- 1963 FORD FALCON FUTURA 260 V8 HOW TO
- 1963 FORD FALCON FUTURA 260 V8 FULL
- 1963 FORD FALCON FUTURA 260 V8 WINDOWS
But the extremely short stroke engine design meant that the car developed little usable torque. When the Falcon was first introduced in 1960 the only available engine was a short-stroke inline six of only 144 cubic inches that was rated at 90 horsepower. The Chevy II was a formidable car that was substantial competition for the Ford Falcon. The Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant cars of the early 1960s where visual designs that are best forgotten. The Falcon was winning over the first generation of Corvairs, due in large part to a scathing book written by Ralph Nader called “Unsafe At Any Speed”. The Falcon was in market competition against the Chevrolet Corvair, the Dodge Dart, Plymouth Valiant, and the Chevy II. Note the few gages and a 100 mile per hour limit on the speedometer. The economy car image and desire for low cost kept the Ford Falcon’s standard interior from being too fancy. The Ford Falcon Futura Model Designation Is Prominent Displayed On The Trunk Lid While this was going on, Ford was developing the Ford Mustang using many parts from the Ford Falcon. In 1963 Ford began to add some performance to the Falcon, which was needed. The Ford Falcon was introduced in 1960 as an economy car that expanded the Ford lineup toward smaller cars. In the parade this year was a 1963 Ford Falcon convertible driven by a couple of ladies who were very much enjoying being in the parade with the Falcon. Many people from the surrounding towns come to Franklin every year to take part in the celebration. This is the affordable and interesting hardtop classic that's proving to be a fine deal.My town, Franklin, MA, has a very enjoyable annual July 4th celebration. And because this is a coupe you're going to want to drive, it also comes with good features like an automatic transmission, wide modern tires, and front disc brakes. The motor fires up readily as it inhales deeply with a four-barrel carburetor, and the dual exhaust lets the V8 exhale with a nice hum. So it's great to see this one upgraded to the correct 260 cubic-inch displacement. The V8 was only offered at the very end of the first generation's run in 1963, and it hinted at the cool cars with big power potential that were just around the corner. Those who know the Falcon's history will get excited at the engine bay.
1963 FORD FALCON FUTURA 260 V8 WINDOWS
And because this is a V8 coupe, it's quite fun to roll down all the windows on this pillarless hardtop and listen to the dual exhaust's tune as you cruise around town. And we love the trim details, like the way the dash brightwork wraps around to the doors, and there's the correct insignias in the seatbacks. It has a vintage style everywhere you look, right down to the correct trunk mat. The front bucket seats with a center console in-between is another reminder of the Falcon Futura's upper-level trim. But from day one, this Falcon delivers a solid, straight, and complete appearance. The blue paint has room for improvement, and so the value price lets you have room in your budget to give this one a personal touch. This also has a bit of a sporty attitude everywhere with the upgraded mag-style wheels and the way the bumper is notched so you get an even better look at the afterburner-like tail lights. Its premium status means this Falcon is dressed to impress with stylish upgrades like and the dual bombsight fender ornaments up front, and the side has full-length trim that looks like an arrow pointing this coupe forward. This is especially seen on the top of the line Futura trim.
1963 FORD FALCON FUTURA 260 V8 HOW TO
The Ford Falcon has matured into a well-proportioned classic that also knows how to add the right flair.
1963 FORD FALCON FUTURA 260 V8 FULL
With a cool full blue appearance, V8 power and the desirable hardtop profile, this 1963 Ford Falcon Futura is a stylish classic coupe offered for quite an attractive price. SMOOTH RUNNING 260 V8, AUTO TRANS, FRONT DISC BRAKES, DUAL EXHAUST, CRUISER!!
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