I wholeheartedly approve of anyone whose next project purchase is a low-cost compact station wagon of the 1960s, in any make, model, or flavor. As the owner of a ’65 Dodge Dart 170 Wagon that some have called a “fishbowl,” I can attest to the fact that you are unlikely to find a car that will attract more attention from car people are non-car people alike. It’s all the better if you can pick one up for a song, and that’s the case with this ’64 Falcon Squire that Curvette plucked from the pages of craigslist in Freeland, Washington. It’s definitely a project, but with a price tag of $1,300, it’s bound to go quickly, so act fast!

The Falcon Squire was the fancy one with the “wood” sides that were not, of course, actually made of wood. But that’s the one you want, as a Wimbledon White Ford wagon with wood sides is almost an American institution. The wood sides are long gone on this example, but if you’re noticing the missing (and almost impossible to find) trim, all is not lost.

It’s all safely stored behind all that curved glass on the load floor.

Being a fancier Ford, it is no surprise that this is a V8-powered Falcon, that V8 taking the form of the short-lived 164-horsepower 260 with a two-barrel carburetor. It was the last year for the generator and the last year for the two-speed Fordomatic, which this wagon appears to have (if the shift indicator in the next picture is accurate). The seller makes no mention about the condition of the engine, but considering the “humidity rust” on all the components, I’d expect the worst and hope for the best. For $1,300, what can you expect?

There are few shots of the interior, but aside from some unfortunate audio-equipment placement, it could be a lot worse. The seat doesn’t look particularly torn, and a new carpet and a thorough detailing might go a long way toward making this space look more presentable.

Regarding the exterior, white is one of the cheapest options for a home paint job if a buyer was so inclined, and being a car from the Pacific Northwest, it’s unlikely to have the rust that plague us unfortunate souls from the salt states. Nobody will get rich with a project like this, but if you really want a cool old Falcon Wagon and you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, you might want to get moving!