![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Got a RealRide you'd like to see featured here?ĭrop us a line at post “RealRides of WNY” appeared first on Buffalo CarsĪ new post appears daily on, featuring old/interesting cars & trucks either seen in and around Western New York, seen by WNYers in their travels, or seen somewhere on the road by ex-WNYers. The Falcon was Fords first compact car they ever produced. We saw this one near the end of summer at the Classics on the Niagara Car Show held at Niawanda Park. GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1964 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible for purchase. Like the Mustang, the Futura could be had as a convertible or two-door hardtop. Bruce Baehr, of Syracuse, is one of the lucky buyers he bought his 1964 Ford Falcon Futura on eBay sight unseen. Fish cars? Lol… The Falcon was still a nifty little car in 1964 though, and could be equipped much like the Mustang could, with a 260-V8, four-on-the-floor, bucket seats, vinyl top, and (for $29.90) the “typical whitewall tire option”, and it could seat five comfortably (or six with a bench seat). That’s why we have Pony cars instead of, what?. 38,500 Dealership Showcased CC-1749997 1964 Ford Falcon Description coming soon, call for details. 302Ci V8 4bbl Engine - 5 Speed Manual Trans. Okay, Plymouth’s Barracuda debuted a few weeks before the Mustang, but its sales paled in comparison. 1964 Ford Falcon Futura 1964 Ford Falcon Futura 2 Door hardtop. Based on the Falcon platform, the Mustang blew everything out of the water and created a whole new genre - the Pony car. We all know what happened then - the Mustang. The 1964 Ford Falcon Futura was Ford’s compact sporty family car until halfway through the model year. I spoke to the late Alan Mann’s son Henry who said, That was probably the ’64 that Bo. The trademark Ford tail lights remained, but the rear deck traded its gentle contours for a more squared-off affair. Turns out it was a rare, Alan Mann Racing Falcon which would now be worth tens of thousands of dollars. In 1964 all Falcons received attractive new sheet metal with a forward-leaning front end, thicker Thunderbird-like C-pillars and a rocket-shaped stamping along the bodysides, which were outlined in chrome on Futuras. This convertible top for the Ford Falcon Futura & Futura Sprint fits the 1963. They’re ugly, and more or less put down the phone. com sells replacement convertible tops for 1994. This one is going to need quite a bit of work, but I think it would be a good project! Whether you fix it up and leave the 260 or you upgrade it with a 289, you’ll have a fun car that you just don’t see that often.TONAWANDA, N.Y. Vehicle: 1964 Ford Falcon Futura Tires: Milestar MS 70 All-Season. Hopefully it just needs a tune up! Being a Sprint model means it’s packing a V8, but it is a 260. I hate to admit it, but I would be tempted to swap it out for a 289 with a 4 speed! With that combo, you’d have one mean little Falcon. It’s a survivor-quality car that may turn out to be a great weekender for the local car shows. The claim the original carb was professionally rebuilt and that the engine does turn over. 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 also has engine problems, but no word is given as to what might be wrong. The seller admits it has some rust issues that need to be addressed. So it isn’t all sunshine with this one, although there might be some light shining through the floors. Oh and did I mention that you can pick this one up for just $3,600? That seems like a lot of fun for the money! Find this Sprint here on eBay in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. With the right upgrades, this Falcon Sprint could give any Mustang or Camaro a run for its money, all while looking quite civilized and mature. For the past couple years I’ve secretly pined for a Ford Falcon! Yes, I know the Mustangs are essentially the same, only more desirable. I think what’s so appealing about them to me is the fact that they don’t look overly sporty, yet they are just as capable as their Mustang sibling. ![]()
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