Ford Falcon 1963

25750 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
1963 1/2 Ford Falcon Sprint. One of only 4602 convertible sprints built. The color is beautiful Skylight Blue with blue interior bucket seats, center console, and original radio( does not work) blue carpet with a power Black convertible top and period correct Cragar steel chromed rims with virtually new rubber. The brightwork is in amazing condition and it has disc brakes up front and drums on the rear. This classic piece of automotive history his car gets compliments everywhere it goes I don’t think you will find a nicer one out there. Runs and drives great. A California car this car comes with the 260 V8 of the Sprint trim no rust found anywhere see images of underside. The engine compartment is very clean and having driven it on the Los Angeles 101 freeway It tracks straight shifts well and drives without shuttle and skate normally associated with convertibles, Ford got this one right it feels tight and solid on the road it is able to cruise at 80mph no problem. If you did not know the Sprint cars were the basis for the 1964½ Mustangs released by Ford one year later. Many (if not most) of the interior, chassis, suspension, and drive train components were derived from those used on the 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint and/or Fairlane models. In simplest terms, the 1963½ Falcon Sprint is nearly mechanically identical to the 1964½ Mustang while being aesthetically different. What does that mean? it means that anywhere in the world you can get parts for this car in any small-town America and work on it yourself or find someone that can. However, you are driving something completely different than the 418812 Ford Mustangs sold the first year. Lee Iacocca merits First Prize for turning the pedestrian Falcon into a sprightly Sprint. A little history Then came 1963, and two big changes: arrival of a pretty little Falcon Futura Convertible , accompanied by installation of a V-8 engine in the Sprint series added at midyear. A Sprint hardtop coupe also became available, which wore the rounded Falcon body quite well, with its restyled horizontal-bar grille. First of the V-8s was a "Challenger" small-block of 260-cid displacement, cranking out 164 horsepower. Not until late in 1964 did a bigger 289 arrive, jacking output up to 200 bhp. Stuffing in a V-8 gave Falcons a much-needed performance boost, but without losing much of the fuel economy for which they'd become famous. Sprints had special trim, including a simulated hood scoop, bucket seats alongside a console and full instrumentation. Leather-like vinyl trim came in five color choices, while simulated wire wheel covers and a sports-type steering wheel rounded out the package. A floor-shifted four-speed proved more pleasing than Falcon's customary column-shift three-speed. Car and Driver ran an early V-8 Sprint through its paces, ambling off to 60 in a comparatively leisurely 12.1 seconds. A quarter-mile dash (figuratively speaking) took 18 seconds, with the Sprint edging up to 73 mph. Motor Trend was quicker, making the 60-mph trip in 10.9 seconds. In muscle-car terms, there was nothing to get excited about here; but for a Falcon, this was mighty quick travelin'. Odometer 20,000 true mileage is unknown Clean California title the car looks to be repainted the original color and kept in great condition Engine ohv V-8: 1963-64 260 cid (3.80 x 2.87), 164 bhp Transmissions: 2-speed Fordomatic Suspension, front: lower A-arms, coil springs, stabilizing struts, anti-roll bar Suspension, rear: live axle, leaf springs Brakes: front disk rear drums Wheelbase (in.): 109.5 Weight (lbs.): 2,308-3,008 Top speed (mph): V-8 105-107 0-60 mph (sec): V-8 10.9-12.1 In 1963, even more models were available. There was now a four-door Futura and a Deluxe wagon. Futura Convertible and Futura Sports Convertible models were also included in the 1963 range. Later, hardtops, and the new "Sprint" model were introduced. Halfway through the model year (February 1963), the Fairlane's 164 hp "Challenger" 260 CID (4.3 L) engine was offered for the first time. The Falcon was climbing in trim level from its budget beginnings, as Ford attempted to wring more profit from the line. The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963½ model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers (Sprint two-door hardtop (bucket seats) 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible (bucket seats) 4,602 produced). These first-generation Falcon Sprint cars were the basis for the 1964½ Mustangs released by Ford one year later. Many (if not most) of the interior, chassis, suspension, and drivetrain components were derived from those used on the 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint and/or Fairlane models. In simplest terms, the 1963½ Falcon Sprint is nearly mechanically identical to the 1964½ Mustang while being aesthetically different. Thanks for looking for more information pictures email

