found a 67 ford falcon futura 4dr 6cyl

[devildog02]

So here is what i found! (see title) looks like it has under 36k for milage, yes its a 6 cyl and 4dr, but i got to fire it up and the only thing that didn't work was the windshild washer pump! Car has never been painted, restored, so on. The driver side seat has some tears, and a crack in the dash, they're are some minor dings, but nothing to steer me away. The guy told me it has the factory wheels in the truck but he does not have a key. The way the doors opened and shut I'd say the milage is correct, and for a unrestored car it is in very very good condition!! runs and drives fine! needs brakes which come with it along with some other tune up items. I am friends with the guy who owns it and i work with him! He bought it from another guy "older" in his home town he's know his whole life! The town is under 800 population.
Now I know its a 4 dr and a 6 cyl, but I feel it would be a fun car to mess around with! Next time I go down to his place I'll take some pics! Everything is there with the exception of the factory radio, and the wheels?? I've been serching and cannot find a good site to get info on this car. Anyone know a site I can goto to get more info:dontknow: he wants $1500.00 for it. Please any thoughts!! My dad and my uncle had a few of these "each" when they were younger! I know they loved them! But I don't want to ask them, I'd rather suprise them!!
If you took the time to read all of this Thanks!!! Any help would be great!! Thanks in advance!!!
-Bill

 

[Django]

Those cars were kinda hokey when they first came out. But the 1965 and a half Falcon Sprint changed all that..... It was a little car with either a 260 or 289 V8 in it...and it could really go.....

It opened the door to the Comet Cyclone and a buncha other cool muscle cars..... Like baby Ranchero's with big v8s and shit..... It holds a significant place in motoring history... I like 'em....

It's gonna be a labor of love, but you'll get a big kick out'a restoring it...So will those folks in yer family who had them back in the day.....

Have fun... and make sure you post up the pix.....

D

 

[includemeout]

Those cars were kinda hokey when they first came out. But the 1965 and a half Falcon Sprint changed all that..... It was a little car with either a 260 or 289 V8 in it...and it could really go.....

It opened the door to the Comet Cyclone and a buncha other cool muscle cars..... Like baby Ranchero's with big v8s and shit..... It holds a significant place in motoring history... I like 'em....

It's gonna be a labor of love, but you'll get a big kick out'a restoring it...So will those folks in yer family who had them back in the day.....

Have fun... and make sure you post up the pix.....

D

It was a 260. and here is a little history on the Falcon

The Falcon was the result of Ford management's awareness of growing public demand for small, efficient cars. In 1957 the decision was made to build a high-quality smaller car that could seat 6 passengers in relative comfort. It was code-named XK Thunderbird at first, and the name "Falcon" was chosen from nearly 10,000 candidates, including such names as Lavion, Astrion, Cougar, Raptor and many others.

By the time Product Planning started work on the car, management had decided that it would be powered by a 6-cylinder engine, 13-inch wheels, a 109.5 inch wheelbase and a generously-sized trunk. All designs were the result of tremendous give-and-take among various groups at Ford, and the final one was signed off for the 1960 model year. Although the entire program only took 19 months from final design to the first car off the assembly line, the Falcon itself turned out to be a high quality, reliable and pleasant-to-drive car. It only lacked pizzaz, in the form of trim, accessories and power.

Enter Lee Iacocca
Lee Iacocca took over as Ford's General Manager in 1960, as McNamara was walking out the door and into history. Iacocca was a marketing guy, plain and simple. He intuitively knew that if the company could create a high performance image it would sell more products. "Race on Sunday, sell on Monday," was Iacocca's mantra, but the first problem he had to overcome was the Big Three's ban on motor sports, dating from the 1950s.

Iacocca's other problem was Henry Ford II. Henry didn't want to upset the status quo, so Lee adopted a different strategy. He added trim and body styling options to the Falcons from 1960 to 1963 and then, to prove the Mustang "formula" would be successful, convinced Ford to build a few V8 Falcons to run in the 1963 Monte Carlo Rally.

Ford agreed, and Iacocca immediately added bucket seats, center console and deluxe trim details to the Futura package, along with a 260 V8 derived from the Fairlane, in preparation for a new "sporty" model called the Sprint. Meanwhile, he had Holman & Moody in Charlotte, NC build the Rally Falcons. The cars were shipped to Europe and they proceeded to win their class at Monte Carlo, followed by overall wins in the Tulip, Geneva and Mexican rallies, plus a class win in the Alpine rally. A ninth-overall win in the Trans-Canada Rally of 1963 capped off a successful season and Ford was back into motor sports.

