Now has a Ford 302/2v engine with automatic transmission. Its sad, but thats the circle of life. Restore a 1962 Ford Falcon Squire, tune up the Mercury Comet Cyclone for track day or get Ford Falcon 1964 parts to fix your rare Falcon Sprint V8. It was non-synchronized in first and reverse, so there was a little learning curve. The car, Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is pleased to present this bright red 1961 Ford Falcon. I purchased the car 2 1/2 years ago out of California. This reminds me of the short-lived NASCAR Compact Class of 1960-61. Didnt Ford get it right in 1960? But not now. 61 Ford Falcon Futura. This 1961 ford falcon wagon has a great look and is a great driver! For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. Thats not to say that the Futura was truly sporty, by any stretch. I tossed out the C4 that came with the original car and replaced it with the 3-speed stick from a 64 rustball that I bought for parts. 2 listings starting at $29,995. July 19, 2019 52 comments. "Despite the listing of a plain Falcon series in some early literature, it appears that all Falcons bore the Futura name this year. Its 20-25 mpg was a huge improvement over the big cars too. Comes with a motor with parts, transmission with parts, a bucket full of carb parts, all the windows and a gas tank. The Dart was a low-price Dodge based on the Plymouth bodyDodge even advertised it as being competitive with Car C, Car F and Car P. Thus, two divisions were directly going after the same customer base! 1961 Ford Falcon Wagon 7-Bow Headliner w/ 9.5" Front Panel - Ginger Tier Grain Vinyl MSRP $224.99 ea Classic ea View Product Details WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Add to Wishlist Product # FF615012 1961 Ford Falcon Wagon 7-Bow Headliner w/ 9.5" Front Panel - Dark Blue Tier Grain Vinyl MSRP $224.99 ea Classic ea Further, the Falcon received a new engine called the Special Six, which was basically a larger version of the previous engine, the Falcon six. My mother and my grandmother put their money together and bought this 1961 Ford falcon back in 1961 when it was n. Not in terms of sales! P.S. The sales success of the conventional Falcon along with slow sales of GM's rear-engined Corvair led General Motors to introduce their own compact car based on the Falcon's principles, the Chevy II. The Ford Falcon has gone down in history as a classic car. The set is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/argentla/5369586236/in/set-72157625858415374/. Ultra-simplified design, pioneered by Ford for U.S. Army in the Mutt, successor to Jeep, is key to FALCON durability. (644 miles away) The Futura sported vinyl bucket seats and a ribbed, chromed top for its center console. My old man was a Ford guyhis first car was a Model A; but hed bought a 1957 and was completely disgusted with the build quality and premature rusting. As mentioned previously, the Falcon outsold new cars from both Chrysler and Chevy, becoming the most successful vehicle launch Ford ever had at the time. The 60-63 just seems frumpy to me, like they designed it in a way that would keep people from buying it. I had it all specced out in my mind: a 61 Futura, with bucket seat and the rare four speed manual option. His disappointment came with the downsized 1962 Dodges and Plymouths, which were originally supposed to be longer and wider and feature curved side glass, sleeker rooflines and better overall proportions (although they still would have had the unusual side sculpturing and staggered headlights). This article is about the North American car model. The transmission itself is fine. Greg would beg me to pilot this beast the 50 miles back to college. It had gone un. Over 42 in. I was never a big fan of the early models. At the same time, research showed many buyers would prefer to buy US or Canadian if the domestic manufacturers offered a smaller car with lower cost of ownership. And that was all just a prelude to the Mustang. That combination, with a two-barrel carb added, preferably on a swapped-in 200 six, some Koni shocks, decent tires, and the closest thing to a conventional European sedan was (sort of) in reach. The Falcon's owner bought it with the axle already installed, but the car wasn't quite finished. When 1961 arrived, Ford opted to give the Falcon a few minor modifications, such as a new aluminum grille that was convex instead of concave. (well the Corvairs isnt really a grille, but you know what I mean). The company was able to capitalize on the Falcon's success with the release of the Futura, taking cues from the Corvair's success with the Monza coupe a year earlier. ACDelco (61) Tuff Stuff Performance (48) Scott Drake (31) Distinctive Industries (30) Show All. When I say Falcons took off in 1963-1/2, I simply mean thats when they got really good (with the addition of the V8 engine), which then became the Mustang. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. Sources: hemmings.com, auto.howstuffworks.com, blog.timesunion.com, Next: Drive Mel Gibson's "Supercharged" Ford XB Falcon Courtesy Of Mad Max Cars. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is a, 1961 Ford Falcon Futura 2-door Sedan finished in Corinthian White with a red vinyl interior. They always sounded tortured, or at least put upon. