This car looks sweet enough regardless of which bucket you drop it into. Extra nice Futura’s seem to top out at $20,000, according to Hagerty, and a Futura Sprint is likely $5,000 higher. Factoring in the mid-year Sprint, another 10,500 cars would have to be merged into the tally. The car is said to run great, which we hardly doubt since the seller seems to be a car guy (check out the sweet ’55 and ’57 Chevies in his garage).įutura 2-door hardtops built-in 1963 added up to 28,500 units. Thus could be easy driver with very little work. Barn Find, Calif car, no rust, very clean project car. Factory air conditioning is part of the package (under-dash units were used prior to in-dash) and a set of traction bars are said to be underneath the car. Great price as Hagerty puts the value of this car at 5600 in fair condition. This Falcon, at 89,00 miles, comes with an automatic transmission which – if true to the model year – would be Ford’s 2-speed edition. Instead of a 260 V8, a later model 302 sits its place and looks to have been tricked out a bit, although an aftermarket distributor is about all we can see under the hood. This garage-kept machine is said to be 90 percent original, which likely means the other 10 percent is in the motor. The aftermarket mag wheels are a nice addition and even wear a good set of tires. As a Sprint, it would fetch higher dollars on today’s collector market, largely because of the 164 hp motor.įinished in shiny black paint with a red interior, the seller’s Futura is quite sharp. ![]() What we’re unsure about is if the seller’s car is a Sprint as the seller mentions the 1963 ½ roll-out, but doesn’t actually refer to it as a Sprint in his ad. Midway through 1963, Ford rolled out the Futura Sprint, which brought a V8 engine to the Falcon for the first time. The sportier, fancier version of the Ford Falcon was the Futura, like the seller’s car. ![]() Defense Secretary, first under JFK and then LBJ. The “Father of the Falcon” within Ford was none other than Robert McNamara, who left the company shortly thereafter to go into politics, namely U.S. Besides a variety of car body styles, the Falcon platform also hosted the Ranchero, which was downsized when it moved over in 1960. But the Maverick came along in 1969 and took its place, so the last model year was spent as a dressed-down Torino in mid-size garb. Except for its last year, it was Ford’s leading compact. Hats off to Larry D for bringing this tip our way!įord’s Falcon would stick around for three generations from 1960-70. This Futura is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and being offered for $24,500 here on Facebook Marketplace. It checked off almost all the boxes that the early Mustangs would, except that it wore more conservative styling. As a sneak preview of sorts for the Mustang in 1964, Ford rolled out the Futura Sprint with a small-block V8, dubbed a 1963 ½ model. Second, its platform would launch several other successful cars, especially the Mustang which was an even bigger hit and created a whole new market sector. Super deal! If you have been looking for a 63.5 round body Sprint, here it is! Car does need restoring if thats what you like, or make it road worthy and give it a coat of paint, and use it as a driver.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. I have the original front fenders with the "Sprint" trim, these fenders are nice shape, really don't know why they are not on the car, if interested, ask about details. I have all side chrome, in very excellent condition. Stock original Red interior and carpet, very fair for the age of car. new shocks, new tires, brakes ( about 4 years ago, but remember this car has not been driven more that 300 miles in the last 15 -18 years.) It has Magnum 500 wheels, 6" front, 8" on rear. 030 over, and C4, both rebuilt with less that 300 mile on the engine and trans. also, rear has been dented at some point, the panel where the letters for the "FALCON" has been reworked, again not sure as to what extent. Front end has taken a grille hit, not sure to what extent. Rust free, body is straight, evidently the car has seen a bump or two. I believe the car is ready for paint, you finish to your liking. Door vin plate shows 63C - ( SPRINT ), and M paint code - ( Corinthian White ). numbers, vin tag, fender badges, hardtop side badges, "SPRINT" glove door, back panel with "FALCON" and the title all show a true Sprint. ![]() FOR SALE! 1963.5 Ford Falcon Sprint, - 2 door hardtop / coupe.
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