Meanwhile, Iacocca cashed in on the Monte Carlo win and immediately released the Sprint package for Falcon. This consisted of a 164-horsepower version of the 260 V8, sports trim, a dash-mounted tach, woodgrain steering wheel and, of course, bucket seats. Dealers sold 10,000 of them before summer.

A Little Nostalgia, Now...
Dr. Crankshaft owned one of the Monte Carlo Sprints back in the mid 1960s. After putting over 100,000 miles on its Holman & Moody racing engine he sold the car to one of a large number of friends who wanted it. This was in 1969. Over the years he came to regret selling the Sprint and, 30 years later, sought out the VIN # in the Texas (that's where the buyer moved) DMV.

 

[devildog02]

Those cars were kinda hokey when they first came out. But the 1965 and a half Falcon Sprint changed all that..... It was a little car with either a 260 or 289 V8 in it...and it could really go.....

It opened the door to the Comet Cyclone and a buncha other cool muscle cars..... Like baby Ranchero's with big v8s and shit..... It holds a significant place in motoring history... I like 'em....

It's gonna be a labor of love, but you'll get a big kick out'a restoring it...So will those folks in yer family who had them back in the day.....

Have fun... and make sure you post up the pix.....

D

Thanks D!! Do you think it's worth $1500. with the discription I gave? I honestly have never seen an unrestored car in this good of condition! Well in a complete, driveable, unrestored condition! And please remember this in GREAT shape!! Do you know any sites I can get some info?

 

[includemeout]

So here is what i found! (see title) looks like it has under 36k for milage, yes its a 6 cyl and 4dr, but i got to fire it up and the only thing that didn't work was the windshild washer pump! Car has never been painted, restored, so on. The driver side seat has some tears, and a crack in the dash, they're are some minor dings, but nothing to steer me away. The guy told me it has the factory wheels in the truck but he does not have a key. The way the doors opened and shut I'd say the milage is correct, and for a unrestored car it is in very very good condition!! runs and drives fine! needs brakes which come with it along with some other tune up items. I am friends with the guy who owns it and i work with him! He bought it from another guy "older" in his home town he's know his whole life! The town is under 800 population.
Now I know its a 4 dr and a 6 cyl, but I feel it would be a fun car to mess around with! Next time I go down to his place I'll take some pics! Everything is there with the exception of the factory radio, and the wheels?? I've been serching and cannot find a good site to get info on this car. Anyone know a site I can goto to get more info:dontknow: he wants $1500.00 for it. Please any thoughts!! My dad and my uncle had a few of these "each" when they were younger! I know they loved them! But I don't want to ask them, I'd rather suprise them!!
If you took the time to read all of this Thanks!!! Any help would be great!! Thanks in advance!!!
-Bill

Just use the google browser, and type: falcon 260 v8 , lots o sites on Falcoons.

 

[Django]

Thanks D!! Do you think it's worth $1500. with the discription I gave? I honestly have never seen an unrestored car in this good of condition! Well in a complete, driveable, unrestored condition! And please remember this in GREAT shape!! Do you know any sites I can get some info?

The 1500 bucks is nothing compared to the thousand and thousands of dollars you'll spend restoring it..... Just make sure there's not alotta rust in the body.....

You can find out if it's full of plastic (bondo) by going over the rocker panels and around the headlites with a magnet..... Magnets don't stick to body putty and it sounds like yer gonna repaint it anyway.....

This will be a labor of love and a massive hole in your wallet..... Do you wanna restore a Falcon or mod up your truck..... If you have the cash to do both, I take my hat off to ya....

D

 

[devildog02]

It was a 260. and here is a little history on the Falcon

The Falcon was the result of Ford management's awareness of growing public demand for small, efficient cars. In 1957 the decision was made to build a high-quality smaller car that could seat 6 passengers in relative comfort. It was code-named XK Thunderbird at first, and the name "Falcon" was chosen from nearly 10,000 candidates, including such names as Lavion, Astrion, Cougar, Raptor and many others.