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. Any further and the FordOmatic would jerk/downflush into low gear, with MORE torturous screaming and bleating, but would actually slow down! The engine is 2230 dual carbs with less than 5000 miles on new engine. Falcon really had it going on! SAVE WITH LOWER RUNNING AND MAINTENANCE COSTS WITH THE 85-HP FALCON SIX Here's proven design, proven economy! ft. of usable loadspace. Their personality was utterly transformed with the manual transmission. Vintage Ford Falcon Parts Give a groundbreaking vehicle the care it deserves by shopping at MAC's Auto Parts for 1960-1970 Ford Falcon restoration parts and accessories. Yes, the Falcon was no more rugged or over-engineered that necessary, but thats what McNamara rightfully deemed as the only way to eke out a profit on the Falcon. 1961 Ford Falcon Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia is happy to show off this 1961 Ford Falcon Deluxe for sale. 2-door sedan There was no comparing their drive trains or handling qualities with the competition. Historically, the "Big Three" auto manufacturers (GM, Ford, and Chrysler), focused purely on the larger and more profitable vehicles in the US and Canadian markets. 1964 21 window Volkswagen bus, covered to walk through, Sealing WaxRed. Once it did that, thanks to its superior underpinnings, it went on to dominate the compact segment in the late sixties and early seventies. Shop 24/7 for Falcon engine parts, suspension kits, fuel system parts, electrical parts, brake parts and much more. As long as it shifts like its supposed to I dont care about anything else. Because the Mustang had the same options that the Sprint had for only a small amount more, the Sprint never caught on. It was a work in progress. I was dismayed when my father bought a new, 61 Futura, 170 automatic. Halfway through the model year, Ford changed the roof line at the back window to more of a Thunderbird design and offered a four-speed transmission for the first time. 2 listings starting at $17,500. The Falcon was conceived under the reign of Robert McNamara, that paragon of the rational and pragmatic manager. Many (if not most) of the interior, chassis, suspension, and drivetrain components were derived from those used on the 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint and/or Fairlane models. The European Fords, Anglia, Zephyr, and Taunus, were in production at the same time the Falcon was introduced. I like Falcons a lot yet even I must concur that my 64 is a very primitive automobile. In contrast to its Chevrolet Corvair and (Plymouth) Valiant competitors, the Falcon was developed as a scaled-down version of the full-size Ford Galaxie sedan. Save your vehicles, create project lists, and track your orders. Using an address. The Big Three all committed themselves to finally building compacts for 1960, after having dithered about it ever since WW2. We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience, personalize content and ads, and analyze how our sites are used. The dealer wasnt about to direct a potential sale to another dealer, so he probably pushed the new Dart very hard. Of course, that cost about 15% more than a Futura, and was hardly in the mainstream publics eye. Old Falcon sixes of this vintage have an enthusiastic following. The Valiant was also hobbled by Chryslers divisional structure and dealer network. Famed 85-hp FALCON six engine delivers up to 30 miles a gallon with regular gas (optional FALCON 101-hp engine available for more demanding terrain or power needs does nearly as well! And that's room aplenty for most any pickup job. Chrysler even advertised it as Nobodys Kid Brother. Buyers were confused as to which division sold the Valiant, and Im sure that many buyers interested in the Valiant went to the old Dodge-Plymouth dealer, but discovered that it was no longer selling Plymouths, and didnt have any Valiants to sell. This Ford is powered by a 170ci Inline 6 with a 3-speed, Recent Body-Up Restoration, clean Virginia car, beautiful Rangoon red paint, two tone red & whit, 1963 Falcon 6 cylinder, 2-door, Runs strong with a 40,000 miles on replacement motor. Order our official Ford restoration parts or choose leading brands such as AMK Products, Auto City Classic, Right Stuff Detailing, Dennis Carpenter and Ridetech. For that purpose it was a pretty ideal little sedan. The 60-62 Valiant (above) may rightfully enjoy a cult following, but it was utterly out of the mainstream styling taste, and its poor sales proved that conclusively. 2016, 2017 and 2018. Ford Falcon Parts - Seat Upholstery See results below for Ford Falcon Parts. