Henry Ford II was no fool, and he knew he faced the mammoth task of transforming the fortunes of the dysfunctional company bearing his grandfather’s name when he took the reigns. He proved a fast learner but was also… more»
Falcon Sprint
Jul 11, 2024 • Exclusives • 20 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint Convertible
Some classics are better candidates for a Restomod build than others, and the ready availability of parts made this 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint Convertible an obvious choice. The owner retained the car’s inherent 1960s charm, hiding a more… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
In a parallel universe, the 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint would have been a sales winner. It brought together a passenger compartment that accommodated a family of five, practical trunk space and a drivetrain combination that offered better-than-average performance. However,… more»
Sep 1, 2023 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Former V8 Car: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
The Falcon Sprint was introduced in mid-1963 as a sporty compact with bucket seats and a V8 engine. That gave the little car more guts when needed for a hasty getaway. But the Sprint was outflanked in 1965 by… more»
Apr 22, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Pre-Mustang: 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint
Ford introduced its first compact car in 1960, the Falcon. It would be the market leader in sales right out of the gate. But until mid-1963, you could only get a Falcon with a six-cylinder engine. Enter the “1963… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
It wouldn’t be stretching credibility to suggest that the release of the First Generation Mustang sealed the fate of the Ford Falcon Sprint. Potential buyers became so swept up in their desire to park a Mustang in their driveway… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original 260/4-Speed: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop
With values on 1st Generation Mustangs continuing to climb, some enthusiasts with limited budgets find themselves searching for a more affordable alternative. That could be where cars like this 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint. These cars share most of the… more»
Feb 23, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Parked For 15 Years: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible
The 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible was a relatively rare car when it was new, so it is incredible to find a solid one that has been languishing in a shed for more than 15-years. Barn Finder Larry D… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Mustang Forerunner: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint
Ford got into the compact car business in 1960 and they were solid – but uninspiring – cars until the middle of the 1963 season. That’s when Ford introduced the Falcon Sprint, which would be the first Falcon with… more»
Sep 16, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Mustang Alternative? 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
Under different circumstances, the Ford Falcon Sprint could have been a sales winner that endured for many decades. Unfortunately for the Sprint, some pest called the Mustang just happened along, and it was this car that spelled the end… more»
Jul 27, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Classified Find: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint
When you scrutinize it, there is an awful lot to like about this 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint. It presents superbly and is a classic that is sure to attract its share of admiring glances wherever it goes. The owner… more»
Jun 17, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1-of-300: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible
When an owner makes a claim about the relative rarity of a particular vehicle, I have a tendency to treat such claims with a level of skepticism. However, the owner of this Falcon Sprint Convertible is correct when he… more»
Mar 27, 2019 • Exclusives • 11 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1964 Falcon Sprint Roadster
What do you do with a classic when the roof gets crushed in and the insurance company totals the car? Well, you could just let them scrap the car or you could buy it back, chop the roof off… more»
Sep 21, 2018 • For Sale • 30 Comments
First Of The V8 Falcons: 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint
When the Falcon Sprint was released it was the only time that a V8 engine was available as an option in the first generation Falcon, and was available as either a 2-door hardtop or as a convertible. This 1963… more»
