a gander.....how long are they there for?
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Thanks Melz for posting pic could ve been taken there as i do get around !!!!!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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I can't remember exactly but it was either the XA or the XB that Gossy was selling back then for 14k c/w spare slicks and wets and motor and road reg.
Almost got after talking to him on phone. The bank wouldn't give me a loan...probably would've killed myself anyway..so just as well.
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