11/17/2023 0 Comments 1964 falcon futura![]() ![]() It is sold as is on a clean & clear mileage exempt title. If you're looking for a fun way to enter the collector car arena, you can't go wrong with this period correct 1963 Ford Futura.and it won't break the bank (or upset the boss)!.GET OUT AND DRIVE! Current mileage on the odometer 41,770. Original equipment 13 inch steel wheels covered with stylish wire-wheel hubcaps and radial tires. This original Futura hardtop example also comes with the top trim level, including a chrome horn ring, rear armrests with ashtrays, chrome hood ornament, chrome side window moldings, chrome windshield and rear window moldings. This nicely represented Ford is equipped with a 170 cubic-inch performance six-cylinder engine mated to a 2-speed automatic transmission. Completing the theme is the original AM radio. ![]() The original steering wheel functions as design with no cracks, with little or no wear. The original crack free dash is complimented with all the working factory gauges, with only some slight cracking in the dash aluminum insert panel. The black carpet is complete and also appears to be a recent addition, including the matching floor mats completes the theme. Inside, the refurbished black vinyl seats (with optional front bucket seats) come with grey cloth inserts. The original wheels represent well with no major signs of marring or curb rash. The weather-stripping is pliable, with little or no signs of drying, tearing or shrinkage. The optional front and rear bumpers fit is extremely tight and finish is exquisite. All the trim is present and is brilliant and displays normal wear. Later in 1964, Ford's new offering for that market was launched: the Ford Mustang, based heavily on the Falcon's unitized frame design but with no compromises about its youthful, fun intention Re-finished in "Wimbledon White" style paint, this car shows extremely well with only minor imperfections visible upon close inspection. The new look was more squared-off, more modern, as Ford pursued the youth market. A redesign changed the Falcon's looks for 1964. It was a sales success for Ford initially, outselling rival compacts from Chrysler and General Motorsintroduced at the same time. TheFord Falconis an automobilethat was produced by Fordfrom 1960 to 1970 across three generations. This fine example of a original appearing early sixties 2 door sedan hails from the famous Lingenfelter collection. 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.1964 Ford Falcon Futura "Black plate" California car 170ci Inline 6 cylinder engine 3-Speed automatic transmission Desirable Futura trim package Optional Bucket Seats From the Lingenfelter Collection MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this extremely clean California "Black Plate" Ford Falcon Futura. We saw this one near the end of summer at the Classics on the Niagara Car Show held at Niawanda Park. Like the Mustang, the Futura could be had as a convertible or two-door hardtop. ![]() 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?. Okay, Plymouth’s Barracuda debuted a few weeks before the Mustang, but its sales paled in comparison. 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. ![]()
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