The Sedan Delivery dates back to the days of the Ford Model A and the Great Depression. It was a wagon-based delivery vehicle that usually came with no frills. The concept was shifted to the new Falcon compact platform in 1960, and dwindling demand ended the Sedan Delivery in 1965. The seller has one of what was once a long line, but was down to 649 units in 1965. This vehicle was previously partially restored and became a restomod, sporting a rebuilt 302-cubic-inch V8 with less than 1,500 miles. Located in Escondido, California, this rare wagon is available here on eBay for $15,000. A nod goes to “Curvette” for yet another great tip.
Ford’s decision to shrink the Sedan Delivery in 1960 doesn’t seem practical. The new Falcon would turn out to be a popular car, but its size would limit the amount of space that could be allocated to cargo (and its weight would be constricted, too). Most Sedan Deliveries had an inline-6, but the seller’s ’65 edition once had a 289 V8, according to the VIN. The seller has only owned it for about a year, so perhaps some or all of the work was done on the prior owner’s watch, though he has a fistful of receipts.
In recent years, the mechanical work done to the vehicle includes the 302 (modified to produce 300 hp), headers, electronic ignition, rebuilt automatic transmission with overdrive, front disc brakes, a later Mustang steering rack, rebuilt rear end, and more. The front seat was redone, and the sedan delivery has a matching rear seat, which would have been unusual for this type of vehicle.
Body work was done and Wimbledon white paint applied, but the prep work was not done well, and it has issues in the aftermath. We’re told it looks good from 10 feet, but no closer, and you’ll start to find the flaws. The seller has a collection of receipts that add up to $55,000, amassed since 2023. So, at the asking price, someone is taking quite the financial bath. There are a few idiosyncrasies, like the speedometer reading 90 mph when you’re doing 65. And finicky turn signals and a gas gauge that works at will (no doubt a grounding problem). If you’re looking for rare and don’t demand perfection, will this Falcon deliver for you?
Interesting but too many finickys and too much money. Neat cruiser though.
Yep….pretty sure all SD’s came with no back seats….nice rare SD !
A real 20 footer. This looks great at first glance, but whoever did the “work” did a real half-azzed job. There’s a lot to do here to pay that much for it.
The water pump looks rusty.
Judging by the welds on those motor mounts, I would be leery of the rest of any fab work.
neat looking for sure but the workmanship leaves a lot to be desired as does the price.
On my wish list.
Why would the rear window area be covered by [plywood?], with the window frames still inside, if this were a genuine Sedan delivery (which, I believe would have integral steel panels in this area)? And the inside would be very plainly finshed in a utility sort of way. Did someone take an ordinary Falcon station-wagon, and create a supposed sedan-delivery? Too many questions here. Note: my sole experience with a sedan delivery, was a 1952 Chevrolet.
I suspect you are correct, hence the existence of the back seat.
Looks like a wagon was converted to a sedan delivery.
Why would the rear window area be covered [by plywood?], with the window frames still visible inside, if this were a genuine sedan delivery (which, I believe would have integral steel panels in this area)? And the inside would be very plainly finshed in a utility sort of way. Did someone take an ordinary Falcon station-wagon, and create a supposed sedan-delivery? Too many questions here. Note: my sole experience with a sedan delivery, was a 1952 Chevrolet.
In the engine bay were is the upper shock mounts sheet metal. Hacked off ???
Hacked up piece of junk – interior likely molded & rotted so they stripped it out in rear – window glass gone so filled it in w/cheap plywood painted it.
Engine is cobbled together spare parts.
Electrical glitches means chasing wiring loom gremlins
Such an attractive car, I have wanted a sedan delivery or panel truck for a long time but just can’t justify one, it was hard enough justifying to her that a Harley was going to be fine
Cool ride
I don’t know this seller, but I believe he must be pretty honest as he has 27-28 pages of reviews and not one complaints. As for it being a station wagon conversion I wold say no. Look at the [interior] frame work is where a station wagon windows would be, thats factory. As for the welds on the motor mounts they are not the prettiest, but sufficient. As for the rear seat back in the day you could get different options or they could have come from a donor car.
How do you consider those welds ” sufficient ” ? I would not even say they are good enough for mock up. Those same type of garbage welds are on the frame also. Hard pass.
Zoom in on image 17 of the ebay image gallery.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/tzAAAeSwuThpipUY/s-l1600.webp
Seeing the actual Vin plate would tell the story. Regardless of the visible window-frames, that could have resulted from removing the interior sheet-steel in order to make room for that rear seat to squeeze in. But plywood in place of sheet metal on the outside of the windows? Eh… no.