We don’t have much history on this ’63 Falcon other than it’s been sitting in a barn or some reasonable facsimile thereof for 30 years. The hardtop coupe saw 28,496 assemblies, including this one with a 170 cubic inch, 101 hp I-6, as verified by the VIN. That’s when the Futura got both hardtop and convertible body styles. In 1961, the line-up was expanded to include the Futura, a sporty version of the car, but only available in sedan form until 1963. The car was simple in concept as well as execution and sold quite well. The Falcon was born for the 1960 model year as Ford’s entrant into the “new” compact market that was already occupied by Studebaker and American Motors. Located with a dealer in Richmond, Virginia, this Futura is available here on eBay for the Classifieds price of $14,500 although you can also make an offer. It’s been off the road since 1992 and is going to need work to get it going again, but the body and interior may be fine. This is one of those cars, but not the Sprint, so it has a six-cylinder engine. And – later in the year – a V8 would finally become available in the form of the Futura Sprint. It could be had as a 2-door hardtop with bucket seats and a floor-shifted transmission. The warranty number reveals that the car was built at the Lorain, Ohio, assembly plant and was factory equipped with a 260ci V8.A 1963 Ford Falcon in Futura trim could easily be thought of as a Mustang dry run. Rust is visible on underside components, additional photos of which are provided in the gallery. An aftermarket exhaust system with an H-pipe and dual outlets has been fitted. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, and the clutch is said to be a replacement. The spark plugs were replaced in 2021, and an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. The engine is also equipped with an Edelbrock intake manifold, an MSD ignition system, an aluminum radiator, a polished air cleaner assembly, and Ford Racing valve covers. The 260ci V8 was rebuilt under previous ownership per the seller, who notes that it has been bored 0.060″ over and fitted with a four-barrel carburetor in addition to COMP Cams Thumpr camshaft. The five-digit odometer shows 16k miles, approximately 300 of which were added under current ownership. The three-spoke steering wheel fronts a horizontal 100-mph speedometer and gauges for engine temperature and fuel level, while aftermarket gauges displaying oil pressure and water temperature are mounted under the dash. The dome light cover is missing, and the dashboard is cracked and discolored. Appointments include a heater, a center console, lap belts for the front occupants, bright trim, crank windows, rubber floor mats, and a push-button radio. ![]() KYB shocks are installed out back, and stopping power is provided by drum brakes at all four corners.Īccording to the seller, work under prior ownership consisted of reupholstering the seating surfaces in red vinyl and replacing the color-coordinated carpeting. Polished 14″ Cragar wheels wear 195/70 Ironman iMove Gen 2 AS tires, two of which were mounted in 2021. Various paint flaws are shown up close in the gallery below, and rust is present near the pinch weld of the right front fender as well as the right headlight, left C-pillar, and both taillights. Exterior features include chrome bumpers, front fender ornaments, a hood scoop, and Sprint fender badging. The car was finished in Corinthian White from the factory, and the hood and left front fender are said to have been repainted under previous ownership. This Falcon Sprint was acquired by the current owner in 2023 and is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with partial service records and a clean Wyoming title in the owner’s name. Finished in Corinthian White over red vinyl upholstery, the car is equipped with an Edelbrock intake manifold, an MSD ignition system, and an aluminum radiator in addition to polished 14″ Cragar wheels, KYB shocks, a hood scoop, aftermarket gauges, and a push-button radio. This 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint is a two-door hardtop example that is powered by a rebuilt 260ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
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