Vehicle Description
1965 Ford Falcon Deluxe Futura Station Wagon
"No wagons were ever as much fun or as economical to drive as '65
Ford wagons! And this year Falcon underlines gas savings with
greater fuel economy. Four new Falcons to choose from. Every one is
so fully equipped it makes many big wagons blush with shame. For
driving fun and total economy, test drive a Falcon wagon at your
Ford Dealer's." - from the 1965 sales brochure dedicated to "the
champions of inner space" 14 varieties station wagons including a
van which they referred to as Club wagons.
For consignment, a 1965 Ford Falcon station wagon showing 98,679
unverifiable miles. 12,548 four door Falcon Deluxe station wagons
were built in 1965 and we can't remember the last time we've seen
one here at the mall. This one presents with a great combination of
originality with some minor upgrades including two stage paint and
wheels. Suit up and let's take a trip to inner space.
Exterior
The Silver Blue Metallic roof of the wagon seems to hover above the
car as it's all window below with polished frames in silver which
lightens the greenhouse over the straight shouldered of the long
body. That long body is augmented by a dark blue spear that ascends
gradually from the rear of the car all the way to the nose where
it's pointed polished tip streaks back to surround the ribbon of
blue. The trim is carried to the tailgate as a simple ribbon
between two rounded tail lights with crosshatches and reverse light
in the bullseye position. The fantastic flat roof now has a third
brake light along with a series of roof rails that rise slightly
from the blue plain. Shiny D-pillars hold the back corner and
nearly match the reflection of the bumper below. Up front, the
standard Falcon face includes a graceful indentation in the hood
fronted by a small ornament. 15-inch American Racing Legend series
wheels in argent gray look great on the car and wear 195/65R15
tires with an early 2022 date code. Imperfections include a linear
ding, and some bodywork chips, painted over.
Interior
Handsome doors combine the two shades of blue in numerous panels
and patterns constructed of vinyl and plastic. Same with the front
and rear bench seats where stitched dark blue vinyl inserts are
surrounded by smooth, lighter blue in very good condition. From the
steering wheel forward, it's remarkably clean and original looking,
its horizontal speedometer flanked by round gauges and an AM radio
embedded in the center band of the dash, which spans the width.
Underneath, an FM tuner has been added and a well done electric
window control console with cupholders mounted on the transmission
hump and looks almost like it came with the car. Blue loop style
carpet covers the floor and shows some patina as does the visor and
headliner, both fully intact. In the cargo area, a large flat area
of inner space, covered in carpet and ready to be loaded for
today's picnic.
Drivetrain
In the engine bay, we find a clean 289ci V8, carbureted and backed
by a C4 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the Ford
8" rear with 2.80 gears. Unassisted drum brakes are in front and
back. Gold valve covers and air cleaner case make this otherwise
stock looking engine pop a bit.
Undercarriage
Pleasantly clean underneath, uniformly black with a dual exhaust
carrying a pair of stainless steel mufflers before exiting just
under the rear bumper. Components are clear of grease and we're not
seeing any dripping oil or even residual coatings, even though our
consignor states there is a small transmission leak. Suspension
consists of coil springs in the front and leaf springs in the
back.
Drive-Ability
Once a great little family hauler, now a classic wagon that stands
out from the dozens of Falcons we see each year. Straight forward
60's styling leads to a comfortable cab with good visibility all
around. The 289 comes to life with authority and pulls this sled
onto the test loop with adequate power and this tire and wheel set
up is just right, allowing for straight tracking and very good
handling for a long car. We find only the reverse lights don't
work, but all other functions do and we noted a noise in the engine
when cold that may be top end related. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
This is a tidy little wagon, well sorted, great paint and interior,
and a fine V8. And in the world of collector cars, wagons are still
cool and consistently attract a crowd, whether it's here at the
mall, on the street, or at your local car show. Peering into our
crystal ball, I think it's safe to predict this smart car won't be
with us very long. If it strikes your fancy, as it does ours, make
the call today.
5H24C187222
5-1965
H-Lorain, OH Assy Plant
24-Falcon 4 Door Deluxe Station Wagon
C-289ci 2bbl V8
187222-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 71B-Falcon 4 Door Deluxe Station Wagon
COLOR M-Wimbledon White
TRIM 32- Light Blue Sierra Vinyl and Medium Blue Sierra Vinyl
DATE 18B-February 18th
DSO 71-Los Angeles
TRANS 6-Dual Range Automatic - (C-4)
AXLE 6-Ford 8" 2.80 Conventional
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and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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