It also featured a premium all-vinyl interior. The Falcon Pickup's big 6-ft. box (nearly 8 ft. with tailgate down) gives over 31 cu. The Ford Falcon is a model line of cars that was produced by Ford from the 1960 to 1970 model years. But thats me. Does not have any seats. He proceeded to redo the drivetrain and fix up the interior. More on that soon. Once finally up to speed, any faster than 50 mph made this loaded down, huge compressor, dealer add on A/C wagons water temperature gauge most past the 3/4 range scale. 1961 Ford Falcon 57,228 mi $ 14,990 or $247/mo 1961 Ford Falcon Futura 2-door Sedan finished in Corinthian White with a red vinyl interior. Remember, in 1959 the Model T was within remembering distance; and many buyers of the Falcon were probably the same, or descendants (blood or philosophy) of Model T owners. Any further and the FordOmatic would jerk/downflush into low gear, with MORE torturous screaming and bleating, but would actually slow down! Studebaker also introduced the Lark, and Rambler downsized its near-compact American in 1959. Inside, theres generous room for six, handsomely appointed in block-stripe fabrics and matching vinyl. My roommate, a more timid and non-car freak guy than I was/am, flat out refused to drive his wagon when loaded down like this. (well the Corvairs isnt really a grille, but you know what I mean). ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. 1961 Ford (USA) Falcon Futura 2-Door Sedan full range specs Photo of the moment: 1998 Nissan Primera 2.0 TD SX 5d (Photo: Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd.) Some of this comes home to me. I had a chance to buy a 60 Falcon, and a similar model Ranchero, both of which could have been had for a song! Teamed with the original 85 hp 144 CID (2.4 L) engine, it was an exercise in painful frustration. ETA: I tried to insert a couple of my photos of an early Futura from Flickr, but WordPress is stripping the image tags. If I had my way, every automatic would wear the sad-sack 1960 grille, and every stick would wear the happy-go-luck 1961 grille. ACDelco (61) Tuff Stuff Performance (48) Scott Drake (31) Distinctive Industries (30) Show All. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. [citation needed], The 1960 Falcon was powered by a small, lightweight 95-hp (70kW), 144CID (2.4L) Mileage Maker straight-six with a single-barrel carburetor. Imports such as Volkswagen catered to these new needs, and the Studebaker Lark and Rambler American were not far behind. Id love to know the real, definitive story behind both. P.S. https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2015/07/08/the-cars-of-james-bond-ford-falcon-ranchero/. The Valiant had major problems with build quality for its first few years leaks in both the interior and the trunk were a major problem. Id happily adopt a first-generation Falcon and look after it for the next guy. Ford Falcon in Minneapolis, MN. Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia is happy to show off this 1961 Ford Falcon Deluxe for sale. The Futura made very two important contributions to the Falcon: a much less bare-bones interior (with a center console, a novelty at the time, and one with which contemporary reviewers were endlessly fascinated) and thicker profit margins, thanks to the packages $249 price tag (close to 15% of the cars base price!). Log in to add vehicles or quickly search your stored vehicles. And Chrysler? Virgil Exner was responsible for design of the 1963 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant. Your #1 Source For Ford Restoration & Restomod Parts! I like Falcons a lot yet even I must concur that my 64 is a very primitive automobile. Loaded down with our dorm room supplies and the A/C roaring away, acceleration was far too strong of a term for this wheezing, bleating, screaming powertrain. At the top of the line was the highly trimmed Futura Sports Coupe, which featured chrome side window frames, giving this two-door sedan the look of a hardtop. The sales success of the conventional Falcon along with slow sales of GM's rear-engined Corvair led General Motors to introduce their own compact car based on the Falcon's principles, the Chevy II. Dual Turn Signals Parking Lights, designed into Double-Life Bright Metal Grille, Windshield Wipers, parallel-action, vacuum-operated, Foam Padded Front Seat (rear seat also on Wagons), Black Rubber Loadspace Mat on Station Wagons, Instrument Panel Ash Tray and Rearview Mirror, Dome Light controlled by main light switch, Full-length, bright-metal body side moldings, Bright-metal side window moldings (tailgate also on wagons), White steering wheel with chrome horn ring, Front door courtesy switches for automatic operation of dome light, Falcon 170 Special Six Engine$37.40, Fordomatic Transmission$163.10, Fresh Air Heater-Defroster..