Vehicle Description
What we have here is an automotive version of Rip Van Winkle. This
1965 Ford Falcon Sprint spent a substantial part of its life safely
ensconced in a protective shelter, only to re-emerge looking just
as it did long ago while the world around it continued to age. It
sports a rare interior configuration and is a proven show winner,
driving away with trophy hardware from the Falcon Club of America,
as well as the Antique Automobile Club of America.
The Falcon is more than just an appealing vintage Ford, it's a very
pivotal car, as well, having started out as the pet project of
eventual U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara as well as
serving as the direct precursor to the ultra-popular Mustang, to
whom it lent its unibody construction and suspension design. The
Rangoon red paint draped over the exterior of this '65 matches its
original shade and because it was so well applied and the car has
been so safely sheltered, it's in great shape, as are the other
elements of the exterior. The bright work looks very strong from
front to back, fresh weatherstripping has been added to keep the
elements out, and clear windows surround the cabin. Both its array
of badging and body alignment are also on point.
Due to heavy demand, Ford produced a sizable number of Falcons in
the mid-'60s, but very few sport the interior configuration that
this one does. Peer inside and you'll see that factory buckets sit
in place of the far more common bench seat in front with a center
console - a rare option in and of itself during the time - running
between them. The interior features the same black shade this
Falcon rolled off the line with so many years ago, and it's been
brought back to quite an impressive condition. The seating in both
front and back shows very little wear and the door panels to each
side, as well as the carpeting below, reflect the same condition.
Take your place in the driver's seat and you'll be greeted by the
original, generously proportioned steering wheel, while just
forward the dash has also been skillfully refurbished and houses
crystal clear, fully functional gauges, with an assortment of
control knobs and switches that also work just as intended. A
fresh-looking dash pad runs across the top, while at the center of
the dash, the original AM radio is still in place to offer its
period correct audio technology. The trunk area looks showroom
fresh, with a vinyl liner on its floor and a full size spare on
standby.
The same high standards are found under the hood, where a 289 cubic
inch V8 sits between the shock towers, surrounded by neatly painted
inner fenders and firewall. The power plant itself is impeccably
dressed, wearing a nicely badged chrome air cleaner over its
2-barrel carb and a pair of chrome valve covers to either side of
its precisely painted block. All the aesthetic details have been
well looked after here - the hoses all look fresh, the wiring is
neatly routed and there's no grime buildup anywhere in sight. The
powerplant pairs with a period correct 3-speed automatic C4
transmission that holds a strong reputation that's reinforced by
the fact that so many of them are still on the road today. Just as
you would expect from looking at the rest of the car, the
undercarriage presents very well - its suspension components and
floorpans look very solid and its overall condition suggests this
classic Ford has been treated with plenty of respect.
With its unusually clean look and strong running condition, this
1965 Ford Falcon Sprint represents the chance to get behind the
wheel of a meticulously restored, seldom-seen classic. Call
today!
