are Tickford cars a very near future classic?

[xr6tjet]

Tickford cars are already wanted and known, once ford goes under these will become classics. I think all the way down to the end of AU tickford era.

[SVR73]

Originally Posted by b2tf

I'll upset a lot of people no doubt but to me Tickford cars are XR's, T series and GT's. The Fairlanes, Fairmonts etc that have a set of wheels or a sunroof, well yes they did go to Tickford to have that done, but they're not a Tickford car.

I would love a Series III XR8, manual in white.

In total agreement with you
I got my XA Fairmont 351 4v falcon coupe with 600 hp in 1994 for $1500 bucks with mint black interior and yellow with black stripe exterior
put 5K into it and loved it but listened to my parents the one time I shouldn't have and sold it six years later for 5K

Now if I want one, the price is just too high for a good one and low cost ones are rooted most likely.
not interested in spending 50 to 150K on restoring one to show or concours level either

[PridenJoy]

Originally Posted by b2tf

I'll upset a lot of people no doubt but to me Tickford cars are XR's, T series and GT's. The Fairlanes, Fairmonts etc that have a set of wheels or a sunroof, well yes they did go to Tickford to have that done, but they're not a Tickford car.

I would love a Series III XR8, manual in white.

Fairlanes and Fairmont Ghias also have Tickford drive trains (VCT motor, 3.45 diff etc) and some are optioned with Tickford suspension.

AUIII XR8s will always be sought after cars, after T cars of course.

[Sprintey]

Originally Posted by PridenJoy

Fairlanes and Fairmont Ghias also have Tickford drive trains (VCT motor, 3.45 diff etc) and some are optioned with Tickford suspension.

AUIII XR8s will always be sought after cars, after T cars of course.

I wonder if finding that mint low km VCT AU Ghia will be like finding an XY Fairmont and discovering a 250 2V under the bonnet ($$$ now)?

Originally Posted by Maka

The Tickford badge will ensure one day they will indeed become collectable, the demise in new Aussie built rwd's will hasten all Tickford built vehicles desirability & up their values in due time.

I don't care if my Tickford is ever worth peanuts, I love its individuality, its quirkiness & its style. I believe the styling of the AU XR's is timeless & one day people will pay accordingly for that privilege not to mention it's dynamic on road/track capabilities. I love them!!!

cheer's, Maka

Yeah, I can't get over how contemporary a good S2-3 AU XR6/8 looks.

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Its hard to find any 1990s car in good condition IMO.

But magic when you find one!

[tranquilized]

Originally Posted by b2tf

I would love a Series III XR8, manual in white.

You and me both! There's a nice one getting about near me, S2 or 3 not sure, with T Series wheels, looks awesome.

Originally Posted by Sprintey

Yeah, I can't get over how contemporary a good S2-3 AU XR6/8 looks.

Agreed, but is it just me or do the AU series 1 XR's look horrible?

I've always had a soft spot for the ED and EL XR8's as well, future classic for sure. But that doesn't always translate to appreciating prices. I think excellent condition, stock standard, low km examples will command a significant premium though.

[Maka]

[QUOTE=tranquilized;5539932] is it just me or do the AU series 1 XR's look horrible?[/QUOTE

No, its not just you lol! Heard some say the same thing, but also have heard more positive comments about the full S1 body kit & wheels.

I agree though, the stock plain jane low spec S1 XR's need some different wheels at the minimum, those stock 16inch wheels look a bit trippy hey! Still a damn fine car though, a good base to mod for sure & yep I'd have one too np!

cheer's, Maka

[ebv8]

my old S1 with full kit and my S3 with full kit
i like both but i have a soft spot for the S1.
i'm actually spewing i sold them both but i do have a BA GT now
but i'm still looking for an AU XR8 to put away and don't care about condition or model just has to be a 5sp



after the AU's this is my next favourite model

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Sprintey

I wonder if finding that mint low km VCT AU Ghia will be like finding an XY Fairmont and discovering a 250 2V under the bonnet ($$$ now)?

Exactly. Let down in my books!

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Exactly. Let down in my books!

A little harsh, a 2v is rather sort after now.

It will be akin to every mofo swapping out the VCT for a 5.0..tags not matching = devalued.

[Sprintey]

Great pics EBV8

Yes Polyal, I wonder if people will learn from history and decide NOT to swap out original drivetrains this time around? Not so much 'GT copy from GS Fairmont slaughter' before the XR6s go classic. What has happened is with P-plate laws restricting V8s in some states, the XR6s have been the modding base of many young drivers... finding the original one is the quest now.

One other thing I love about my Tickford is the individual tags stamped on each body panel with matching numbers... There was even a matching tag still on the diff...

As someone interested in the cars, originality is important.

[au2000]

I reckon the right ones are worth it, the boys sprint handles like nothing else and goes like a cut snake, he has been told many times if he ever sells it I'm first in line

http://s429.photobucket.com/user/Au2....jpg.html?o=14

[Windsor220]

They will be classics to Ford fans that grew up in that era but that's about it. Similar to an XE ESP. Doubt they will ever be worth huge amounts.

[tranquilized]

Originally Posted by Windsor220

They will be classics to Ford fans that grew up in that era but that's about it. Similar to an XE ESP. Doubt they will ever be worth huge amounts.

Define huge amounts. I would have thought the $50-$60k asking prices for a genuine XE ESP 5.8 are pretty huge amounts for an XE

[CoupeKing]

Originally Posted by tranquilized

Define huge amounts. I would have thought the $50-$60k asking prices for a genuine XE ESP 5.8 are pretty huge amounts for an XE

Not to the enthusiasts that remember what this bloke could do with a tank (pre-tree)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpNqdpVebMY

[Windsor220]

Originally Posted by tranquilized

Define huge amounts. I would have thought the $50-$60k asking prices for a genuine XE ESP 5.8 are pretty huge amounts for an XE

I dont think they go for that much. The ESPs that are currently for sale are around 25-35k. The highest I've seen recently for a 5.8 was 40k negotiable.

Anyway I was thinking around max 20k. Cant see anyone paying much more than that for a 90s Tickford in the future depending on what it is. Maybe a GT will get closer to 30k.

[FGX-351]

I miss mine so much. ��