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Ive been roaming through the Motors section of eBay and clicking on any 1st gen Falcon that pops up for quite some time now. The Falcon Pickup's big 6-ft. box (nearly 8 ft. with tailgate down) gives over 31 cu. The 1961 Futura arrived with its Monza-like specs: chrome trim, bucket seats, and a bigger engine with a bit more oomph. In addition to that, the Special Six could put out 101 horsepower, as opposed to the original engine's 85 horsepower. It has inspired in me a great love of the 60-63 falcons & comets. Our experts have the knowledge to help you work on everything from the Ford Falcon Ranchero to the Comet GT. Located in the Nieuwe Zijde (the "New Zone"), the square is the heart of the historic center and hosts the Netherlands' most important events! Shop Ford Falcon Floor Pans by Year 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 Shop Ford Falcon Floor Pans by Brand Classic 2 Current 1 - 12 of 13 Sort by: Classic 2 Current Floor Pan Under Rear Seat - Drivers Side Fits: 1963-64 Ford All Models, 1963-64 Ford Galaxie, 1963-64 Mercury All Models PART# 395-444-1 $139.00 There are plenty of other Falcons around, but not a 61 two door, the perpetual object of my mental Falcon building. Add to Cart. Robert McNamara, a Ford executive who became Ford's president briefly before being offered the job of U.S. Defense Secretary, is regarded by many as "the father of the Falcon". Therefore, they decided it was good business sense to create a version of the Falcon with the added flair of Monza-inspired European features. Scott Drake | #425HLFFSE60BK. I think the same thing applies to, Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is pleased to present this bright red 1961 Ford Falcon. That combination is good enough to rocket this Ford Falcon down the eighth-mile in 7.80 seconds. Your Ford Restoration Leader It appeals both to my left brain, for being so pragmatic and rational, as well as my right brain, where Ive spent way too many hours mentally building the perfect 1961 Falcon, as if there was such a thing. Yes, the Australians had to beef it up a bit after they started building it there. . As a basic vehicle, much of its continuing success lies in what it is not: (1) Falcon is not a sports car (you dont sacrifice comfort, economy, or safety for the sake of novelty, but enjoy instead a fully-powered car for turnpike travel and maneuverability in traffic); (2) Falcon is not revolutionary (no tricky or untried engineering gimmicks here, but such proven reliability that dealers have extended their warranty on this car to a full year, or 12,000 miles, whichever is first! Thats not to say an old Falcon couldnt be fun to drive; it was just a matter of adjusting expectations, especially if they had been honed on European cars of the time. Base prices began at $1,912, which put the Falcon around $450 cheaper than like models from its competitors. However, Ford built a handful of special competition ones for rallying,(with V8 power, naturally) and one or two of these ended up as saloon racecars in England. $5 Off Your $100 Mobile App Purchase . 1961 Ford Falcon Specifications Ford 1961 Ford Falcon History Gallery Valuation Falcon (1960 - 1965) 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle (s) in the photo (s). Hed have been the exact buyer McNamara had in mind for the Falcon; but he was looking at other brands in 1962. It ended up being nothing but watching all the Valiants driving around the track for 50 laps and was so bad that CBS pretty much cancelled the series right then and there (although it technically lasted for another year). The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963 model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers (Sprint two-door hardtop (bucket seats) 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible (bucket seats) 4,602 produced). Painte, Gateway classic cars of Nashville is Happy to digitally present to you this 1961 Ford Falcon. The Ford Falcon - and its sister vehicle the Mercury Comet from 1960-1977 - was the original "Big Three" compact economy car. [11] Ford also promoted that in a Mobilgas economy run, the Falcon got 32.5mpgUS (7.2L/100km; 39.0mpgimp).[12]. This F, With a cool color combo, even cooler vintage droptop attitude, and cold-blowing air conditioning, th, 1961 Ford Falcon wagon in good condition for its year.Car has a straight6 engine automatic transmiss, CHECK OUT THIS COOL 1962 FORD FALCON SEDAN. Chrysler later included Valiant sales with Plymouth sales for 1960, as that was the only way to keep Plymouth in third place. Studebaker also introduced the Lark, and Rambler downsized its near-compact American in 1959. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. And the over styled Valiant sputtered compared to the Falcon until it re-emerged in 1963 looking very much like a Falcon. Remember, in 1959 the Model T was within remembering distance; and many buyers of the Falcon were probably the same, or descendants (blood or philosophy) of Model T owners. But Aussie roads in 1960 were hardly representative of typical American conditions. Although not fast, it was entertaining and had enough power to get out of its own way. Probably a rare beast then with a manual gearbox never mind now. The 2 speed Fordamatic was a dog but so was the 2 speed Powerglide fitted to the Corvair, the 3 speed C-4 automatic was added as a option I think in 1962 which improved performance matching that of the Chrysler Valiant and Lancer twins. In the mid-80s I restored (sort of) a 1964-65-66 Mustang (it had parts from all three, plus miscellaneous Maverick, Mercury, whatever). The '61 model saw subtle changes, including an optional 101-horse 170ci six, as well as the two-door sedan delivery and Falcon van-essentially a passenger version of Ford's Econoline. https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2015/07/08/the-cars-of-james-bond-ford-falcon-ranchero/. $20,000 Dealership CC-1715336 1961 Ford Falcon Gateway classic cars of Nashville is Happy to digitally present to you this 1961 Ford Falcon. Ford of Germany built the Ford Eifel, followed by the Ford Kln, which was mechanically similar to the British Model Y, followed later by the Ford Taunus in 1939, but were also not sold in North America. Single-unit body provides greater passenger space, reduced weight. Impressive for a little car like that, and a little 6 cylinder. "[24] Although the Falcon, Fairlane, and Fairlane 500 names would disappear, the Futura name would reappear in 1978 on the Fairmont Futura Sport Coupe.