The trademark Ford tail lights remained, but the rear deck traded its gentle contours for a more squared-off affair.ĭespite the updated styling, it was still largely the same old Falcon underneath. In 1964 all Falcons received attractive new sheet metal with a forward-leaning front end, thicker Thunderbird-like C-pillars and a rocket-shaped stamping along the bodysides, which were outlined in chrome on Futuras.
64 falcon full#
The Falcon received only minor changes through 1963, but a new Futura model that debuted in 1962 was a mini-Thunderbird of sorts, with extra chrome trim, full wheel covers and bucket seats with a mini-console. There was even a Falcon-badged version of the Econoline forward-control van. Within three years the Falcon would have a full line of vehicles, with station wagons, two-door hardtops and even a convertible. It was a hit, even with only two- and four-door sedans initially available.
64 falcon full size#
They basically made a 3/4 scale full size Ford, with inline six power (up front, of course), rear wheel drive and modern, if somewhat vanilla, styling. The rear-engined Corvair, while backed by thousands of friendly Chevrolet dealers and the might of General Motors, had a very unusual powertrain design, and some folks just weren’t sure what to make of it. While the Valiant had the best handling and performance thanks to its Slant Six and torsion bar suspension, its Exner-approved styling was polarizing to say the least. The flamboyant Valiant sported a much more conservative suit in its 1963 redesign, and the 1962 Chevy II would become the division’s bread-and-butter offering as the Corvair was first moved upmarket, then put out to pasture. Presenting nicely and operating well, this Sprint convertible is an excellent opportunity to immediately enjoy top-down V8 cruising at its finest.( first posted ) Of the three US compacts introduced for the 1960 model year, the utterly conventional Falcon was the most successful, so much so that Chevrolet and Chrysler would quickly modify their offerings to match it. The original chrome remains as well as most of the interior. In 2003 the engine and exterior were completely restored, the exterior having been repainted in the original two-tone colors. Originally built in the Loraine, Ohio plant, this car is offered directly from an over 20 year family ownership and is presented in semi-restored condition. The Sprint convertible offered here is just that, a very limited and special trophy of the 1960s styling contest. Featuring the desirable V8 engine, it was produced in very limited quantities - likely only 626 V8 convertibles rolling off the assembly line.
64 falcon series#
At the pinnacle of the series was the Falcon Futura Sprint convertible.
Essentially the Falcon line projected what came to be known as "total performance" in the updated styling. Consequently, this fueled demand, and Ford in 1964 had a total annual production of 1,787,535 cars under the leadership of Lee Iacocca.Ī small but important subset of this massive production was the Ford Falcon series which was comprised of the Falcon, Falcon Futura, and Falcon Futura Sprint models. These refinements provided manufacturers with a new look while maintaining mechanical characteristics from previous years. Of the notable design improvements, or refinements as the manufacturer would say, were front grills, arm rests, chrome detail, moldings, dual sun visors and the like. The competitive nature of automotive design and sales in the 1960s led Ford in 1964, to revamp the style of its product line. Light blue with blue interior and white topĮngine: eight cylinder, overhead valve, 260ci, 164bhp at 4,400rpm Gearbox: three speed automatic Suspension: front, independent with coil springs with semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear Brakes: four wheel drum. 1964 FORD FALCON FUTURA SPRINT CONVERTIBLE
0 kommentar(er)
