Vehicle Description
When the executives at Ford set about to configure the Falcon, they
envisioned an attractive, relatively compact car that would serve
as a bold alternative to the prevailing large and increasingly
expensive cars of the time. They could have had no idea that, some
55 years later, an example of their work like this 1963 Ford Falcon
Futura would greet the present day with its awesome vintage early
'60s look very much intact while still benefiting from some very
tasteful and well-applied modifications along the way. No doubt,
they would have approved, enthusiastically.
A vibrant red color replaces the Corinthian White this Falcon left
its Atlanta factory with, giving it a vitality no doubt exceeding
that of its original incarnation. It's a great shade, adding a
custom, modern touch to the car but not distracting from the lines
and ornamentation that helped make the Falcon such a success in its
time - a success that left its competing Big Three counterparts
scrambling for a few years to find a fitting response, as the
American car buying public consistently showed its preference for
the Falcon over their offerings for some time. Complimenting its
striking shade of red, the chrome trim on all four sides is in
consistently good form - from the bumper and grille with its
extensive horizontal ribbing and wedge shape trim on the hood up
front, to the lengthy stretches of trim on its sides, all the way
back to the rear trim and bumper. Those additional expanses of
chrome above the side windows, also in great condition, create the
appearance that the roof is actually floating just above, prompting
Ford to coin the term "illusion hardtop" for the styling cue.
Open the door, climb inside and you'll see a truly impressive
interior, still sporting its original red, but featuring a number
of great touches. A pair of really comfortable and well-contoured
bucket seats straddle a great-looking custom center console in
place of the original bench seat, flanked by door panels restored
to a "factory plus" condition. Those seats not only add a more
modern appearance to the interior, they're power-operated as well.
Just beyond the woodgrain steering wheel, you'll see a meticulously
restored dash area - an expanse of clean trim against a bright red
backdrop housing an instrument cluster that remains in original
configuration and looks every bit as clean as when it began
service. To more thoroughly monitor your motoring functions, a trio
of aftermarket gauges sit to the lower left, while the under-dash
climate control system sits at the center, just below the original
AM radio. The trunk area in back is surprisingly spacious and tidy
- there's plenty of space for luggage to rest on the stretch of
still-fresh carpeting that lines the floor.
While Ford chose to emphasize the thriftiness and practicality of
the Falcon when it was first released, a 302 cubic inch V8 now sits
in the engine compartment to offer vastly improved performance,
equipped with a mild cam to give it a little extra power. It starts
right up and runs smooth, with a nice, appealing exhaust note
voiced out through the dual exhaust. A Cobra dress kit has been
added to up the visual impact when you raise the hood. The engine
is paired with a C4 three speed transmission that's known for
providing reliable service. This early '60s Ford classic sits on a
set of 17" Foose wheels, wrapped with Hankook Ventus radials.
Here's your chance to own a true '60s classic that's outfitted for
spirited performance and has undeniable curb appeal. Call
today!