Hemmings find of the day 1964 ford falcon futura convertible kurt ernst on jun 24th, 2015 at 9. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Falcon 1964 shop manual ford service repair restoration book fits. Deluxe customline deluxe escort fairlane fairmont festiva trio fpv f6 think neightbour futura. Gateway classic cars of las vegas is proud to present this 1964 ford falcon futura for sale. Heater foam seal kit 12 pieces, falcon rancherocomet, 1964 1965. Ford australia first used the futura name on the ford falcon futura which was introduced in 1962 as the new luxury sedan in the falcon xl series range. Falcon comparison tests 196070 futura sprint wagon v 6 engine swap specs book fits. The futura series was continued in 1964 and represented the top trim level for falcons. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high performance vehicles which came to be known as muscle cars.
Not sure id do it again but i did it just to prove it could be done. All glass intact, windshield does have a small crack. It rides on new tires, and has new paint and interior. Ford of germany built the ford eifel, followed by the ford koln which was mechanically similar to the british model y, followed later by the ford taunus in 1939, but were also not sold in north america. Packing a 289 cubic inch v8, a manual gearbox, and a clean, uncluttered look, this 1966 falcon futura 2door offers mustang performance and value with a distinctly sporting look and a very reasonable price tag. Both engine and transmission have been rebuilt at some point around 2001, though the car has been driven minimally. While the falcon certainly was not the first modern american compact car, it was fords first american compact.
Ecklers is open, shipping and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. Find 1962 ford falcons for sale on oodle classifieds. From covers to handles, bezels to trim, we have the chrome accessories to make it happen. This exceptionally clean 1965 ford falcon futura is one of the coolest cruisers on the planet. Find 1963 ford falcons for sale on oodle classifieds.
With the mustangs runaway success, the ford falcon got a full makeover in 1966. Within 16 hours of owning it i rebuilt all four brakes, went through the carb and replaced all three of the. Hemmings find of the day 1964 ford falcon futura c. Although the last futura was part of the bf series ford falcon range it was badged and marketed as the ford futura rather than the ford falcon futura. The car was in north carolina and it took me a full day to drive my 1979 ford e150 van from northern virginia to pick up the car with a tow dolly.
There are 5 1962 to 1964 ford falcon futuras for sale today on. Unfollow ford falcon futura 1965 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Find 1965 ford falcons for sale on oodle classifieds. The radio that it currently has is not stock, so ive never seen the original radio. There are 2 1964 ford falcon futuras for sale today on classiccars. Ford falcon,this is my fave the very popular camrao a favorite for car collectors. Bodystyles ranged from 2 and 4door sedans to station wagons, 2door hardtops, convertibles, sedan deliveries, ranchero carpickup hybrids, and econoline vans and pickups. The european fords, anglia, zephyr, and taunus, were in production at the same time the falcon was introduced. Much has been written about the falcon, and more specifically, the futura and its sporting sibling, the sprint, and how that line spawned the mustang. He decided the new car did not fit with fords other offerings, so this design eventually became the mercury historically, the big three auto manufacturers gm, ford and chrysler, focused purely on the larger and more profitable vehicles in the us and canadian markets. Introduced september 2, 1959, the ford falcon is a frontengine, reardrive six passenger. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1964 ford falcon and assess the current state of the classic car market. See more ideas about ford falcon, 1964 ford falcon and ford.
The 19631965 ford falcon futura sprint models represented an evolution in fords design approach over a brief period of years, and few would have thought. Please note the following vehicle location is at our clients home. Chevrolet had already used this formula for the 1960 corvair monza, which garnered almost 12,000 orders despite making its debut at the very tail end of the model year. I wanted to replace the 01 gti with a more vintage daily driver. Ford falcon 1964, legend series drilled and slotted brake conversion kit by master power brakes. There were several body styles and trim levels to select from. This 1962 ford falcon futura is powered by a 200 cid straightsix mated to a threespeed automatic transmission. The ford ranchero, was a falcon with a truck back 196065, the years that truck and its automobile counterpart looked their coolest to me. For the 1964 year, ford added a sprint package, which gave the falcon the fairlanes 260 v8. The ford falcon was built by the ford motor company from 1960 through 1970. If nothing less than absolute quality will do, it does not get any better than this firstrate master power brakes product. This site is dedicated to my 1963 falcon futura, which i rescued from the scrap pile starting in 1997. New items air conditioning and heating audio books, manuals, and dvd. A sales success for ford initially, outselling contemporary rivals from chrysler and general motors, from october 8, 1959, the falcon was offered in twodoor and fourdoor sedan, two.
