Ford joined Chevrolet and others in the “new” compact car market in 1960. Their product was thoroughly routine in its engineering (in contrast to the air-cooled Chevy Corvair). In the beginning, the Falcon was a pure econobox, but the… more»
Falcon Futura
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Nicest One Left? 1969 Ford Falcon Futura
The Ford Falcon was perhaps the best-selling U.S.-built compact car of the 1960s (that’s before the Mustang came along). Launched in 1960, Ford delivered just shy of half a million copies in 1961, before new competition began to take… more»
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Mustang Dry Run: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
The Sprint was added as an extension of the Ford Falcon Futura in 1963 (mid-season). It was only available as a 2-door hardtop or convertible and brought with it the Falcon’s first V8. To many, the Sprint seemed like… more»
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Clean as a Whistle! 1964 Ford Falcon Futura
Ford joined the “new” compact car movement in 1960 with the Falcon. It would become one of the best sellers in that market segment and was around until 1970, just after being succeeded by the Maverick. The second generation… more»
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38k Original Miles: 1963½ Ford Falcon Futura
Hiding in this carport is a classic that could be ideal for an enthusiast contemplating a first restoration project. This 1963½ Ford Falcon Futura is a genuine survivor with a documented history and 38,000 miles on the clock. It… more»
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Excellent Bones: 1961 Ford Falcon Futura
Most people believe the Model T was the most important vehicle in Ford’s history. Picking the next most significant is more challenging, but I think that honor should fall to the humble Falcon. It is easy to underestimate the… more»
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Drop-Top Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
Ford’s first entry into the new compact car market of the 1960s was the Falcon. It was so popular that its platform would go only to spawn several other FOMOCO products, including the Mercury Comet and the Ford Mustang,… more»
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One Owner Project: 1963½ Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
Ford introduced the Sprint version to its Falcon Futura range in 1963, slotting the 260ci “Challenger” V8 under the hood to unlock additional performance. Buyers could order their new Sprint with 1-of-3 transmissions, the most desirable being the four-speed… more»
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50 Years Same Owner: 1961 Ford Falcon Futura
U.S. automakers began entering new territory in 1959. That year, Studebaker and American Motors would roll out new compact cars, the Lark and the American. Plymouth, Chevy, and Ford would join the following year with the Valiant, Corvair, and… more»
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289-Equipped: 1965 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible
The seller advertises this Ford Falcon Futura Convertible as a 1964 model, but the VIN and exterior trim confirm it hails from 1965. There’s little to choose between the two years, but such details are always a consideration with… more»
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Drive It Home: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible
After the pain and humiliation of the Edsel debacle, Ford desperately needed a successful new model that demonstrated to the world that the company hadn’t lost its way. After the excesses that marked the Edsel, the Falcon, championed by… more»
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This 1962 Ford Falcon Is Powered By A Chrysler 440!
The Falcon was Ford’s first entry into the U.S. compact car market of the 1960s. It was a popular car whose platform would go on to spawn an even more successful product, the Mustang. These cars were focused on… more»
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Daily Driver? 1964 Ford Falcon Futura
The 1960s became the age of the compact car, at least from Detroit’s perspective. Ford launched the Falcon in 1960 and it would see success throughout the entire decade. Its platform would launch at least two other popular Ford… more»
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Mustang Dry Run? 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
For its first three model years, the Ford’s compact Falcon would get by with six-cylinder power under the hood. But that would change in the middle of the 1963 model year when a 260 cubic inch “Windsor” V8 would… more»
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Convertible Project: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
The Falcon was Ford’s first foray into the compact sector. It launched in 1960 and its platform would spin-off other popular cars, such as the Mustang and Maverick. The Futura was the top-line model until the Sprint arrived mid-year… more»
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16k Mile Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
A 1963 Ford Falcon in Futura trim could easily be thought of as a Mustang dry run. It could be had as a 2-door hardtop with bucket seats and a floor-shifted transmission. And – later in the year –… more»