$73.40, Manual Radio.$54.05, Pushbutton Radio.$58.45, Deluxe Trim and Ornamentation Package (standard on Futura)$78.30, Two-Tone Paint.$19.40, Front Safety Seat Belts$20.60, PolarAire Conditioner$262.00, Windshield Washer$13.70, Padded Instrument Panel and Sun Visors.$21.80, White Wall Tires.$29.90, Wagon Top Luggage Rack.$35.10, Power Tailgate Window..$29.75, Wheel Covers..$16.60, Backup Lights..$10.70, Heavy Duty Battery..$7.60, Electric Windshield Wipers$9.70, Tinted Windshield$12.80, Water capacity (with heater) 9.3 quarts. P, 1963 Ford Falcon Futura convertible! I only drove a Falcon once, in the 90s. http://m.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/classic-cars/ford-frontenac-a-one-year-wonder/article1719370/?service=mobile. Awesome Barber Shop shot BTW.. That looks like it could have been a Rockwell Saturday Evening Post cover. To look up an address outside the Netherlands, please visit the Universal Postal Union. Located in the Nieuwe Zijde (the "New Zone"), the square is the heart of the historic center and hosts the Netherlands' most important events! by e-mailing Showcars@idirect.com (click link) or telephone (905) 857-6345. year /to. The rarity; the utility, all appeal. Ford Falcon & Mercury Comet Parts for Sale Falcon really had it going on! The 1961 Futura arrived with its Monza-like specs: chrome trim, bucket seats, and a bigger engine with a bit more oomph. [15] For the 1964 year, Ford added a Sprint Package, which gave the Falcon the Fairlane's 260 V8, a stiffer suspension, and a louder exhaust. With younger families and overall younger buyers being the majority demographic among customers, Ford opted to make a low price and a simple design the main approach of the Falcon. Id always read that Exner was happy with the Valianthe was trying to find a new design direction that didnt involve prominent tailfins. But thats not saying a whole lot. The Falcon was the bechamel sauce that Iacocca made all kinds of gravy with for the first half of his career (the K-car filled that role for the second) but as Ive said elsewhere, besides that these initially-fullsize-sales stealing conventional compacts freed up the big cars to get even bigger and fancier and go after the market that really wanted them without incurring the kinds of complaints (from societal critics as well as auto experts) the 58/59s incurred. It was . Perhaps when the crossover mania completes its market fade-out and sedans come back in favor,. Ford Falcon in Phoenix, AZ. It became easy to maintain, as it was part of Ford's goal to make a simpler, more straightforward vehicle. And due to its inherent lightness, handling was actually better than the typical big Detroit barge of the times. : St. Agnes These have been temporarily saved. Enter a street name, house number and city / town. Ford of Germany built the Ford Eifel, followed by the Ford Kln, which was mechanically similar to the British Model Y, followed later by the Ford Taunus in 1939, but were also not sold in North America. [5] A three-speed manual column shift was standard, and the two-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic was optional. Tires are flat will need a trailer to haul. Halfway through the model year, Ford changed the roof line at the back window to more of a Thunderbird design and offered a four-speed transmission for the first time. His only real attempt at a McNamara-mobile, the Pinto, sputtered when compared to the real thing like the Falcon. The fuel economy was good, a claimed 30mpgUS (7.8L/100km; 36mpgimp),[10] compared to other American cars at the time. I actually like the 64+ Falcon more than the 64-68 Mustangs. RideTech 12289100 61-65 Falcon Front Sway Bar for Ridetech Arms. [1] Through the 1960s, Ford would produce three distinct generations of the Falcon; a final version of the Falcon served as the lowest-price version of the Ford Torino. Give a groundbreaking vehicle the care it deserves by shopping at MAC's Auto Parts for 1960-1970 Ford Falcon restoration parts and accessories. It appeals both to my left brain, for being so pragmatic and rational, as well as my right brain, where Ive spent way too many hours mentally building the perfect 1961 Falcon, as if there was such a thing. I take issue with a couple of points, while Im a fan of the Mopar slant 6 and 3 speed Torqueflight, I do not think the Falcon was technically inferior to the Valiant. Shifting size segments, the Falcon became the lowest-price Ford intermediate car, slotted below the Ford Fairlane and Ford Torino, with which it shared a chassis and bodywork while the Ford Maverick replaced the market segment held by the Falcon. Not in terms of sales! Chrysler even advertised it as Nobodys Kid Brother. Buyers were confused as to which division sold the Valiant, and Im sure that many buyers interested in the