Thats not to say that ford limited the falcons body style to twodoor or fourdoor. The futura was introduced as a sporty model with a 260 v8 engine to compete with the. During these years, the falcon was offered in many shapes and sizes to include two and four door sedans, two and four door station wagons, two door hardtops, convertibles, sedan deliveries and rancheros. Yes, falcon lovers will love this book and delight in the pictures, history and information. Ford falcon futura sports coupe 1966 home facebook. Introduced in 1960, the ford falcon compact was designed from the outset to be an affordable entrylevel or second car. For any falcon lover, this book is a treat and one that will have you soaring down memory lane in your cool cyber falcon. A brief history of ford trucks best worst car insurance ford falcon, car ford. You will find instructions for the operation of standard and optional equipment such as the air conditioner, battery, convertible features, cooling system, door locks, fordomatic drive, headlights, heater, parking brakes, radio, seats, and window controls. The ford futura is a large car that was made by ford australia between 1962 and 2008. The base engine was an overhead valve 170 cubicinch engine capable of producing just over 100 horsepower.
The 19611963 ford falcon futura models were easily the most popular of the big threes compacts because they were closest to what buyers wanted. The twodoor futura sedan also referred to as an illusion hardtop because of the chrome. Had sat covered for years and finallyuncovered but realized dont need. Find new and used 1964 ford falcon classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ford falcon questions radio for 1969 falcon futura. Introduced september 2, 1959, the ford falcon is a frontengine, reardrive six passenger compact car produced by ford from 1959 to 1970, across three generations. Summary recently viewed bidsoffers watchlist purchase history selling saved searches saved sellers.
Unfollow 1968 ford falcon futura to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Check out the modifications made to make this 1963 ford falcon futura run in the 11s. I have a 1969 falcon futura and im looking to put a new radio in it. Sep 29, 2015 so the pick of the week is something of a blast from my personal past, a lowmileage 1961 ford falcon futura that the classic car dealer in lillington, north carolina, describes as a clean, alloriginal survivor in remarkably preserved condition. Fords flagship sport car just before the advent of the mustang, this car is an excellent example of a rare combination of factory equipment, originality and pure california cool. New listing1964 ford falcon mercury comet interior. The futura upgrades add to the falcons trim and details. This is a quality reproduction of the owners manual that came with your 1963 falcon.
Prominent among their features, thought iacocca, were front bucket seats. Also added was the falcon convertible available in both sprint and futura models. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Located in indiana beautiful red on red 1964 ford falcon futura convertible, this car has been babi. Thanks for stopping by to take a look at our very cool and absurdly rare 1963. Find 1966 ford falcons for sale on oodle classifieds. If nothing less than absolute quality will do, it does not get any. Edsel ford first used the term falcon for a more luxurious ford he designed in 1935. Replete with total performance bravado, the falcon returned for 1964 with a mature and contemporary redesign. For sale is an almost complete 1964 ford falcon futura project.
The ford falcon was in high demand when new and still now in her prime she is equally desirable. Yet few collectors today tend to recognize the sprint for what it actually is. Poised to evolve with constantly changing consumer demands, ford offers vehicles with a variety of engine sizes, seating configurations and transmissions as well as hybrid gasolineelectric powertrains. So the pick of the week is something of a blast from my personal past, a lowmileage 1961 ford falcon futura that the classic car dealer in lillington, north carolina, describes as a clean, alloriginal survivor in remarkably preserved condition. A car that needs saved 5 bolt lug rims, good shape for the year as you will see in pictures. The firstgeneration ford falcon, introduced in the fall of 1959 for the 1960 model year, has many claims to fame, including being one of the highest selling new cars in history until the mustang came out 4. History of ford 1946 ford 1947 ford 1948 ford 1949 ford 1950 ford 1951 ford 1952 ford. Make a statement of personal style with your 1963 ford falcon. Transcripts of falcon press releases from ford motor company, production numbers and model run parts changes, paint color and trim codes, and other rare exclusive facts about the falcon. Thus was born the 1961 ford falcon futura in the spring of that year. Cartech auto books 4 cartouche 7 centerforce performance clutch 4 champion cooling systems 5. Powered by the 170 six backed up by the three on the tree.