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»
Falcon
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»
Mar 24, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
302 Equipped! 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint
While Ford’s 1964 introduction of the Mustang ushered in an entirely new era of “sporty” motoring, Ford was on to the movement, earlier, with their Falcon Sprint. And the Falcon and Mustang are inextricably linked so it was a… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Garage Find: 1962 Ford Falcon
The introduction of the Falcon in 1960 brought Ford into the new compact car game – and would provide a launching point for several other cars in the family, including the famous Mustang. The car was small, practical, and… more»
Feb 23, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
302 Powered! 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
The Falcon was important for two reasons: First, was it was Ford’s first entry into the compact car market and did it quite successfully. Second, its platform would launch several other successful cars, especially the Mustang which was an… more»
Feb 9, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
302 V8! 1963 Ford Falcon Wagon
Ford got on the compact car bandwagon in 1960 with the Falcon and it was so successful that the platform spawned other cars, including the Mercury Comet, Ford Mustang and Ford Maverick. By 1963, the car was hitting its… more»
Sep 25, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
What Is It? 1959 Falcon Caribbean!
It’s a rare car indeed that can be in a picture with a Brazilian-manufactured Puma and be the more obscure car! This 1959 Falcon Caribbean (I can hear you saying “What?”) is one of the numerous late 1950s/early 1960s… more»
Aug 10, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Amazing Restoration: 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III
When Australia came to the muscle car party, it did so with some impressive vehicles. The Big Three (Ford, Holden, and Chrysler) could see enormous value in the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy. With this in mind,… more»
Jul 24, 2020 • For Sale • 55 Comments
Chicken Coupe: 1973 Ford Falcon GT RPO 83
Residing in this disused chicken coop amongst a pile of discarded aluminum drink cans is one of Australia’s most prized muscle cars. It has occupied this spot since 1988. The recent passing of its original owner means that it… more»
May 11, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Project Van: 1963 Ford Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon
If you’re in the market for a unique yet practical project vehicle, please read on. This 1963 Ford Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon was sent to us by Barn Finds reader Russel G. It can be found here on eBay… more»
Apr 16, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Hot-Rod Express: 1962 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
If a ’62 Ford Falcon turned up for sale, it might be interesting to review. It would depend on its condition, equipment, enhancements, etc. They are not an uncommon car and even today, so many years later, they still… more»
Mar 8, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked for 30 Years: 1964 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible
I always like to see cars advertised where the owner is brutally honest about a vehicle’s condition, and that is one of the traits that attracted me to this 1964 Falcon Futura Convertible. The owner describes its condition as… more»
