- Known ownership history from new
- Copy of the original factory window sticker and dealer
invoice
- Classic combination of Corinthian White over blue vinyl
interior
- AACA multiple award winner
Ford's Falcon, first introduced in 1960, received a face-lift for
1963 in an effort to move the car upmarket from its former
economy-car roots. A new Futura series was conceived to replace the
Deluxe models of 1962. The new five-passenger Futura Sport hardtop
coupe included front bucket seats, a central floor console, and
myriad other luxury touches. On the exterior, cars were identified
by simulated wire wheel covers with decorative spinners and chrome
rocker panels. At $2,319, deliveries totaled 10,972 for the model
year. In total, Falcons accounted for more than 265,000 sales in
1963.
Equipped with the 101 hp 170 cu. in. inline six-cylinder engine,
this example was built in Atlanta, Georgia, and delivered to J.L.
McGarity Ford in nearby Monroe. Finished in Corinthian White over a
blue vinyl interior, this Falcon was actually ordered by the
consigner's next-door neighbor's mother from new! Her late son, a
Falcon aficionado, commissioned the restoration of the car to near
perfection from an extremely well-cared-for original car. A copy of
the original window sticker and dealer invoice are included, which
confirm the optional equipment of this car. Included is the
Ford-o-Matic automatic transmission, white side-wall tires, wire
wheel covers, AM radio, rocker panel moldings, and bucket seats
with console.
The excellent Falcon received its AACA First Junior in 1989, along
with its Senior Award and 1st Preservation honors that same year.
The Falcon was honored with its 1st Grand National Award in 1990
and a Senior Grand National Award in 1992. Multiple repeat
Preservation Awards followed through and including 2009.To view
this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please
visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf19.
