The advent of the Volkswagen Bug shoved the North American auto industry into downsizing mode. While the 1950s were an era of continual bloat, the consumer was gravitating inexorably to small imports. Terrified of being left out, car makers… more»
Falcon
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Mustang’s Inspiration: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
Many consider the Ford Falcon Sprint to be the forerunner of the highly successful Mustang. It was sporty, came only in coupe and convertible body styles, and could be quite peppy. All of that describes the Mustang, which was… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Rare Ranchero: 1972 Ford XA Ranchero
Okay, here’s one for our readers from Down Under. This looks like a regular 1972 Ford Falcon XA Ute, a vehicle built in significant numbers. However, many of these classics were beaten into submission by their owners, while others… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • Auctions • 32 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1976 Ford XB Falcon 8-Seat Station Wagon
With the demise of the vehicle manufacturing industry, Australian buyers constantly seek locally produced models from Ford, Holden, and Chrysler to park in their garages. These represent an appreciating asset, and many are extraordinarily practical. That is the case… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Rare Factory V8: 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero
Trends for many offerings with a bed on the back seem to have gone toward an increase in size over the past few years, or at least not a smaller footprint in most cases, but back in 1960 when… more»
Aug 1, 2023 • For Sale • 48 Comments
One-Of-A-Kind! 1961 Ford Ranchero Rat Rod
When Ford introduced its new compact (the Falcon) in 1960, they shifted the Ranchero utility coupe to that smaller platform. And the Ranchero would remain a Falcon derivative through 1965. The seller (or a predecessor) took a well-used ’61… more»
Jun 12, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop
Pity the poor Falcon. A perfectly good car that provided most of the parts to make the Mustang, it has lived in the pony car’s shadow forever. The target market for the first generation Falcon, arriving in 1960, was… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
True Barn Find! 1960 Ford Ranchero
The Ranchero was a “coupe utility” or “gentlemen’s pickup” that Ford produced from 1957 to 1979. Based on a full-size 2-door wagon in the beginning, Ford repositioned it to the new compact Falcon platform in 1960, resulting in a… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Twelve Car Barn Find In Northern California!
Most vehicle collections focus on a specific brand or type of car or truck. While others seem to be a little bit of everything, like this dusty assortment that resides in a warehouse in Watsonville, California. What started as… more»
Apr 6, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
GM Powered! 1965 Ford Falcon Wagon
With the Falcon in 1960, Ford joined the movement to add a compact car to their lineup. Studebaker and AMC had already gotten there, with GM and Chrysler right behind. The Falcon would prove quite successful and was a… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Nice Stock Driver: 1966 Ford Falcon Futura
The Ford Falcon entered its third generation beginning in 1966, receiving some styling revisions but no longer being offered as a convertible. The car was still considered a compact, although it did get a slightly longer wheelbase than before… more»
Feb 23, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Mustang Dry Run: 1963 ½ Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
In many circles, the Falcon Futura Sprint is considered the forerunner to the Ford Mustang. A V8 engine became available in the Falcon for the first-time mid-year and is considered a 1963 ½ model. Like the so-called 1964 ½… more»
Jan 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Only Two Owners: 1961 Ford Falcon
Ford was one of the first U.S. manufacturers to introduce a compact car, but not the first. American Motors and Studebaker got there a year earlier and their entries helped keep those brands relevant. The Falcon debuted in 1960,… more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Legendary Survivor: 1980 Ford Falcon XD “Allan Moffat Racing”
For American readers, the name Allan Moffat may spark a vague memory in the depths of their minds. For Australians, he is a man of legendary status. He was the country’s first genuine professional racing driver, and his career… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1963 Ford Falcon Squire
In 1960, Ford introduced its compact Falcon to supply a developing desire for smaller cars after the excesses of the 1950s. The Falcon was penned by Robert McNamara – yes, that McNamara, later named US Secretary of Defense –… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • Auctions • 16 Comments
Two For One: 1960 Ford Falcon Project Pair
Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth would all jump into the new compact car market space in 1960 (Studebaker and American Motors got there the year before). The Ford entry would be the rather simple Falcon, whereas Chevy would have the… more»
