Vehicle Description
1965 Ford Falcon Convertible
Originally Edsel Ford wanted to use the Falcon name for a car in
1936, but he was out voted on the use of this name. Ford would have
to wait until 1960 to actually use that name. The Second generation
of the Ford Falcon began in 1964 with a more squared off design,
and many upgrades including an engine upgrade. The convertible
option for this year only produced 6,191 units, and half way
through the year, this option was discontinued.
A frame up restoration, with painstaking attention to detail is
presented with this Falcon Futura (bench seat) convertible.
Beautiful custom paint, all redone mechanicals, as well as every
square inch of the frame and undercarriage was meticulously
restored. A beautiful example of the year, but even better with
some tasteful customization thrown in for good measure.
Exterior
A beautiful blue which magically transforms itself into with the
use of pearlescent purple at various viewing angles covers the
carefully hammered, and straight exterior panels. A swath of white,
emulating a jet trail, is bordered by intense purple pin-striping
for edging, is seen through the belt of this car. Bumpers, badging,
and bright work are all in very good condition, and correct for
this model year. Eagle alloy wheels are on all 4 corners and are
wrapped with P205/65-R15 Toyo radials. A cream colored,
electrically actuated convertible top is very clean, and free from
any major scratches, and cloudiness on the rear window. The
underside views of this car are as immaculate as the topside and
show some of the work that went into this restoration.
Interior
Front split bench, and rear bench seats carry the exterior color
perfectly into the passenger space. Blue cloth tweed with vertical
stitching in the centers are surrounded by complimentary blue vinyl
piping, and vinyl bolsters. Heavy use of chrome can be seen at the
hinge area of the front seats, and this sits in a sea of nicely
done greenish blue carpet throughout. An original padded dash (new
for 1965) tops a blue metal front dash plank that is loaded with
original radio, gauges, glovebox, and essential knobs. An original
Falcon steering wheel fronts the plank and is in fair condition. An
automatic shifter is seen on the tree. Aftermarket speakers adorn
the lower tub area and put out some sound that could put you in the
front row at the Grateful Dead Concert.
Drivetrain
The High performance 289ci V8 takes its place under the hood and is
topped by the original Ford Falcon chromed air cleaner. An
Edelbrock intake manifold is seen atop the pristine engine. A
3-speed automatic is attached to the back of the engine and pushes
the car smoothly down the road.
LOOK! It's a bird....no its a plane....no its a Falcon, and it has
really cool paint, and has been restored, so now I don't have to do
it... And it's a convertible. Let's go and take it up Main Street
and have a 1 car parade and car show. You know turn some heads!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
