Ford joined the compact car market in the U.S. in 1960 with the popular Falcon. It was in production across three generations and through 1970 when it was replaced by the also popular Maverick. Demand for the car waned after the mid-1960s launch of the Mustang, so it was regularly beaten in the showroom by the likes of the Chevy Nova. This 1968 edition began life with a 6-banger, but a V8 has since been installed. The little car needs mechanical and cosmetic work, but could soon be regular to surprise a few folks at traffic lights. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this project is available here on eBay for $5,000 even.
The Falcon’s last rework came in 1966 and few physical changes were made in subsequent years. 131,000 new Falcons found homes in 1968, of which 29,000 were 2-door Club Sedans like this one (there was also an upscale Futura edition). A 170 cubic inch inline-6 was standard and that’s what originally populated this car along with a “3-on-the-tree” manual transmission (a basic Falcon). But a 289, 302, or 351 has taken up residence since (the seller is unsure which displacement is at work), plus a 4-speed gearbox.
We’re told this Ford will start and run with some gas applied directly to the carburetor. So the engine apparently may not be an issue in your fixing up this machine. New parts includes the starter, clutch, pressure plate, water pump, and a variety of odds and ends. So perhaps the fuel supply going back to the gas tank is what will need to be tackled. The interior has been gutted, but many of those pieces seem to be around.
The body seems solid, though the floorboards are not. The dash will need to be redone or replaced. Carpeting is included but not installed. The beige paint has run its course, but if you’re going for the sleeper look, maybe some clearcoat could work instead. This is a 4-lug nut car and I’ve always wondered why Ford went to the trouble of just not using 5-lugs on all Falcons and Mustangs. Do you see this project in your future?
Seems reasonable for that ride 🤔 those are pretty rare today. It would be a fun project, just do it however you want not worry about original this matching that. I live in a small town (2500 people) and one like that just popped up last summer. It’s built into a gasser, solid front axle, tunnel ram intake proudly standing tall through the hole cut in the hood. I never talked to the guy but it’s cool! It’s street legal and has PA inspection sticker….somehow lol
Uh, no. A second generation Futura convertible Dah. Like John says, modified to be a gasser for the strip this would be great but a sleeper, otherwise no appeal.
I love this style falcon. This COULD be a nice car. The problem is you’ll have way more in it than it will be worth and thats not a problem if you keep it for another 20 years.
That said, it would be a $1,500 to 2 grand car. Pretty much everything is toast in the inside of this car not including the pans and trunk work that needs done.
I hope someone brings this car back. I would have 20 years ago but simply don’t have the funds to do it anymore.
My mom bought one of those off the showroom floor new in 68. Only options were an automatic transmission, am radio, and white walls. Nice little car
OK,I don’t understand this one, either.Puts new starter,clutch,pressure plate,and doesn’t clean or replace the fuel line??
First, I thought too expensive, but I looked at the eBay ad, and it says $4500 or best offer, so who knows? The seats and other parts are included. Not sure of the engine. My Mustang 302 that is in F-100 has the dip stick on driver side, unlike this on passenger front, otherwise similar looking. How hard to replace floor pans? The trunk looks very good. Seller seeks to tell faults and good points, it appears.
Technically, there were four generations of the Falcon. Let’s not forget the 1970 1/2 Torino based one before they threw in the towel.
I like it
Under the hood of the ’68 and ’69 Falcon, it’s just like a Torino. An FE engine will fit between the shock towers with all factory parts to complete the installation.
4 lugs because the Falcon was never intended to have a V8. 4 lugs continued for 6-cylinder Falcons and Mustangs because even in the 1960s, the cost difference between 4 lugs and 5 lugs mattered.
My new bride came with a ‘68 Falcon Sports Coupe. 289/C4. It was an awesome car- and the bride of my youth was even better! (49 years this September 😉)
Wouldn’t a ‘68 have front and rear side marker lights?
No. Not until 1969. Front marker lights were required in 1968 (this car has them), but the rear were reflectors. And probably not required. My 1968 Galaxie had rear reflectors. The eBay ad says that this car is a Club Coupe which was the base model. I found lots of examples with the rear reflectors, but only two without. This car doesn’t have them, so they might have been optional or omitted for the base model.
My mom bought a new 68 Club coupe Falcon. Just reflectors front and back. Not lights.
This listing sold on Thu, Feb 26 at 3:41 PM. Looks like asking price had been reduced to $4,500