Vehicle Description
If you haven't been paying attention, Ford Falcons have gotten red
hot lately and this cool 1968 Ford Falcon Futura station wagon gets
a lot of things right. First there's the cool retro wagon look,
which is red hot right now, and rarely found on the Falcon. Then
there's the lively 289 V8 under the hood and the awesome stance on
those aftermarket 5-spoke alloys. All told, this is a cool little
hauler that's more than just pretty, it's pretty fast!
The Falcon has a no-nonsense look that's actually quite stylish.
The upright wagon takes on a sleek look with the slightly
aggressive stance and big rolling stock, resulting in a little
hauler that gets a lot of attention. This one hails from the warm
southern US, so that means no rust bubbles hidden in the dog legs
and doors that open and close with precision. Falcons are usually
great hobby cars because they were not as sporty as the Mustangs
and usually lived easier lives, and this V8 wagon (it was
originally powered by a C-code 289) fits that mold. The Teal Blue
paint was redone several years ago and shows some age, but a
professional buff could really wake it up and make this Falcon
sparkle. Even as it sits, it's a nice driver that will get
attention simply because it's so unusual. The trim along the flanks
is in excellent shape with none of the big dings you'd expect and
the usual ornately-designed Ford taillights are bright and crisply
rendered, making for a very cool package that will stand out
everywhere you go.
The interior is Falcon simple, with parchment bench seats front and
rear, all wearing proper looking pleated seat covers. It's actually
surprisingly stylish for an affordable car, with nice beige carpets
and ornate two-tone door panels that really dress things up. Look
closely and you'll see a Falcon steering wheel that looks new and
factory A/C that blows ice cold, making this an ideal choice for
road trips. The factory gauges are bright and crisp, covering the
basics, but what more do you need? The factory AM radio remains in
the dash, but it's not currently working and due for an aftermarket
upgrade that can be discreetly installed inside the glove
compartment to maintain the factory look. In fact, that's one thing
that you can see throughout this car: evidence that someone really
loved it and wanted it right, and we hope that will always be
continued. Even the cargo bay wears nice beige carpets and the rear
window rolls down for additional ventilation or to haul longer
cargo.
This wagon was originally born with a C-code 289, and that's
exactly what's under the hood today. With a single Holley 2-barrel
carburetor up top, along with a smaller chrome air cleaner and blue
valve covers, it looks the part and drives extremely well. Nobody
expects huge horsepower or a loud snarl from the twin tailpipes,
but this car drives beautifully on the open road just as it sits.
There's a big radiator up front, plus power steering and front disc
brakes, so it's really a no-compromises cruiser. A C4 3-speed
automatic transmission seems to make sense in a station wagon, and
with reasonable gears out back inside the 8-inch rear end, it's
just fantastic on the highway. It's shockingly solid underneath,
highlighted by the Flowmaster dual exhaust system, and the stance
is fantastic thanks to 15-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and 215/70/15
blackwall performance radials.
We'll admit it, we love this car. If you're into wagons, Falcons,
or low-key horsepower, this neat little Ford gets everything right.
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