Valiant went to the old Dodge-Plymouth dealer, but discovered that it was no longer selling Plymouths, and didnt have any Valiants to sell. Theres something left out, in describing the appeal of the Falcon: the F O R D badge on the front of it. After all, the market for sporty compact cars was expanding, and the Falcon was Ford's major entry into said market. Well play that game another time. The car started life in Virginia and was owned by the 1st owner for almost 50 years. Behind a freshly rebuilt 200 six, it was actually kind of fun to drive. Have to take it off to get ones hair cut, though. Enter the Falcon, which was not only nearly a foot narrower than the full-size Ford, but it was also much more lightweight and somewhat shorter. Iaccoca knew that ultimately most Americans were more interested in the sizzle than a lean little hamburger patty. Im especially partial to the Ranchero and the Pickup. A relative (by marriage) swore by Nashes, owning a 1961 Classic. A trunk load(see last photo) this car runs we, 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero Original a 6 cylinder car. Thus, all three introduced compacts: the Valiant from Chrysler (becoming the Plymouth Valiant in 1960, and joined by a downsized Dodge Dart in 1961), GM's Chevrolet Corvair, and the Ford Falcon. Home The Ford Falcon 1961 Ford Falcon 1961 Falcon Sedan Tudor Falcon in Chesapeake Blue demonstrates Falcon's attractive design $1912.00 The lowest priced of all Fords, the 2-door Falcon represents unrivalled value as a first or second car, Wonderful for the lady of the house or teenager. I tossed out the C4 that came with the original car and replaced it with the 3-speed stick from a 64 rustball that I bought for parts. In 1963, even more models were available. One of my biggest automotive buying mistakes was not buying a 61 Falcon Ranchero for $500 when I had the chance. I have a 62 Mercury Comet as a weekend driver/project car(sadly more often the latter than the former). For the second half of the 1970 model year, Ford renewed the Falcon model line for a final time in North America. I wouldnt say the problem with the Ford-O-Matic is the transmission itself its the underpowered I6 that Ford paired with the Ford-O-Matic transmission. It was just a little bark, but it was 2nd gear rubber none-the-less. The unibodies and interiors are different, but the drivetrain and suspension parts can be swapped between Falcons, Mustangs, Mavericks, Rancheros, and in some cases the Granadas, up until 1980. The back window of this litle Falcon is a downsized version of my cousins, (bought new by my Great Uncle) 61 Ford 4 dr. My g/f wants a classic of her own down the line, Im tryign to get her interested in a 63 falcon convertible, she likes them, but her heart belongs to the 65 mustang convertible. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1960-61 Ford Falcon "FORD" Red White And Blue at the best online prices at eBay! Thi, Gateway classic cars of Nashville is Happy to digitally present to you this 1961 Ford Falcon. See 100+ photos, pricing & specs at: https://www.grautogallery.com/vehicles/12508/1961-ford-falcon-ranchero1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero For Sale - Walk Around V. The Ford Bronco is undoubtedly an American icon and one of our top 10 classic trucks of all time. What that says about Ford innovation in that 21-year period, however, aint too nice. Runs great. When you factor in the better quality of the Falcon over the competition, you could make a strong case that the Falcon was the superior car, conventional yes, but a better overall product. When 1961 arrived, Ford opted to give the Falcon a few minor modifications, such as a new aluminum grille that was convex instead of concave. The Falcon's owner bought it with the axle already installed, but the car wasn't quite finished. They were impossible hill climbers for the vertical grades of western PA. Our family car at the time was a 56 Ford Ranch Wagon with the Thunderbird V-8 and stick shift. The Valiant-Falcon story for 1960 shows how bizarre styling, bad build quality and confused marketing can overwhelm very good engineering, and lose out to conventional, clean styling and focused marketing and product development efforts. And that was all just a prelude to the Mustang. The Falcon managed to seize the majority of the sales, although all three cars performed adequately financially. He has since gone on to be a reporter for and write for three newspapers following graduation. The 1962 model year had a Squire model of the four-door station wagon with faux wood trim on the sides. Then and now, Id have taken a Falcon Sprint. Although it is thought to be reliable, a person considering a Falcon based on its rarity should conduct his or her own research. The Ford Falcon brochure featured Charlie Brown and Lucy from the Peanuts comic strip, who remained until 1965. I know hes talking about the Australian versions, but the U.S. models interchanged like crazy, too. [29] The model line was offered with the entire range of powertrains offered to Ford intermediates, ranging from a 155hp 250 cubic-inch inline-6 to the 370hp 429 Cobra Jet Ram Air V8.