Daily Driver? 1964 Ford Falcon Futura
The 1960s became the age of the compact car, at least from Detroit’s perspective. Ford launched the Falcon in 1960 and it would see success throughout the entire decade. Its platform would launch at least two other popular Ford products, the Mustang and the Maverick. This 1964 Falcon is the more upscale Futura model, and it has a 260 V8, which means decent acceleration in a fairly light car. It’s a survivor-quality car that may turn out to be a great weekender for the local car shows. This Ford is waiting for its next owner in Pinckney, Michigan, and is available here on eBay where the bidding is at just $3,150.
Ford’s Falcon got its first major restyle in 1964, taking on more of a squarish look in the process. It would continue to sell well at more than 300,000 copies across all body styles. The nicely trimmed Futura 2-door sedan would see upwards of 17,000 units, including the seller’s car. We’re told this auto, which originated in Texas, has 45,000 miles and – while it certainly could have turned over – the condition of the car suggests it may be accurate.
The body looks good with no visible rust (and none is mentioned). The white paint is a re-do and the seller thinks it needs attention, but it looks good enough to drive for now. Both bumpers need re-chroming, especially the rear one. Other than a big tear in the front seat, the interior may be okay except that there is also no headliner.
We’re not told if the car runs, but the motor looks all there, and it’s paired with an automatic transmission. The good news is the Falcon is said to be complete, so you’re not likely to have to be searching online for any major replacement parts. The 260 benefits from a dual exhaust system and the tires are fairly new. So perhaps this is a car that you can fix it up while you’re using it. You could think of the Falcon as a cheaper Mustang since it’s about the same size, has mostly the same equipment, and can be had for under $8,000 in Good Condition, according to Hagerty.
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Comments
I’ve been dreaming of a 64 Falcon convertible in Rangoon red white interior white top V8 4 speed manual since 1963 when I saw one on the show room floor at my local Ford dealer. When I find the exact one I’m looking for I’ll buy it until then I’ll continue to dream.
God bless America
Nice project.
I’d chase this if I were in position too, ie: deeper pockets. It’s cheap enough but far away enough to be an issue. Plus too many other projects ahead of it in the cue.
The rarest Falcon production model in 1964 was the Falcon Sport Futura Convertible, with bucket seats and the 260 V8. Only 2,890 units were made. 3,000 Falcon Sprint Convertibles were made that year. In 1965 only 300 Sprint Convertibles were made. No falcon Sport Futura convertibles were made in 1965.
The Mustang was the reason……
You would really need a good inspectin for the tin worm. Plenty of bogus bids there also. That is all. Good luck and happy motoring.
Cheers
GPC
One thing about a Falcon is that you can use any Mustang Performance part on them such as suspension, steering etc for better handling. That plus all the small block performance parts around you can make a nice little hot rod for not a ton of green
Love it! Falcons equipped with V-8s are alot of fun. Easy to buy parts for and to work on too. Great find
Strange how all Falcons in US were 2 door. At least that’s all I’ve see on here.
Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Here in Australia, 2 doors were few and far between. ’65 XM and ’66 XP’s were the first.
The Falcon was predominantly a 4 door sedan, to compete with the GM Holden. Ford didn’t install a V8 until the first XR ‘GT’ being the 289ci.
That essentially, became the Holden v Ford motor racing rivalry, until the demise of manufacturing here, late last decade.