Ford joined the “new” compact car movement in 1960 with the Falcon. It would become one of the best sellers in that market segment and was around until 1970, just after being succeeded by the Maverick. The second generation arrived in 1964 and the Futura continued as the more upscale version of the car, though certainly not luxurious. No mention is made of a restoration involving this nice ’64, but it looks too sweet at 120,000 miles not to have been refreshed in some fashion.
Ford built more than 41,000 Falcon Futura 2-door hardtops in 1964, excluding the Sprint model which was sort of performance-oriented. Apparently, the 260 cubic inch V8 that had been a staple of the Sprint in 1963 must have been available now in any Futura, at least according to the insignia on the front fenders of this Falcon. Demand for the Falcon hardtops would soon diminish when the Ford Mustang was introduced in the middle of the model year.
We’re told this Ford is a one-owner car with an automatic transmission to augment the V8 power. Its condition suggests the car hasn’t been exposed to the elements any more than the mileage would indicate. This Futura has a bench seat, so the transmission is shifted from the column (unlike the Mustang). One of the options this Falcon came with was power steering.
From all indications, the car is 100% stock except for the wheels which may have come off a Mustang later in the decade. The Futura here is almost as cool as a Mustang, but its asking price is less than what a similar pony might go for. From Bothell, Washington, this sweetheart of a Ford is available here on craigslist for $14,500. Our thanks to Rocco B. for this cool tip!
I’d rather have one of these than a Mustang these days. I’d love to modify one a bit and make it my daily driver.
Why would anyone take a beautiful car like this and modify it???????
The only thing anyone should do is find the right wheels and put them back on it.
SMH
If you’re referring to my comment, re-read what I typed. I said, “I’d love to modify one a bit”. I wasn’t specifically referring to this one – this one looks to be in excellent, nearly stock condition and should probably be kept as-is. I’d look for one that’s a basketcase or needing a lot of work to rework to what I’d want to drive.
Be thankful they didn’t put “modern” huge wheels & tires on it, but i bet those will be coming soon.
I’m with you, well thought out, mild modifications make for a better driving experience. Everyone I knew was more interested in modified cars, that’s what would draw your attention and you’d most likely see at cruises, drive ins, drag races and school parking lots. There is a place for modified cars, just like there is for cars that are restored to original. I’m not sure why the “keep it stock” side of the hobby gets so animated. The only opinion that really matters, is the cars owner.
Steve R
Owners Only
I agree 1000% Steve……I love & respect the “day 2” modified cars…..most mods performed are tasteful on these cars, so why not improve performance & appearance (as well as safety) I still love & respect the restored to original cars too…..I have been fortunate to have owned many muscle cars, Thank God……none of them ever stayed factory original……
I’m no blue oval dude but personally I feel a Falcon is way more cool than the ubiquitous Mustang. This one looks nice in white with blue interior. Seems like a reasonable price if the car is as clean as the pics make it look. Perfect car to get into the hobby for not a ton of cash. I like it..
🎸 ” cruising down the road in my V8 Ford I got the shine on my boots I’ve got my sideburns lowered..
with my New York brim and my gold tooth display, nobody gives me trouble cuz they know I Got It Made 🎶 🎵
I’m bad, I’m nationwide.
💯 Michael 🎤 😎
Clean as a whistle, sharp as a thistle, best in all Westminster, yeah.( nice ZZ Top ref, Stan) Whistles are inherently UNclean, and spit can fester, I read that saying was because the noise a whistle makes is sharp and clean.
The car doesn’t need any explanation, it’s the best of the best. User friendly, one owner, small V8, automatic( YAY), P/S. It seems white is the most popular color today, and the blue interior, mwah, beautiful. Much better than gray, no? One of the nicest cars to come through here lately, clearly loved, must be tough selling it.
With the downturn in interest, only certain cars will be able to get 5 figures. I believe cars like this will continue to be wanted, mainly because it’s turn key, needs nothing. This is what will stand the test of time. Rusty ’48 Lincolns, not so much. Great find.
What a gorgeous interior!
For 14k somebody should scoop this up,you can’t beat a turn key operation!
Al 100%, I agree this car should be gone. Great car great price! How often does that happen?
