1998 Ford Fairmont Ghia AU Sedan - White - 277,376km - 4.0L VCT Intech Inline 6, Automatic, Rear Wheel Drive
Price Guide: $2,500 - $4,200
1998 Ford Fairmont Ghia AU. White. 4.0-litre VCT Intech inline six-cylinder petrol, automatic transmission, rear wheel drive. 277,376km on the odometer. 5 seats.
Description
The AU Falcon was Ford Australia's bold reinvention of the Falcon nameplate, and the Fairmont Ghia sat at the top of the range with leather seats, burlwood trim, automatic climate control, cruise control, and the VCT Intech 4.0-litre engine. The VCT (Variable Cam Timing) variant added a meaningful step in power and refinement over the non-VCT engine, and the Ghia specification wrapped it in premium interior appointments. This AU generation is now approaching genuine collector territory with the enthusiast community that grew up with them, and the Fairmont Ghia specifically is the one worth preserving.
Photos confirm this is a genuine Fairmont Ghia: burlwood trim throughout the cabin on door cards, centre console, and steering wheel hub, black leather seating front and rear, automatic climate control with outside temperature display, and the characteristic AU oval instrument cluster with red illumination. The compliance plate confirms a genuine October 1998 build with VCT Intech engine and automatic transmission. The exterior presents in white with a straight body and reasonable panel alignment. Aftermarket alloy wheels, likely later-model Ford units, are fitted in place of the original AU Fairmont alloys. Aftermarket clear-lens tail lights replace the factory units, and a towbar is fitted at the rear. The engine bay confirms the VCT Intech six with red cam covers, factory airbox, and a replacement battery. Minor surface rust is present on the firewall and inner guards. At 277,376km the interior leather is worn throughout, particularly on the driver's seat bolster and rear seat base, and the burl trim shows fading consistent with its age. The climate control head unit was photographed loose from its mounting, which should be confirmed.
The guide of $2,500 to $4,200 reflects the vehicle's high odometer and overall condition. The Fairmont Ghia specification means this is the best-equipped AU to look for if you want usable leather, climate control, and the Ghia trim level for a budget price. The VCT Intech 4.0-litre is a proven unit and AU Falcons in honest original condition are becoming harder to find at any price. For a buyer happy to detail it and drive it, this represents genuine value.
Features
* 4.0-litre VCT Intech inline six-cylinder petrol engine
* Automatic transmission
* Rear wheel drive
* Fairmont Ghia specification with burlwood trim throughout
* Black leather front and rear seating
* Automatic climate control with outside temperature display
* Factory Ford head unit (cassette/CD)
* Cruise control
* Power windows all round
* Alloy wheels (later-model Ford fitment)
* Aftermarket clear-lens tail lights
* Towbar fitted
* Rear parcel shelf speakers
* Spare wheel present (Goodyear Eagle RS 215/55R16)
Condition Notes
* Leather seats worn throughout, particularly driver's seat bolster and rear seat base, with surface cracking consistent with age and mileage
* Burl trim showing fading and wear
* Climate control head unit photographed loose from dash mounting, confirm functionality
* Rust visible on boot lip and spare wheel well floor.0-litre VCT Intech Inline Six-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 277,376 kilometres
Colour: White
Seats: 5
Price Guide: $2,500 - $4,200
VIN: 6FPAAAJGSWWR80574
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Taig directly on 0438 626 472
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Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia
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