Vehicle Description
When you have a rare and fast classic Ford with a performance 289
and four-on the-floor, people take notice. So we'll hold your
secret on how affordable this restored 1965 Ford Falcon Futura
is.
The 1965 Falcon is a difficult car to find. The Ford Mustang
production was in full swing by the time this car came around.
Consequently, Ford only sold 25,754 premium Futura hardtop coupes
that year... or basically 1 for every 16 Mustang coupes sold that
year. It makes for a far more rare example of a lightweight and
fast Ford, and the design has really come into its own lately.
These second-generation Falcons seemed to strike a nice balance
between American flair and European sensibilities, and the iconic
Wimbledon White paint represents this perfectly. It earns the
iconic English name with crisp sheetmetal in the pristine and
proper color - like a pinpoint Oxford shirt. It looks particularly
nice thanks to a professional respray within the last few years
(and only about 500 miles on the car since.) But then you also get
those true American touches like the extra wide chrome bumpers,
cool hardtop profile, and Futura-specific aggressive red side
streak that looks like an arrow pointing this Falcon forward. And
of course, no vintage American speed machine is complete without
American Racing Torq Thrust wheels.
There's just something about a factory-correct well-maintained red
interior that we love. The seats, carpeting, door panel, and dash
have all received the correct level of care and restoration. Not
only does this do a great job of matching the exterior red streak,
but also you can just see it radiating from the outside like a
siren's song begging you to get in and go for a drive. You slip
behind the factory-style wheel, and the extra long speedo flanked
by secondary gauges instantly reminds you of its Mustang sibling.
And just in case you didn't pick up on that clue, the floor
gearshift is in instant hint to that other American icon. The whole
package looks great with original elements like the AM radio and
heat/defrost control blending nicely with newer items like the full
auxiliary gauge set.
While we've been making plenty of Mustang comparisons to this
Falcon, the easiest one is under the hood. The C-code 289
cubic-inch V8 is the same motor that made Ford's pony car famous.
It looks great in this Falcon with the chrome air cleaner and
aluminum valve covers against a fantastically tidy presentation.
But beyond just making you proud to show it off, this V8 has been
enhanced with a Holley four-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock
Performer intake. More than just show and go, this coupe has
invested in good fundamentals like an aluminum radiator and newer
stainless dual exhaust for plenty of worry-free miles to come. The
full package makes for reliable and rapid vintage transit, and you
have complete control over all of it thanks to the Borg Warner T10
four-speed manual transmission. Plus, there have been investments
in items like new control arms, modern tires, and other items to
make this a great vintage road machine.
Unique, powerful, and fantastically presented, this Ford Falcon
Futura even comes with the original warranty card and owner's
manual. Now you know it's the classic that you'll love to drive and
show off. And at this value price, you also know you have to be
quick to bring it home. Call now!!