[29]. [21] The two-door hardtop and convertible were dropped, while the station wagon and Ranchero were moved to a larger platform shared with the contemporary Fairlane. Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? Is it the way it was compact and sporty? All that time, Ford was cranking out these little tower-suspensioned sleds and ringing that cash register. Cadillac, MI 49601. The Big Three all committed themselves to finally building compacts for 1960, after having dithered about it ever since WW2. Old Falcons are easy enough to keep running forever. But not now. The question was how each approached the task. Econoline Pickup. Didnt Ford get it right in 1960? "[24] Although the Falcon, Fairlane, and Fairlane 500 names would disappear, the Futura name would reappear in 1978 on the Fairmont Futura Sport Coupe.[25]. Scott Drake | #425HLFFSE60BK. $32,000 Dealership CC-1714787 1963 Ford Falcon The Falcon/Comet platform was later the baseline for the original Ford Mustang, the Econoline van, the Maverick and the first-generation Granada. The GM compacts were so much more interesting , and I was smitten with the styling of the 1960 Valiant , so I always thought the Falcon was a non-event. That explains why Ford instantly followed the Corvairs lead with its 1960.5 introduction of the bucket-seat sporty Monza. When the three major compacts were introduced, Chrysler put out an allegedly objective study by an independent testing agency, entitled We Family Tested All Three!. Your Ford Restoration Leader Use the "Add My Vehicle" tool to see parts that are specific to your model year and trim. Probably a rare beast then with a manual gearbox never mind now. Further, the Falcon received a new engine called the Special Six, which was basically a larger version of the previous engine, the Falcon six. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is a, 1961 Ford Falcon Futura 2-door Sedan finished in Corinthian White with a red vinyl interior. The two-door Futura sedan (also referred to as an illusion hardtop' because of the chrome trim around the side window opening) sported a flat rear window in place of the panoramic (wrap-around) window on earlier models to bring its design in line with other Ford cars of the era. Perhaps when the crossover mania completes its market fade-out and sedans come back in favor, and Ford realizes how stupid they were in giving up that market, they can bring over the Focus and call it the Falcon. The 1960-1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero was more practical than its diminutive looks suggested. Thats not to say that the Futura was truly sporty, by any stretch. Edsel Ford first used the term "Falcon" for a more luxurious Ford he designed in 1935. Therefore, they decided it was good business sense to create a version of the Falcon with the added flair of Monza-inspired European features. List of shipwrecks: 1 February 1839 Ship Country Description Eugene Elise France The ship was driven ashore at Marsilly, Charente-Maritime.She was on a voyage from Paimbuf, Loire-Infrieure to Gloucester, United Kingdom. 1 listings starting at $14,990. The 170 six with the stick had a semblance of direct response, and with its light weight, performance was not bad, in the context of either the times or with the appropriate point of view, today. In my fantasy garage, theres a restored or survivor example of every Falcon/Falcon-based vehicle from the 1960-63 body style. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. Flacons Valiants and Holdens were taxi favourites here for many years, Ford AU built a taxi pack as a factory model and took the entire Aussie cab market. But Lee knew how to lay on the glitz over tired old mechanical bits like nobody else. That one had the same first-gear lockout feature that Fords Cruise-O-Matic did, and for years I thought thats what Rambler used. Rolling shell two-door. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The company was able to capitalize on the Falcon's success with the release of the Futura, taking cues from the Corvair's success with the Monza coupe a year earlier. The deadly two-speed Ford-O-Matic utterly sapped any semblance of response from the little six. Introduced five years after the Ford Thunderbird, the Falcon was the third car line introduced by Ford. And I could see myself having driven there in my 61 Falcon, like the owner of this one did in his daily driver. 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