By the time Product Planning started work on the car, management had decided that it would be powered by a 6-cylinder engine, 13-inch wheels, a 109.5 inch wheelbase and a generously-sized trunk. All designs were the result of tremendous give-and-take among various groups at Ford, and the final one was signed off for the 1960 model year. Although the entire program only took 19 months from final design to the first car off the assembly line, the Falcon itself turned out to be a high quality, reliable and pleasant-to-drive car. It only lacked pizzaz, in the form of trim, accessories and power.

Enter Lee Iacocca
Lee Iacocca took over as Ford's General Manager in 1960, as McNamara was walking out the door and into history. Iacocca was a marketing guy, plain and simple. He intuitively knew that if the company could create a high performance image it would sell more products. "Race on Sunday, sell on Monday," was Iacocca's mantra, but the first problem he had to overcome was the Big Three's ban on motor sports, dating from the 1950s.

Iacocca's other problem was Henry Ford II. Henry didn't want to upset the status quo, so Lee adopted a different strategy. He added trim and body styling options to the Falcons from 1960 to 1963 and then, to prove the Mustang "formula" would be successful, convinced Ford to build a few V8 Falcons to run in the 1963 Monte Carlo Rally.

Ford agreed, and Iacocca immediately added bucket seats, center console and deluxe trim details to the Futura package, along with a 260 V8 derived from the Fairlane, in preparation for a new "sporty" model called the Sprint. Meanwhile, he had Holman & Moody in Charlotte, NC build the Rally Falcons. The cars were shipped to Europe and they proceeded to win their class at Monte Carlo, followed by overall wins in the Tulip, Geneva and Mexican rallies, plus a class win in the Alpine rally. A ninth-overall win in the Trans-Canada Rally of 1963 capped off a successful season and Ford was back into motor sports.

Meanwhile, Iacocca cashed in on the Monte Carlo win and immediately released the Sprint package for Falcon. This consisted of a 164-horsepower version of the 260 V8, sports trim, a dash-mounted tach, woodgrain steering wheel and, of course, bucket seats. Dealers sold 10,000 of them before summer.

A Little Nostalgia, Now...
Dr. Crankshaft owned one of the Monte Carlo Sprints back in the mid 1960s. After putting over 100,000 miles on its Holman & Moody racing engine he sold the car to one of a large number of friends who wanted it. This was in 1969. Over the years he came to regret selling the Sprint and, 30 years later, sought out the VIN # in the Texas (that's where the buyer moved) DMV.

WOW thanks! Great info!! this car is a 4dr and a 6cyl, bench seats and so on. I've googled a lot and really have'nt found any info I know its not a collectors car, but i feel it would be a blast to own!! Do you think $1500.00 is to much:dontknow: It is a colum automatic. I really feel it's one of those "barn" finds! I'll go down next weekend and get some pixs!!

 

[devildog02]

The 1500 bucks is nothing compared to the thousand and thousands of dollars you'll spend restoring it..... Just make sure there's not alotta rust in the body.....

You can find out if it's full of plastic (bondo) by going over the rocker panels and around the headlites with a magnet..... Magnets don't stick to body putty and it sounds like yer gonna repaint it anyway.....

This will be a labor of love and a massive hole in your wallet..... Do you wanna restore a Falcon or mod up your truck..... If you have the cash to do both, I take my hat off to ya....

D

Know way I can mod the truck And this car is in Great shape!! It's just not "muscle car" I'll try to get some pixs this weekend! Had I known he had this, I would have taken the camera!!

 

[includemeout]

WOW thanks! Great info!! this car is a 4dr and a 6cyl, bench seats and so on. I've googled a lot and really have'nt found any info I know its not a collectors car, but i feel it would be a blast to own!! Do you think $1500.00 is to much:dontknow: It is a colum automatic. I really feel it's one of those "barn" finds! I'll go down next weekend and get some pixs!!