[25]. Like Chrysler actually did do. It had room for six passengers. Features Power Transmission: 3 Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Manual Automatic Overdrive , Automatic Ford-O-Matic Thanks for your interest. 1965 Ford Falcon Wagon, completely rebuilt, new paint and body work, new interior over the shoulder seat belts, new stereo, air ride suspension, front disc brakes, new rack and pinion steering. Introduced five years after the Ford Thunderbird, the Falcon was the third car line introduced by Ford. But what makes it so classic, exactly? there are many new parts. The 1960-1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero was more practical than its diminutive looks suggested. that they fell to. MAC's has been an authority in classic Ford DIY work since 1978. This Falcon is powered by a 170 CI 6 Cylinder engine mated to an Automatic Transmission. Produced for the 1960 model year only, the Frontenac was essentially a rebadged 1960 Falcon with its own unique grille, tail lights, and external trim, including red maple-leaf insignia. And Chrysler? Ford Falcon in Philadelphia, PA. 2 listings starting at $20,000. Have to take it off to get ones hair cut, though. 3-door sedan delivery They both went to the crusher. Older restoration done at Kustomcoachwerks.com. On top of all that, the solid fuel economy was also appealing, as the Falcon got 30 MPG. From 1961 to 1967, passenger versions of the Ford Econoline and Ford Club Wagon were marketed under the Ford Falcon name. The Mustang dealt Falcon sales in North America a blow from which they would never recover. The prototype of the Ford Flex was called the Ford Fairlane. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. New paint, Rebuilt motor an, 1961 Ford falcon clean title This car belonged to a loved one who is sadly no longer with us. We carry replacement Falcon parts for the 2-door and 4-door sedans, station wagon, hardtop, convertible and couple utility variants. Also didnt the design of the 1963 Valiant and Dart was mainly done under the supervision of Exner? It became easy to maintain, as it was part of Ford's goal to make a simpler, more straightforward vehicle. Classifieds for 1961 to 1963 Ford Falcon. No title $900 or best offer. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. How do you explain this fifty year old daily driver? Of course, there was a flip side to this equation: a majority of Falcon sales came out of the hide of full-size Ford cars; meanwhile VW kept racking up one sales increase after another, despite Detroits compact assault. Tires are flat will need a trailer to haul. Thisclassic beauty is an absolute head-turner that will have yo, Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia is happy to show off this 1961 Ford Falcon Deluxe for sale. The car, 1963 Ford Falcon Wagon Why This Car Is Special We have a cool 1963 Ford Falcon 2-door custom wagon h, Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is pleased to present this bright red 1961 Ford Falcon. In exchange, the car was a very simple piece of equipment. It was, 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero Original a 6 cylinder car. make. The Ford Falcon brochure featured Charlie Brown and Lucy from the Peanuts comic strip, who remained until 1965. Meanwhile, the Valiant was not sold as a Plymouth, but as a separate marque, available through select Chrysler-DeSoto-Plymouth dealers. Large automobiles were becoming increasingly expensive, making smaller cars such as Fiats, Renaults, Toyotas, and Volkswagens increasingly attractive. From 1961 and 1962, the Falcon was available with a British Ford sourced four speed, and even had a column shifter for it, as was the common European practice at the time. 2 listings starting at $25,998. All that time, Ford was cranking out these little tower-suspensioned sleds and ringing that cash register. Use Classics on Autotrader' intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Do you have any photos of those Falcons? Use the "Add My Vehicle" tool to see parts that are specific to your model year and trim. Sales & Service Teams now available 7 days a week! Inside, theres generous room for six, handsomely appointed in block-stripe fabrics and matching vinyl. It could hold six passengers and its trunk was 23.7-cubic feet. [7][8] The television marketing of the model line featured the first animated appearances of the characters from Charles Schulz's acclaimed comic strip, Peanuts, with announcer contribution from Paul Frees.