Vehicle Description
Ford knew that not all people who bought a compact were willing to
miss out on premium features. For those who desired V8 power and
style with their lightweight cars, there was the 1963 Ford Falcon
Sprint.
The Ford Falcon has really come into its own in the classic car
market. No longer just the car that fathered the Mustang, the
sensible style has matured into an instantly recognizable flair.
This is especially seen on the top of the line Falcon trim that's
been upgraded further to the Sprint package. Its premium status
means this Falcon is dressed up with plenty of jewelry, ranging
from the arrow-shaped side trim, to the neat little "bombsight"
fender ornaments up front. Plus, this one carries nice aluminum
weld style wheels for a nice distinctive but vintage touch. In
fact, the only modern feature you'll find on the exterior are the
upgraded headlights that have a much better projection for night
driving. It all looks great on a super-straight body that is
looking sharp in a professional application of a very racy red. It
makes this hardtop look premium, vintage, and tasteful - all rolled
into a compact package.
A black vinyl bucket seat interior is the perfect way to continue
the sporty and premium feeling this Falcon gives off. The ribbed
seat covers look fresh and flank a correct center console with
bright lid. Gorgeous door panels recall just a touch of the earlier
1950s with their shiny materials and lots of polished trim. The
adapted and upgraded Mustang steering wheel is a nice reminder who
the daddy of the pony car was. Beyond that is a familiar instrument
panel is in excellent condition, and yes, that center-mounted
tachometer was part of the factory Sprint package. It's also a
welcomed addition because this is a true driver's car, with the
optional floor-mounted four-speed manual transmission. There has
been some nice investments into more modern upgrades, too. Some of
them are in plain sight, like the air conditioning that's running
modern R134a, but others are nicely hidden like the AM/FM/CD stereo
that's located in the glovebox.
Stuffing a 260 cubic-inch V8 in a lightweight car works really
well... Carroll Shelby sure thought so! In this Falcon, it makes
for entertaining acceleration around town, and it's a lot of fun to
play with thanks to its optional four-speed manual transmission.
That V8 nestled between the shock towers just seems to be a cool
reminder of the Mustang linage. It has a great presentation with
tidy wires and hoses, as well as the bright air cleaner and valve
covers. But beyond its style is added performance and reliability
of components like the Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and MSD
distributor, wires, and coil. The dual exhaust system sounds
muscular without being obnoxious, making this Falcon more of a
sleeper than any Mustang could ever muster.
This is a true all-around classic hardtop. It has all the right
features to be seriously fun on the road, and all the great chrome
to be the new crown jewel of your driveway. Fully sorted and ready
to run, this great looking Falcon will be flying out of our
showroom soon. Call now!!