Ford introduced the compact Falcon to claw back market share from imports – but the model resonated in the company’s line-up for decades, thanks to its unibody platform. The first Falcons were powered by a 144 cu. in. in-line… more»
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Same Owner For 57 Years: 1961 Ford Falcon Sedan
I’ll admit that it took me quite a while – actually more like decades – to finally appreciate the Ford Falcon and its role as a game changer in the automotive world. Game changer is quite a moniker, but… more»
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Mustang Alternative? 1969 Ford Falcon Futura
The Ford Falcon was perhaps the most successful compact car of the 1960s. The company sold nearly half a million of them in 1961 alone, the model’s best performance year. But the arrival of the sporty Mustang in 1965… more»
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Falcon Camper: 1984 Dodge B350
The idea of buying a compact camper and using it for untold adventures is indeed appealing to anyone who has a bit of wanderlust in their soul, or a desire to combine the comfort of an RV with the… more»
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Pair of Ford Rancheros: Runner Plus Donor
The Ford Ranchero debuted in 1957 as a utility vehicle or “Ute”. That translates to a pickup based on a 2-door station wagon. It was modestly successful, yet Ford transferred it from a full-size to compact platform with the… more»
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Restored Station Wagon: 1963 Ford Falcon
The Falcon was Ford’s first entry in the burgeoning compact market of the 1960s. It would soon be met with formidable competition from GM and Chrysler as well as the independents (who were already there). Wagons were offered in… more»
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Mostly Original: 1961 Ford Falcon
Let’s be honest; Robert McNamara was never cut out for the car industry. More at home in an accounting office than a design studio or an engineering workshop, he viewed automobiles as a way to make money, and nothing… more»
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Not Pretty, But It Runs! 1961 Ford Falcon
By the beginning of the 1960s, U.S.-built compact cars were starting to pop up everywhere. Ford’s entry was the Falcon which enjoyed an 11-year run from 1960 to 1970 (the name was briefly applied to a bare-bones Fairlane in… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
There are many reasons why a classic car might find itself in hibernation, some more complex than others. This 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon succumbed to a simple brake issue, which has seen it spend the past forty-three years… more»
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Reconditioned Wagon: 1963 Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon was one of the most successful compact cars of the 1960s. And its platform spawned the likes of the Mustang and Maverick, so Ford surely got their money’s worth. Introduced in 1960, the Falcon got a… more»
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Patina Project: 1964 Ford Falcon Wagon
Some project candidates leave potential buyers spoiled for choice, and this 1964 Ford Falcon Station Wagon is all that and more. The seller has eliminated the worst of its rust problems and slotted in a larger engine to improve… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible Project
When shopping for an auto project online, sometimes it’s the areas of a vehicle you can’t see that raise the most concerns, and that might be the case with this 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible here on Facebook Marketplace. … more»
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Daily Driver? 1964 Ford Falcon Deluxe Wagon
The seller of this 1964 Ford Falcon Deluxe wagon was planning to give it a V8 engine transplant, but the car is so original that he has advertised it here on craigslist for $9800, hoping that a Falcon fan… more»
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Cheap V8 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan
This 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan has a known history, with the seller purchasing the car from the original owner’s son. It appears to have been used sparingly, with the odometer showing what is claimed to be 23,970 genuine… more»
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Patina Gone Wild: 1968 Ford Falcon Coupe
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»
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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»
