Sometimes the best stories in the car world begin in a dusty garage or tucked away in a forgotten corner of a property. That’s the case with this 1963 Ford Falcon, a true barn find located in Fallbrook, California, and listed here on craigslist for $950. According to the seller, this Ford has been sitting untouched for over 30 years and now awaits someone with the vision—and the patience, to bring it back to life. Thanks for the tip Mitchell G.!
The photos show a car that’s had a long, hard rest. The body carries dents, dings, and signs of wear throughout, while the interior appears largely missing or in very rough shape. The Falcon wears the kind of patina that only decades of neglect can produce, giving it an authentic “found it just as it was left” look. The VIN, 3R02U13715, confirms its 1963 origins, but beyond that, it’s up to the buyer to decide which direction to take this project.
Despite its tired appearance, Falcons like this have a loyal following. Compact, lightweight, and offering simple mechanics, they were affordable and stylish choices in the early 1960s. Today, the Falcon has gained renewed interest as a platform for restorations, restomods, or even custom builds. The low asking price here means the entry cost isn’t intimidating, though the restoration process will be a serious undertaking.
What’s clear is that this Falcon needs everything: bodywork, interior replacement, drivetrain, and probably a full mechanical rebuild from top to bottom. For some, that may sound overwhelming. For others, it’s an irresistible challenge—an opportunity to shape the car into a completely fresh vision. Whether restored to stock or reimagined with modern upgrades, the bones of a classic Ford still sit here waiting.
At $950, you’re buying a starting point, a clean title, and a chance to save a car that could otherwise fade away. Cars like this don’t surface often, and even in rough condition, they’re reminders of a time when Ford was experimenting with smaller, sportier vehicles that would eventually pave the way for the Mustang.
So, what do you think—would you take on this $950 Falcon project, or is this one best left for parts?
Condition of floor and subframe is unknown but this interior photo doesn’t look good. Tree debris is a moisture trap and turned this into a parts car.
More likely, Rough but Overdone. Not much Rare here.
Even though it’s cheap at $950 there is a reason it’s been on the market for 23 days.
Steve R
There aren’t really any rare Falcons
2dr wagons and sedan deliveries are.
Steve R
The 1970 1/2 Falcon with the Drag Pack option is extremely rare. Only about 12 were produced.
I’ve never seen a 4 door “restomod” Falcon. Because, why?
rare as crusty turds go…
Personally I would love to see if I can get it running just for the old school method of trying to see how it does otherwise if I was the seller I would do the same thing post it for sale for a ridiculous price and see if someone bites either it doesn’t sell or someone hits you with a offer that better than scrap but that’s why I would see if I can get it running
Parts car for 500 dollars
I can understand leaving this Falcon out, but what’s the excuse for ditching the Jag? And is that a Jensen on the other side of it?
It looks like anything that a guy looking for in Falcon parts is either damaged , rusted or missing ; whats left is neither rare or desirable. Its worth whatever scrap metal is going for these days. this old beast could be crushed out and nobody would miss it.
Rare because they didn’t sell all that many ~ nobody liked or wanted them then, same as now. Also they didn’t hold up.