The only problem is the auto, the car is soooo underpowered any thing considered uphill will result in uncotrollable up and down shifting :toilet:

Had a Vomit Comet wagon once, good little car , but damn the hills

Ya could build the motor and run in something like N Stock.........25 second class:burnout: :burnout: :burnout:

 

[devildog02]

The only problem is the auto, the car is soooo underpowered any thing considered uphill will result in uncotrollable up and down shifting :toilet:

Had a Vomit Comet wagon once, good little car , but damn the hills

I did not drive the car, I did put it in gear and it wanted to go! We had trucks in the way and he was just showing it to me. He told me when he bought it. "From a friend of his" That he asked to take it to his place, and look it over. When he did! He hammered on it "on the pavement" and it just lite-em up! He said the tail-end was all over the place. Now I did'nt see this, but I know I can "drive it befor I buy it"! And I'm not buying it for that. I'll try to get some pixs up soon! I'm 30 years old, and he is 45 and the guy he bought it from is in his 70's. He actually bought the car for his daughter who is 17, but she has turned out to be a "brat" and he just wants to sell it.

 

[includemeout]

I did not drive the car, I did put it in gear and it wanted to go! We had trucks in the way and he was just showing it to me. He told me when he bought it. "From a friend of his" That he asked to take it to his place, and look it over. When he did! He hammered on it "on the pavement" and it just lite-em up! He said the tail-end was all over the place. Now I did'nt see this, but I know I can "drive it befor I buy it"! And I'm not buying it for that. I'll try to get some pixs up soon! I'm 30 years old, and he is 45 and the guy he bought it from is in his 70's. He actually bought the car for his daughter who is 17, but she has turned out to be a "brat" and he just wants to sell it.

Spun the tires with a six and auto LOL must have been on gravel
at least it is smog exempt :rock:

 

[includemeout]

Book Value by NADA :nurse: :nurse:


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Low Retail Value
This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim, and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable "as-is".

Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered "Daily Drivers" and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value.

Note: This value does not represent a "parts car".

Average Retail Value
This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A "20-footer".

High Retail Value
This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Note: This value does not represent a "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle *.
* "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concourse judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility

 

[devildog02]

Book Value by NADA :nurse: :nurse:


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Low Retail Value
This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim, and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable "as-is".

Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered "Daily Drivers" and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value.

Note: This value does not represent a "parts car".

Average Retail Value
This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A "20-footer".

High Retail Value
This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Note: This value does not represent a "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle *.
* "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concourse judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility

everything works, minus the wind shield washer, wipers, all gauges, bulbs, even the doom light! I think it has two-tone paint? I felt around on carpet and felt great! I was not able to see in the trunk though! Tomorrow I'll try to set somthing up with him to take some pics. I think it would be a fun car to own!! I'd love to give it to my dad!! I already looked at NADA. This car is in a "Very GOOD Drivable" condition!!! (Just needs brakes which come with it!) If my dad would not have a desire for it, I would drive it!!! It is awesome!!!
I looked on ebay, craigslist,autotrader, and nothing to base anything on!
Please ask some ford friends if they know anything! I can't even find a Forum on them. I told him tonight that I'll take it! But he has to hold it for me till the first of the year. He said he would!

 

[includemeout]

everything works, minus the wind shield washer, wipers, all gauges, bulbs, even the doom light! I think it has two-tone paint? I felt around on carpet and felt great! I was not able to see in the trunk though! Tomorrow I'll try to set somthing up with him to take some pics. I think it would be a fun car to own!! I'd love to give it to my dad!! I already looked at NADA. This car is in a "Very GOOD Drivable" condition!!! (Just needs brakes which come with it!) If my dad would not have a desire for it, I would drive it!!! It is awesome!!!
I looked on ebay, craigslist,autotrader, and nothing to base anything on!
Please ask some ford friends if they know anything! I can't even find a Forum on them. I told him tonight that I'll take it! But he has to hold it for me till the first of the year. He said he would!

Here are some Falcon clubs :

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=ford+falcon+clubs&btnG=Google+Search

 

[devildog02]

Here are some Falcon clubs :

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=ford+falcon+clubs&btnG=Google+Search

Thanks!!!!:rock: I can't help to think how much fun a built Cleavlend would be in it. Only if it was a 2 door!! Oh well

 

[includemeout]

Thanks!!!!:rock: I can't help to think how much fun a built Cleavlend would be in it. Only if it was a 2 door!! Oh well

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[iraqivet01]

Here's a two door restored at Harwell motor in Denton, TX. $13K

http://www.harwellmotors.com/showcar.php?cid=92

 

[iraqivet01]

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Here's a Sprint

 

[davo19]

i had a '66 futura 4dr. had to flip the butterfly closed by hand on those cold mornings.