1998 XR6 Factory Manual Ford Falcon AU Tickford

1998 Ford Falcon XR6 Tickford AU Series 1 – Factory Manual | 253,000* kms

Awesome package for someone looking at getting a road registered track car without breaking the bank.

Eligible for club rego!

Your chance to own a piece of Australian automotive history. Arguably the best car in the world.

Factory manual, and packed with performance upgrades. Arguably one of the most underrated Aussie cars ever built.

Overview:

Used as a reliable track day car (4–5 events per year from 2019 to early 2024). Off the road since December 2024, but started weekly to maintain engine health. This is a turn-key grip/track car that can easily be converted into a drift rig (weld the diff or install a mini-spool). It punches well above its weight and keeps up with dedicated track builds.

Factory Features:

4.0L Red Top Intech Tickford engine (High Performance)
Factory manual transmission
Cruise control
Tickford alloy wheels (with matching spare + centre caps)
Central locking
Air conditioning
Tow bar & loom
Live/solid axle
Includes Ford factory report confirming vehicle and options — reportedly a 1-of-1 spec (accuracy of Ford records may vary).

Aftermarket Upgrades:

Heavy-duty clutch
CAT delete (stock manifold currently installed)
K&N lifetime air filter
Body kit (dealership-fitted appearance, minor wear/cracks)
AU Series 2/3 front end upgrade (BA/BF style)
FG XR8 PBR twin-pot front callipers + 322mm slotted rotors
FG XR8 rear callipers & rotors (not installed)
Bendix Ultimate brake pads (all round)
Pioneer stereo (rear speakers only)
Digital water temp gauge
Light window tint (Tint-A-Car)
PWR power steering cooler
GPI Racing silicone cooling hoses
Extended front wheel studs + 10mm spacers (for wider ROTA rims)
ROTA Titan R 18x9.5 wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres
Driver’s seat harness eyelets (quick-release compatible; harness not included)
Fire extinguisher (mounted under passenger seat)
Lightweight black carpet (no roof headlining)
Aftermarket Tickford floor mats
Home-made BMC stopper

Body & Maintenance:

Minor damage to passenger wheel arch/side skirt (semi-repaired)
Some rust spots — full walkaround available for serious buyers
Presents well for a 28 year-old car
Always kept undercover or under a car cover
Regular servicing since taking ownership from 2019

Recent Maintenance:

Gates water pump & serpentine belt (2020)
Engine oil & filter changed every 2–3 track days (Nulon & Penrite fully synthetic)
Brake system bled with every pad change
Nolathane sway bar bushes (2022)
Welch plugs, silicone hoses, timing chain tensioner seals (2023)
Starter motor & tie rod ends (2024)
New windscreen (late 2024)
New NGK plugs (late 2023)
Nulon Octane Booster used for every track day

Upcoming (non-urgent) Maintenance:
Timing chain cover seal
Front end check/service (minor knocking)
Clock spring (horn intermittently stuck)
Steering Wheel controls (old plastics cracked)
High Beam problem (possible relay / arching) causing high beams to pulse on and off.
Car does not leak any oil! Not a drop.

Included Spare Parts with sale (if full asking price of $9,999 is met)

ROTA Titan R 18x9.5 rims (rims have curb rash & x 1 rim had a crack professionally repaired)
FG XR8 rear calipers & rotors
Advance extractors
50-cell CAT (it might be 100 cell, can't remember)
Rear main seal & thrust bearing
Original front wheel studs
Lock nuts + key
Pair of 10mm spacers
Battery relocation kit (terminals, leads, brace, etc.)

Daily Use:

Surprisingly comfortable and fuel-efficient for a street car. Easy to maintain, currently on Club Rego so it cannot be transferred.
Buyer is to pay for their own rego.
Solid tow car (only ever used twice).
Driven spiritedly but respectfully at track days — incredibly reliable.

Test Drive Policy
Test drives welcome with:

Valid license
Your car keys
Half of asking price handed over
Otherwise, I’ll take you for a drive.
No extra passengers. Any damage caused by you during a test drive will be charged accordingly. If something goes wrong — it’s you, not the car.

Happy to try and work out a deal if you don't require spare parts but the price won't be that much lower as I'd like to get rid of everything in one go. Thanks for looking.