{"product_id":"classic-carlectables-1-18-ford-xa-falcon-gt-hardtop-1973-bathurst","title":"Classic Carlectables 1:18 Ford XA Falcon GT Hardtop 1973 Bathurst","description":"\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eFord XA Falcon GT Hardtop 1973 Bathurst\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailCart col-12 col-xl-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"price\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: \u003c\/strong\u003e18873\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailCart col-12 col-xl-6\"\u003e\u003cform name=\"AddToCartForm\" id=\"AddToCartForm\" action=\"https:\/\/www.classiccarlectables.com.au\/18873\/Ford-XA-Falcon-GT-Hardtop-1973-Bathurst\/pd.php\" method=\"post\" class=\"cart-widget cart-alignment\"\u003e\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e1:18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAugust 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eRace Cars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nav nav-tabs\" id=\"nav-tab\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"nav-item nav-link active\" id=\"desc-tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.classiccarlectables.com.au\/18873\/Ford-XA-Falcon-GT-Hardtop-1973-Bathurst\/pd.php#description\" role=\"tab\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"nav-item nav-link\" id=\"spec-tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.classiccarlectables.com.au\/18873\/Ford-XA-Falcon-GT-Hardtop-1973-Bathurst\/pd.php#webSpecifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\" id=\"detail-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" id=\"description\" class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCar 5D – The McLeod Ford XA GT Hardtop Falcon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 1973 Hardie Ferodo 1000, the McLeod Ford XA GT Hardtop Falcon, driven by John Goss and Kevin Bartlett, proved to be the quickest car on the mountain. Goss claimed pole position with a blistering 2m33.4s lap and went on to set the fastest lap of the race – a new lap record at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair were in a commanding position until disaster struck. Mid-race, Goss became tangled in an incident when George Garth’s GTR Torana rolled at The Energol Cutting. With no way to avoid contact, the Falcon sustained damage to its front guard and radiator, forcing it out of contention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile much attention is often given to Doug Chivas running out of fuel while leading, many argue that Goss was the hard-luck story of 1973, his hopes undone by sheer misfortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne unique detail makes this car stand out in Bathurst history – its front spoiler. Homologated for XA GTs in August 1973, the McLeod Ford Hardtop was the only Falcon fitted with one at that year’s race, adding to its legendary status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Classic Carlectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66018739454301,"sku":"18873","price":289.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/4566\/7677\/files\/18873.jpg?v=1790248365","url":"https:\/\/crazyhobbiesaus.com.au\/products\/classic-carlectables-1-18-ford-xa-falcon-gt-hardtop-1973-bathurst","provider":"Crazy Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}