Also has dual exhaust, not stock, but certainly a cool addition.
One wouldn’t think that turquoise-ish color would make for an attractive interior, but it sure does.
Did it come with front disc brakes?
the more I look at this the more I’m impressed. It would be way cooler as a convertible but the hardtop looks sporty. A stick would be ideal.
This was the definitive Sedan racer in 1960s UK. Mustangs couldn’t get near them.
The Sprints did amazingly well in Monte Carlo Rally as well.
There are Mustangs everywhere.
I had 2 1964 in high school First one was 2 Dr hard top 170 ci auto paid $250.00 for it in 1970 a tree jump out in the road i hit it totaled . bought another same color convertible 170 ci 3 on the tree chick magnate paid 275.00 for that one great cars a lot of fun .
You gotta watch those jumping trees.. I hear they’re especially active late on Friday an Saturday nights. :-)
To think that back in the day I could’ve had one of these for a few hundred bucks used and somebody just paid $14.5k or thereabouts. Sheesh. Anybody got a time machine handy that’ll transport cars?
One owner, 60 year old car, always adult driven.
What magic potion does the owner drink.
I had a 65 Futura with a 289 and loved that car. It was such a great car that I passed it down to my 3 brothers one at a time with the agreement that it wasn’t suppose to leave the family as I would buy it back. I got home one day and my youngest brother, who was the last keeper of the car, came home with a turbo Trans Am and I asked him where the Falcon was and he said “oh, the guy gave me $300 for it as a trade-in. I didn’t talk to him for over a year…
I had a 65 Futura with a 289 and loved that car. It was such a great car that I passed it down to my 3 brothers one at a time with the agreement that it wasn’t suppose to leave the family as I would buy it back. I got home one day and my youngest brother, who was the last keeper of the car, came home with a turbo Trans Am and I asked him where the Falcon was and he said “oh, the guy gave me $300 for it as a trade-in. I didn’t talk to him for over a year…
Had a ’65 Sprint with the 289 – would get rubber in second … was our school “driver” … always liked that car – traded in on a ’68 VW Fastback …
Odd the falcon styling went from no hardtop to hardtop back to no hardtop in the ’60s. & from grandma’s car to cool looking(like the one above) then back to grandma’s car.
Very nice looking car,but the motor will probably be needing a over haul soon. With 120,000 and what does it look like under neith? I would much rather have this then a mustang–every where you look you see one of them. I bought a 66 Fairlan GT in 1974-spun the bearing in the 390–blowed a 428 up and the 289–got stuck and I,m in the process of getting parts for it. They are really tough good motors and easy on gas. I still have the Fairlane–had ALOT OF FUN IN IT. Alot of memorys
How are you with even tougher straight 6’s?
I tried to post a comment on this yesterday but it said slow down you’re posting to soon. It was my first post that day. How could that be too often?
God Bless America
This Falcon is fairly priced for what it is, and it does look to be clean as a whistle, love the 260s, wow look at that PS pump! I don’t mind the upgraded wheels, rather have them than 14″ rims and hubcaps, or excuse me, wheel covers. Can’t beat a turnkey, Falcon like this one.
deleted… to a new owner who will hopefully keep as is..
Not stock, never going to be stock.
Has dual exhaust.
Has wheels from something else.
Radio antenna gone.
Someone has messed with this Falcon and telling you it is Stock, one owner.
BEWARE…
Sold and gone for asking of $14,500, I’m assuming. I sold a 1961 Falcon 10 years ago for $7500, and it was clean as a whistle as well. It had a transplanted, rebuilt 170 6 cylinder and AT. I did upgrade the OEM 13″ rims and hubcaps to 15″ because couldn’t stand them. A Falcon with a 260 V8 like this one will be lots of fun.
I’m surprised you didn’t swap in a later ’60s 250 cube L6 which has considerably more hp(155 gross) & torque – & has a pcv valve system. The old 170 in mom’s ’60 comet was not the safest thing for passengers with its smoky breather pipe under the motor – not good to be stuck in traffic.
& it was old-lazy-dog slow with the 2 speed automatic. lol
Because it already had a more peppy 170 in it. Was perfect for a around town, city car. I would have loved to have had a 260 V8.