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»
Falcon
Apr 2, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Driver Quality: 1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero
The Ranchero began in 1957 as something of a “gentlemen’s pickup,” based on a car platform rather than a truck. It was full-size from 1957-59, then switched to the compact Falcon for 1960-65, and finally to the intermediate Fairlane… more»
Apr 1, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Mid-Engine Van: 1962 Ford Falcon Club Wagon
In 1961, Ford launched the Econoline and Club Wagon vans and pickups based on the new Falcon from the year before. The former was intended for commercial use while the latter was built for people transport with seats and… more»
Feb 19, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Six Months Only! 1970 ½ Ford Falcon
Ford introduced the Falcon in 1960 as their first foray into the compact car market. A decade later, it would be replaced by the popular Maverick, yet the name lived on for one more half-year. But this time as… more»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Utility Coupe: 1962 Ford Falcon Ranchero
The Ranchero was the first of the “gentleman’s” pickups, which was based on a car platform rather than a truck. While it started as a full-size model in 1957, the Ranchero shifted to a compact when the Falcon came… more»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Parked For 36 Years! 1971 Ford XY Falcon GT
For our Australian readers, this classic is one of the most iconic muscle cars to roll off a production line Down Under. It is a 1971 Ford XY Falcon GT, and it has been part of the same family… more»
Sep 30, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Surf Van? 1964 Ford Falcon Club Wagon
Despite having a leaking head gasket, bidding is going strong for this cool 1964 Ford Econoline Falcon Club Wagon, which is undoubtedly a perfect option for those of you who live near a beach and happen to own a… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Real Deal Sprint: 1964 Ford Falcon 289
Looking for the real deal, when there are a lot of fakes out there? Well, this is a real 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint originally a 260 V-8 and now a 289. It’s here on craigslist for $9,600 in Pahrump,… more»
Jul 28, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
The Rarest Shelby? 1970 Ford Falcon XY GS
For Australian performance car enthusiasts, it seemed that the closest they ever got to a homegrown classic with a link to the legendary Carroll Shelby was the 1978 Ford Falcon XC Cobra. While it wore the iconic white paintwork… more»
Jul 13, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
302 V8 4-Speed: 1964 Ford Falcon Wagon
Ford’s successful Falcon compact would get a facelift for 1964 while it was also providing the foundation for the upcoming Mustang. Those styling changes provided for more sharply defined fenders and corners. Production would be down slightly and may… more»
Jul 2, 2021 • Stories • 20 Comments
Is This 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III Australia’s First Two Million Dollar Production Car?
While Australia and the USA shared a muscle car heritage dominated by V8s, the structure behind the two industries was driven by very different motivating factors. The American scene had some links to motorsport via NASCAR, Trans Am, and… more»
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Million Dollar Racer? Ford Falcon EL V8 Supercar
Automotive trends can change at the drop of a hat, and sometimes it can be hard to keep track of these things. Motorsport is no different. In years past, a driver would strap themselves into their machine and do… more»
Jun 26, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Package Deal: Pair of 1960 Ford Falcon Wagons!
Ford jumped into the compact car game in 1960, along with GM and Chrysler. AMC and Studebaker had already paved the way with their American and Lark models. The smaller Falcon platform would be used many times over for… more»
Jun 18, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare Super Cobra Jet! 1970 Ford Falcon 429/4-Speed
Most people remember the Falcon as being Ford’s first compact car. When it launched in 1960, it was quite successful and its platform would be later used for other popular Ford products, like the Mustang and Maverick. Fewer people… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1967 Ford Falcon
The Falcon would become one of the most successful compacts offered by domestic U.S. automakers in the 1960s. Its platform would serve as the launching point for some other best-sellers, like the Mustang and Maverick. Unlike those cars, the… more»
Apr 15, 2021 • For Sale • 55 Comments
From Down Under: 1972 Ford Falcon XA
There is a tendency to assume that anything made by Ford or GM is, or was, a domestic model. It’s a logical thought progression, it’s just not accurate. Both companies had a significant presence in Australia and produced desirable… more»