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

1963 1/2 Ford Falcon Sprint. One of only 4602 convertible sprints built. The color is beautiful Skylight Blue with blue interior bucket seats, center console, and original radio( does not work) blue carpet with a power Black convertible top and period correct Cragar steel chromed rims with virtually new rubber. The brightwork is in amazing condition and it has disc brakes up front and drums on the rear. This classic piece of automotive history his car gets compliments everywhere it goes I don’t think you will find a nicer one out there. Runs and drives great. A California car this car comes with the 260 V8 of the Sprint trim no rust found anywhere see images of underside. The engine compartment is very clean and having driven it on the Los Angeles 101 freeway It tracks straight shifts well and drives without shuttle and skate normally associated with convertibles, Ford got this one right it feels tight and solid on the road it is able to cruise at 80mph no problem. If you did not know the Sprint cars were the basis for the 1964½ Mustangs released by Ford one year later. Many (if not most) of the interior, chassis, suspension, and drive train components were derived from those used on the 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint and/or Fairlane models. In simplest terms, the 1963½ Falcon Sprint is nearly mechanically identical to the 1964½ Mustang while being aesthetically different. What does that mean? it means that anywhere in the world you can get parts for this car in any small-town America and work on it yourself or find someone that can. However, you are driving something completely different than the 418812 Ford Mustangs sold the first year. Lee Iacocca merits First Prize for turning the pedestrian Falcon into a sprightly Sprint. A little history Then came 1963, and two big changes: arrival of a pretty little Falcon Futura Convertible , accompanied by installation of a V-8 engine in the Sprint series added at midyear. A Sprint hardtop coupe also became available, which wore the rounded Falcon body quite well, with its restyled horizontal-bar grille. First of the V-8s was a "Challenger" small-block of 260-cid displacement, cranking out 164 horsepower. Not until late in 1964 did a bigger 289 arrive, jacking output up to 200 bhp. Stuffing in a V-8 gave Falcons a much-needed performance boost, but without losing much of the fuel economy for which they'd become famous. Sprints had special trim, including a simulated hood scoop, bucket seats alongside a console and full instrumentation. Leather-like vinyl trim came in five color choices, while simulated wire wheel covers and a sports-type steering wheel rounded out the package. A floor-shifted four-speed proved more pleasing than Falcon's customary column-shift three-speed. Car and Driver ran an early V-8 Sprint through its paces, ambling off to 60 in a comparatively leisurely 12.1 seconds. A quarter-mile dash (figuratively speaking) took 18 seconds, with the Sprint edging up to 73 mph. Motor Trend was quicker, making the 60-mph trip in 10.9 seconds. In muscle-car terms, there was nothing to get excited about here; but for a Falcon, this was mighty quick travelin'. Odometer 20,000 true mileage is unknown Clean California title the car looks to be repainted the original color and kept in great condition Engine ohv V-8: 1963-64 260 cid (3.80 x 2.87), 164 bhp Transmissions: 2-speed Fordomatic Suspension, front: lower A-arms, coil springs, stabilizing struts, anti-roll bar Suspension, rear: live axle, leaf springs Brakes: front disk rear drums Wheelbase (in.): 109.5 Weight (lbs.): 2,308-3,008 Top speed (mph): V-8 105-107 0-60 mph (sec): V-8 10.9-12.1 In 1963, even more models were available. There was now a four-door Futura and a Deluxe wagon. Futura Convertible and Futura Sports Convertible models were also included in the 1963 range. Later, hardtops, and the new "Sprint" model were introduced. Halfway through the model year (February 1963), the Fairlane's 164 hp "Challenger" 260 CID (4.3 L) engine was offered for the first time. The Falcon was climbing in trim level from its budget beginnings, as Ford attempted to wring more profit from the line. The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963½ model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers (Sprint two-door hardtop (bucket seats) 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible (bucket seats) 4,602 produced). These first-generation Falcon Sprint cars were the basis for the 1964½ Mustangs released by Ford one year later. Many (if not most) of the interior, chassis, suspension, and drivetrain components were derived from those used on the 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint and/or Fairlane models. In simplest terms, the 1963½ Falcon Sprint is nearly mechanically identical to the 1964½ Mustang while being aesthetically different. Thanks for looking for more information pictures email

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	25750 USD
Make:	Ford
Model:	Falcon
Year:	1963
Mileage:	20000 MI

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Ford Falcon 1963

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