During its first three years (1960-62), the Ford Falcon was largely just an econobox. But the car “grew up” in 1963 with the addition of hardtops, convertibles, and a V8 engine (previously just inline sixes were available). The seller has a ’63 convertible, likely a Futura, and it has a V8 engine, but no mention is made of whether it’s a ’63 ½ Sprint. Located in Dallas, Oregon, this drop-top may need attention, but the seller is short on words. This little Ford is available here on craigslist for $8,000.
The Falcon was Ford’s first time at the compact car dance. It was a unibody sedan or wagon that looked sort of like the big Fords, but smaller. It was in production for 11 model years and is noted for spawning the Mercury Comet, Ford Mustang, and Ford Maverick. With competition around every corner, the Falcon stepped up and gained a 260 cubic inch V8 in 1963 (1/2) that output 164 hp. It was usually found in the new Sprint models, but about any Falcon could have one after mid-year.
There is no mention of Sprint in the listing or what V8 is in the car, much less is it a 260. The seller provides a limited number of photos that don’t help the automobile’s cause. We’re told it has an automatic transmission, so perhaps a 2-speed Ford-O-Matic? The odometer reads 9,000 miles, but it has turned over (remember those days?), so 109,000 is more probable. We’re also told it drives, but not how well.
The paint looks to be black or blue satin, so we doubt the finish is original. And blankets adorn the interior, so we don’t know the true condition of the upholstery. No bucket seats are in sight, a tell-tale sign of a Sprint. The bench seat suggests this is a Futura that may have been ordered with a V8 but without the rest of the Sprint package. Also, the car is tagged (how important is that?). This could be a nice find if the seller gave us more info and pics. Our thanks to “Curvette” for the tip.
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