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Carrara QLD 48,186 KMS Panel Van Manual

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This is your chance to own a piece of automotive history; whether you're a collector expanding your classic car portfolio or a private buyer with a passion for vintage rides, this is your opportunity to bid and secure a timeless treasure. This classic vehicle is currently up for auction with Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers, closing on 27th June. You can watch and bid live via the Lloyds website which can be found by following these steps:

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Info about this vehicle:

1971 Ford XY Falcon Panel Van - Yellow - 48,186 Miles - Original V8, 4 Spd Manual TransmissionOverviewThe Ford Falcon Panel Van represents a significant chapter in Australian automotive history. Produced during the early 1970s, the Falcon was the workhorse of the era, prized for its reliability, simplicity, and practicality. This 1971 example is a genuine panel van variant, built during the final years of the XB generation before the XC redesign. The panel van body style was purpose-built for tradespeople and small business operators, offering enclosed cargo space with a compact footprint ideal for navigating Australian streets and job sites. Today, these vehicles have become increasingly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate their honest engineering, period authenticity, and growing rarity.This particular Falcon presents as a solid, original example with genuine patina consistent with its age and working history. The yellow exterior paint retains good colour depth across the body panels, with the characteristic minor stone chipping and weathering expected of a vehicle that has lived a real life over five decades. The panel van configuration remains unmodified, preserving the original cargo area with its timber-lined floor and side panels visible in the open-door photography. The interior shows the honest wear of a working vehicle, with the original brown vinyl trim, manual steering, and period-correct instrumentation all present and functional. The odometer reads 48,186 miles, suggesting moderate use over the vehicle's lifespan, though this figure should be verified independently given the vehicle's age.At the heart of this Falcon sits a V8 engine, paired with the factory 4 speed manual transmission. The original matching number engine is included in the car. This powerplant is characteristic of early 1970s Ford engineering: naturally aspirated, carburetted, and designed for simplicity and longevity rather than outright performance. The engine bay shows the expected patina of age, with the blue-painted air cleaner and original hose routing visible. The engine number JG42LU26447K is stamped on the block and matches the compliance plate data. This is a genuine, unmodified original engine, which adds to the vehicle's authenticity and appeal to purists and restorers.For buyers seeking an authentic early 1970s Ford Falcon panel van, this example offers genuine originality, documented engine numbers, and a solid foundation for either sympathetic restoration or continued use as a period-correct work vehicle or collector's piece.ConditionThe exterior yellow paint holds good colour saturation across all panels, with minor stone chipping concentrated on the bonnet leading edge and roof line, consistent with age and use. Panel gaps are even and straight, wit

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Title	1971 Ford Falcon IN AUCTION AT LLOYDS Panel Van
Price	$500
Kilometers	48,186
Colour	YELLOW
Transmission	Manual
Fuel	Petrol
Body	Panel Van
Cylinders	6
Engine Size	3277
VIN	JG42LU26447K
Reg Plate	Thomastown
Reg Expiry	-
Stock Number	582061I1