Vehicle Description
Here's a great modded take on a seldom seen Ford classic. This 1966
Ford Falcon Futura features a striking exterior that's sure to draw
plenty of attention, and it's armed for action, with a nicely
sized, well-equipped motor under the hood to rocket this compact
cruiser with plenty of authority.
While the Falcon's modest weight and roomy engine compartment made
it a natural for performance enthusiasts, that was a role the model
had to grow into, as the earlier versions were marketed more on
their practicality. Ford realized the missed opportunity the year
this '66 arrived and lengthened its hood a bit more while
shortening its rear deck, resulting in this Futura's instantly
recognizable muscle car form. A couple of other well-planned
add-ons take that performance-centric identity up another notch - a
functional shaker hood scoop channels cold dense air to a waiting
powerplant and an aggressive spoiler sits on the deck lid. Its
white paint is in clean shape and looks to have been recently
applied, while the contrasting black decal striping on its rockers
not only adds to its appearance, but also offers plenty of
protection from debris flying up and making its mark. The Falcon's
original design was pretty sharp to begin with, and it's
represented well here - the distinctive script and engine ID
badging on the front fenders are crisp, the front grille and
bumpers on both ends are looking good and everything from front to
back lines up well.
There's a comfortable interior inside the doors with both the front
buckets and rear bench looking very clean, with plenty of padding
and little wear on their black vinyl surfaces, and to the sides,
you'll find custom tuck and roll-patterned door panels that add a
nice touch. Up front, there's a cool blending of original and
aftermarket elements - a Grant GT steering wheel with a sizable
tach mounted on its column beckons you to grab ahold and get this
classic out on the road, while a trio of additional gauges sit at
the center to help monitor engine functions. This interior could be
transformed into a top tier driving environment in short order -
everything is present and accounted for, and the original gauges
are plenty clear, but their casings, as well as some of the other
dash fittings, could use some freshening up. Also, replacing the
dash pad above, not the most difficult of projects, would make a
big difference.
There's a great collection of quality components on hand to make
this mid-'60s classic an absolute blast to drive - a light car plus
a powerful drivetrain always add up to fun. A 351 Cleveland, one of
Ford's most respected classic powerplants, sits between the shock
towers, with an Edelbrock Torquer manifold and 4-barrel Holley carb
under that black induction scoop, a pair of chrome valve covers on
its sides, and an SSR Billet distributor up front. The engine is
paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission to make for a
low-effort, rock solid drivetrain. A look below reveals a
reassuringly solid undercarriage and front disc brakes add
fade-resistant stopping power as this vintage Ford rolls on its 14"
Keystone wheels outfitted with BF Goodrich T/A radials.
You don't see these on the road much, and sightings of specimens
like this 1966 Ford Falcon Futura - looking great and packing
serious power - are downright rare. Call today!
