Vehicle Description
1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible
The Jet age is in full swing, the country is riding high on
Beatlemania, towering beehive hair doo's, fur boots, and getting to
the moon before the end of the decade. Unfortunately, we were
riding low on the assassination of President Kennedy, Russia
launching the first woman into space, and racial equality concerns.
To mirror these times, Ford Motor Company put elements of design
into the Falcon Futura.
There was nothing better than being a TWA pilot or "stewardess" as
this jet set status was all the rage in 1963. And to emulate all
this high flying high speed travel for whimsy attitude, we give you
for consignment, a 1963 Ford Falcon Futura convertible. Just look
at that side view and it's as if we are looking at a streaking jet
flying across a blue sky peppered with puffy clouds to some exotic
destination where you sun yourself, drink a cocktail with an
umbrella in it, and eat fondue. 75,338 title verified actual miles,
the correct 170ci inline 6 cylinder, an automatic transmission and
a top that goes down...what more can you ask for?
Exterior
Look ...up in the sky...it's a bird...no it's a plane...no its the
side spear and rocket styling for the front and rear of the car on
this wonderful Futura. Steel panels all bathed in Rangoon Red with
a wide red painted stamped side body spear, and a chromed trim
spear flying from front to to rear on the beltline, beginning as a
faux arrowhead vent and ending as a Falcon badge. The simple V
shaped shaver-esqe grille with single headlights on either corner
looks fine with its trimmings, and a shiny front bumper with very
light dulling. A red hood with a chrome trimmed scoop shows early
signs of some manufacturer muscle flexing, but it's still early in
the game. A stained white canvas convertible top in good condition,
is power actuated, and moves up and down smoothly with a slightly
clouded plastic rear window. What a profile on this car with the
top down. Pure jet age, I just cannot say enough about it. Even the
tail uses jet engine round tail lights with half circle stamped
steel on either side. Rounding out all 4 corners are 15-inch shiny
Weld DragLite wheels and like new blackwall rubber from 2022. With
all the good looks, we'd be remiss to omit the flaws in the body
and finish. Cracks in the finish abound on nearly every panel along
with large chip offs on the lowers that intermingle with areas of
prior body filler, some dents and dings and areas of rust, some
surface, some invasive.
Interior
It does not get any better than simple red on black, and this car
is as simplistic yet stylish as it gets. Black tuck and roll door
panels with painted black sills are showing some age but still look
fab with the large beak-like chrome applique inserts. The seats
mimic the pattern and use black tuck and roll inserts, and smooth
black bolsters with gold piping to delineate the patterns. This
pattern continues on the rear bench and all look right as rain with
only minimal wear and seat compression. A very clean and very
original padded dash utilizes chromed trim, and a stainless insert
which is topped by the speedometer. Plenty of pull knobs for all
the controls and I feel like I'm in the Jetson's flying car. A very
nicely redone to original look save for the modern AM/FM radio in
the original location. Black carpet for the floors all in great
condition. Pure classic and looking original for this rocket
ship.
Drivetrain
A lift of the short scooped hood reveals a symphony of colors in
the unrestored bay. Satin black makes up the surrounding walls and
a Ford Blue block capped with an orange valve cover and air cleaner
assembly draw your eyes to this mighty inline mill. This engine
specs out as the correct 170ci 6 cylinder and is fed by a 1-barrel
carburetor. Bolted to the back is a 2-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic
transmission which in turn sends power rearward to the 3.50 cogged
rear axle.
Undercarriage
Nicely preserved, some steel panels have been added for beefed up
structural stability. These are located just behind the engine and
transmission. Unrestored and patina riddled steel makes up the
floor pans and rockers, also have some steel reinforcing panels now
installed, all part of the factory bracing. We do note a few areas
of rust, both invasive and surface on the inner rockers and
flooring. We also note heavy invasiverust in the rear unibody
rails,particularly at the right rear leaf spring mount. Independent
suspension with coil springs are upfront, and leaf springs are on
the rear for the suspension. Drum brakes are utilized all around. A
single exhaust system with a stock style muffler is in charge of
the exhale.
Drive-Ability
A very nice driver, quick starter, and good handling car. Nothing
is greater than the experience of driving a jet age car with the
top down. There is just something that adds cool to your persona
when doing so. Overall a fun driver, smooth acceleration without
hesitation, and a great cruiser with all functions working as they
should. 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 nice car, ready to be enjoyed and worked on as you drive
it. The interior surfaces are excellent, and the dash is pure
original in a very clean state. A fine classic, not without flaws,
gracing us here at Classic Auto Mall, ready for the picking. So,
swoop in and claw this red bird of prey.
3H15U109641
3-1963
H-Lorain, OH Assy Plant
15-Falcon Futura Convertible
U-170ci I6
109641-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 76B-Falcon Futura Convertible
COLOR J-Rangoon Red
TRIM 86-Black Vinyl
DATE 14J-September 14th
DSO 13-New York
AXLE 5-3.50 Conventional
TRANS 3-2 Speed Ford O Matic
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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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