This 2-door Falcon wagon was still running at the time it was neatly tucked away in an outbuilding in northern New York State. But that was “many moons ago” according to the seller, who also declares the car is in need of a full restoration. The car is being offered for sale here on Craigslist in Russell, New York for $3,600. Due to the owner being terminally ill, the listing is being managed by a neighbor. Potential buyers are advised to “bring help” to tow the car or perhaps “get it running and roll it.”
Wearing faded white paint, the car certainly looks to be all-original with fully intact chrome trim, bumpers, wheel coverings, and solid window glass. The rounded nose and hood scoop help the Falcon wagon maintain a somewhat sporty appearance and Ford did well to promote the car’s appeal to a broad spectrum of consumers in the early 1960’s. “Falcon wagons have the happy knack of looking as if they belonged. Squiring the kids around town, parked off the trail by a campfire or trout stream, hub deep in mud or sand doing the chores, or spruced up for a night on the town.” Special thanks to the Falcon Club of America for providing an interesting glimpse at early, first generation Ford Falcon marketing.
The vinyl white door panel inlay against the blue trim and blue carpeting and upholstery would really make the interior of this car pop if it were cleaned and reconditioned. It looks like the driver’s seat is in need of the most repair, as well as the headliner that appears to be sagging above the windshield on the passenger side. It’s hard to tell from the photo provided but the dash seems to be in decent condition with no visible cracks in the vinyl. There are some spare parts being stored in the cabin but it’s not clear whether these are parts from this Falcon or another 4-door wagon that’s also located on the property, or a different car altogether. The owner is a Ford collector who, in addition to the two Falcon wagons is selling a 4-door sedan, a ’57 F-250, and “some F-100’s from [the] mid 60’s.”
If the semi-deteriorated body and interior don’t scare away potential buyers this photo of the underside of the car might just do the trick. The heavy rust is likely the result of the car having spent it’s entire life in the Northeastern U.S. There really isn’t much to be encouraged by here and unfortunately it looks like you could easily poke a screwdriver through the floor. It’s hard to determine whether or not the frame is still solid since the photo provides only a glimpse of one section of the rail. As for the motor, the seller seems to indicate it might be possible to get the car running but no specifics are given regarding its condition and no photos are provided of the engine bay. The seller mentions this Falcon comes with a 6 cylinder manual, assumed to be the 2.4 liter, 144 cubic inch Ford Mileage Maker inline 6 that was the base motor for first generation Falcons. So at $3,600 is this one-eyed bird a viable candidate for a restoration? The seller states there will be no price haggling. At that price he might have to wait many moons for the right buyer to come along.
It’s rough but have seen worse and I bet it sells for 1500 due to quarters and wells needs replacement or patches depends on parts available.
Good luck Falcon and be well soon 👍
I sold one of these about 10 years ago, in much the same condition, though mine had both headlights. I got $100. Prices have gone nuts! Liked the car, and it was a daily driver in the mid-90’s. But still…
Add this to the old car lexicon: “Still running when it was tucked away many moons ago”. Sounds like it could be from a buggy ad with a “Native American” seller in an 1890’s broadsheet,
I had a neighbor with a ’61? Ranchero. Perfect size to scoot around town on errands.
Asking price is too ambitious…”No Haggling, No tattoos?? ” What ?
Really wanted it but l have tattoos,!😎
I think the price will have to come down to get this Falcon off it’s perch.
I wonder if the wagons are worth more than the Rancheros.
We sold one few weeks ago a lot more solid then this for 1200. Yes it will be many many moons on this rust mobile.
So this guy really does not want to sell this car. 3600 for a rusted out, non-running econo-car of the 60s that was built with planned obsolescence in mind. Ford made a lot of these and there are probably a bunch around in better condition for about the same money and there are probably more like this in the SW without all the serious rot. I would pass.
Seller is likely scamming the owner.. too much bs fast-talk in that listing to NOT be a hustler. And all the silly rules…. I can already imagine what “Sean” looks like…
Yep. Another seller that spends too much time watching Mecum and Barrett Jackson reruns!
‘S deeeep in da woods (5.5 hrs frm me, near Canada) & over priced, by a FB ‘mover’. Nonea which speaks well for a sale. If dwn in the populace the price (due to poor condition) might B more realistic. His statement abt “price firm’ makes it out of the Q altho seeking this very sorta vehicle (have several drive lines, like the sz’n model).
What!?!? Speak English, for goodness sake!!
One thing never mentioned in these barn finds is the amount of bird droppings and mouse poop in the car. Here in the Midwest you rarely find a “barn find” that has been stored many years without the birds or the mice having been inside it. Worse yet, have the racoons been inside? Wow that’s a whole worse clean-out and clean-up problem. These factors always effect the price of any car I consider. Thanks for this opportunity.
That body style would make a great start for a drag strip car But this one looks like a parts car.
Basically, I like the older, first generation Falcons: sedans (2 and 4 door), wagons, too. But, I’m sure this one will never bring home $3,500.00. At least, not from this guy.
With the driver side window half way down, no telling what has lived in the car, had babies, or died in it. Should have been put up on blocks and tried to to patch holes in floor with temporary fix, and rolled up windows. This would have helped a little. But as I see it, it is a parts car.
There are none fellas in great shape at a low low price…doesnt exist…if your waiting for the right car to come along you could be building one already and just the way you wanted it…Second, even OEM parts are becoming scarce. The engine platforms dont seem to be popping up without a price tag in the 1000.00s, transmission same and differentials included. I bought major parts before I bought the car…Found and bought a 61 coupe futura, it was destined to be a rod from the git so installing a new entire floor section and repairs was nothing unforseen. Dont think this is 1960s or 70s and the prices then…..look at whats out there, really look. Mark stuff down and check condition….then determine price. Tomorrow there will be less to choose from…..