XA GT Identification

Decoding the Body Prefix Number:
All Falcon GT’s have the same engine number and Body Prefix number
Prior to 1971 Ford used a dual numbering system
They had a V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number) which was different to the body prefix number/engine number
The V.I.N. number as stamped on the front edge of the passenger side spring tower, and body prefix and serial number as stamped on the passenger side front of the radiator support panel
The body prefix number also corresponds to the number stamped on the I.D plate
From Jan. 1971 onwards, Ford went to the 3 way system
Body prefix and serial number as appeared on the I.D. Tag was the same on the engine and spring tower
Body prefix numbers of Australian produced cars:
JG33AB12345
J – identifies the country of production (Australia)
G – identifies the assembly plant (Broadmeadows)
33 – identifies the model of car (Falcon GT Sedan)
A – identifies the year of production (See chart below for year and month codes)
B – identifies the month of production (See chart below for year and month codes)
12345 – is a unique number identifying each vehicle
Date Codes:

Year Codes Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1972 M B R A G C K D E L U S T
1973 N J U M P B R A G C Y D E

Paint Codes:
J = Calypso Green
8 = Cosmic Blue
I = Jewel Green
G or T = Lime Glaze
U = Ultra White
7 = Walnut Glow
Z = Wild Violet
S = Yellow Glow
Q = Yellow Fire
A = Yellow Sand
X = Red Pepper
E or K = Wild Plum
Y = Kelly Green
A or O = Summer Gold
B = Onyx Black
C = Skyview Blue
3 = Polar White
P = Primer
Y117 = Rothmans Blue
SPEC = Whatever You Like
Engine Codes:
T = 351 4V
H 351 4V GTHO only
Transmission Codes:
L = Four speed manual
B = Floor shift automatic
Trim Codes:

B = Black
W = White
A = Blue
G = Green
R = Red
Y = Burgundy
U = Dark Grey
C = Chamois
P = Parchment
S = Saddle
2 = Cloth Inserts. This code followed the trim colour code eg B2 was black with cloth inserts
Model Code:
18238

Production Numbers:
4 Doors Built December 1971 - September 1973 = 1868 units
1971 = 1
1972 = 1222
1973 = 64