For the first half of the 1960s, the Ford Falcon dominated U.S. compact car sales. But demand tapered off in the second half as the new Mustang “pony car” drew away some of the Falcon’s audience. The seller has a 1967 Falcon Sports Coupe, meaning it has bucket seats and a higher level of trim. This car hasn’t run in a dozen years but could be worth reviving since rust isn’t a big issue. Located in Lynnwood, Washington, this former barn dweller is available here on craigslist for $2,995 and is another tip from Curvette.
The Falcon was on the market for 11 years as a compact (and a half-year as a mid-size). It enjoyed three generations in the former format (1960-63, 1964-65, 1966-70). Demand peaked at 474,000 units in 1961 but fell to 64,000 in 1967 (down from 182,000 in 1966). The Falcon’s unibody platform served as the foundation for several other Ford products, including the Mercury Comet, Ford Mustang, Ford Maverick, and more. The Maverick would begin to replace the Falcon in 1969.
We don’t know why this small car was parked in 2014. It’s still wearing collector plates, which implies the car was cared for at one time. The title has disappeared in the interim, and the seller is planning to part out the Ford if someone doesn’t take it as a whole. That might be a shame if the 200 cubic inch inline-6 can be coaxed back to life (it turns by hand) at 126,000 miles. The little Falcon also has an automatic transmission, which may be a 2-speed like the Chevy Powerglide.
The red paint is original and may shine again with some wax. The black interior is also okay, though the upholstery up front wears patches and replacements should be in your plans. We’re told the car is complete with nothing missing (at least anything important). Some attention may be needed in the rear quarters, and the passenger side front fender is dented, with a spare provided by the seller. Would you restore or go the parts route with this one?
When a seller says they will part it out if it doesn’t sell, take that to heart. The vast majority of time sellers call what should be a parts car a project. When they tell you the truth, listen. The lack of title doesn’t help much either.
Steve R