The ad here on craigslist says “always stored in a garage,” which makes you wonder: How many people have driven past this car, unbeknownst to them, over the years? Mitchell G. is the super sleuth who found us the tip on this 1964 Ford Falcon. It’s residing in the Middle Grove, New York, area waiting a new owner. That’s going to happen soon, as this little sweetheart is going for an asking price of $8750.
Falcons came in many forms, with this one being one of the, shall we say, more modestly equipped models. It’s got a six-cylinder engine, backed up by a three-speed transmission. That’s a manual box, so you know what that means: shifting on the column. Now where was first, again? Back towards me and down? Better review that before taking a test drive so that the 144-CID engine’s meager power can be fully exploited.
I’m a bit in love with this vehicle. No, it’s not a Futura or a Sprint, but this car more than makes up for that in modest charm. Look at those chrome accent side spears. Dog dish hubcaps—wonderful. A bench seat? Why not? And the rear seat being covered by that seat protector makes it all the more compelling. This is 1964 come to life. Mitigating against that feeling is the look of what’s behind the right rear wheel well. Is that some kind of weird, poorly repaired dent? Is it filler? If so, that’s a bucket of mud sitting there. Looking at the images inside the door jambs, there’s no way this one’s had a repaint (although why is the exterior so much better in condition than the engine compartment?), so the notion of rust can be discounted, and indeed the seller says so. It would be nice to know what’s up behind that wheel, though. The good news is the odometer shows barely over 50,000 miles. Are they original? That’s where some homework in terms of talking to the seller would come in.
The seller. Hmmm. Why was the mousetrap not removed from the driver’s floor prior to photography? And what the heck is with the car up on homemade blocks. Is that really essential storage space, the underneath there? To each his own, and at the moment, it’s his car to use and display he likes. But it’s not going to remain that way for long. Someone will snatch this car up for full cash price in a big hurry, is my bet. That person then can sort out the potential bodywork, spend a few hundred bucks getting the under-hood area cleaned up like the outside and interior are, and have a fun summer.
Wow, it looks like a really nice survivor poverty-type car from ’64. It seems like the perfect $4500 starter classic car.
Nearly 9 K for a stripper ’64 ? hard pass . GLWTS .
The rear bumper took a hit to the right of the license plate. The wrinkle in the right quarter panel may have been a result.
Um…. What’s with all the chain saws?
I wondered the same thing!!
Chainsaw collector yes, but check out all of the Coleman lanterns hanging in there. Obviously a collector, or perhaps a hoarder?
I saw that in a commercial once…
The Coleman lanterns is a cause for concern, Chainsaws? I have 127 myself . Nothing wrong with that
Hopefully, the owner’s screen name isn’t leatherface.
repair shop?
That’s a first. Junk stuffed UNDER the car.
The ad says the mileage is original. Documentation would be nice.
I think the price is a bit high for a 144.
Hopefully, owner is a tree surgeon 😷.
Good idea with the car on blocks, nothing stored on top of the car!
Drop in a rebuilt 289 with a manual and you have something special. Fairly rust free, stunning interior, great exterior survivor paint. I think it’s a fair price.
Bought one new with the 170 ci 6 and 3 on the tree. Traded in a ’57 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door hardtop, big mistake looking back almost 60 years now, but who woulda guessed. Anyway, with the trade, I paid $1860 for that Falcon and liked it so much I was at a Ford dealership in ’66 when a ’62 Falcon came in with 30,000 miles on it and bought it for $600. The dealer even put 4 new tires on it, tuned it up and did an oil change. Both of ’em had over a 100 thousand miles when I got ride of ’em. Great little cars, the ’71 Maverick I bought new, not so much…
This should not have an anemic 144 six. That was long gone by 1964. Maybe a 170 or a 200 cu. in.six, but not a 144.
Wonder if the mouse trap comes with the car or is it extra!
Maybe the guy lives in a flood zone . Gotta protect the ride .
I had 2 of the 64 falcon in high school 1970 paid $250.00 for it had 37000 miles 6cly 3 speed ,didnt have it long went off the road hit a tree total it . found another one same color convertible 3 speed same engine paid 275.00 for that one had parts from the first one drove that for a year sold it for$600.00 they were good cars. for a FORD.
I’m interested.
What is the price?