This is where the duo Dart-Valiant beginned to get an higher share of the market. But, alasthe Falcon is still going strong at 50; while it was a miracle that that Rambler made it to six years before collapsing of rust and internal ailments. To paraphase the old saying, A car once, but scrapiron twice. He decided the new car did not fit with Ford's other offerings, so this design eventually became the Mercury.[2]. Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? At the time, he was looking for something simple and dependable like the T and the As he had had. Add to Cart. $5 Off Your $100 Mobile App Purchase . 1961 Ford Falcon Wagon 7-Bow Headliner w/ 9.5" Front Panel - Ginger Tier Grain Vinyl MSRP $224.99 ea Classic ea View Product Details WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Add to Wishlist Product # FF615012 1961 Ford Falcon Wagon 7-Bow Headliner w/ 9.5" Front Panel - Dark Blue Tier Grain Vinyl MSRP $224.99 ea Classic ea Once finally up to speed, any faster than 50 mph made this loaded down, huge compressor, dealer add on A/C wagons water temperature gauge most past the 3/4 range scale. Like Chrysler actually did do. It also added the option of a manual transmission floor shift. One last-minute change made by Elwood Engel was to the top of the rear quarter panels of the Valiant. Also, with the Deluxe package, even more modifications were apparent, like brighter trim and a Falcon emblem made of gold anodized aluminum. 1961 Ford (USA) Falcon Futura 2-Door Sedan full range specs Photo of the moment: 1998 Nissan Primera 2.0 TD SX 5d (Photo: Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd.) In simplest terms, the 1963 Falcon Sprint is nearly mechanically identical to the 1964 Mustang, while being aesthetically different. "Despite the listing of a plain Falcon series in some early literature, it appears that all Falcons bore the Futura name this year. Now has a Ford 302/2v engine with automatic transmission. Robert McNamara, a Ford executive who became Ford's president briefly before being offered the job of U.S. Defense Secretary, is regarded by many as "the father of the Falcon". Log in to add vehicles or quickly search your stored vehicles. It couldnt pull a sick hen off a nest or the hat off your head. Halfway through the model year, Ford changed the roof line at the back window to more of a Thunderbird design and offered a four-speed transmission for the first time. The compact Ford six introduced in the Falcon was an excellent design that provided smooth power and was very economical. Related: 10 Times Ford Falcon Owners Modified Their Cars To Perfection. It was . http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=377, A fun read. Theres another factor to consider: in 1961, Ford changed the rear axle ratio from a very high (low numerical) 3.10:1 to a 3.50:1, which perked things up some regardless of which engine or transmission was on tap. Ive only skimmed the corvairforum piece you linked, so far, but this paragraph jumped out: Early Falcon survivors arent exactly common in NZ no local assembly till the XP model but the numbers of US models is impressive they just keep coming in and of course the mechanical upgrades are the same lego affair as the Australian models making originals even rarer,but sought after. Thanks for your interest. The dealer wasnt about to direct a potential sale to another dealer, so he probably pushed the new Dart very hard. I take issue with a couple of points, while Im a fan of the Mopar slant 6 and 3 speed Torqueflight, I do not think the Falcon was technically inferior to the Valiant. Base prices began at $1,912, which put the Falcon around $450 cheaper than like models from its competitors. The 1962 model year had a Squire model of the four-door station wagon with faux wood trim on the sides. I got my license in 1972 and drove it once or twice and if felt pretty old too. RideTech 12289100 61-65 Falcon Front Sway Bar for Ridetech Arms. Im a chameleon: this Falcon would work for me, some of the time, built to my specs, but certainly not all the time. C-4 Mustang au, The 1962 Falcon with a 289 V8 engine is a classic American car that exudes both style and power. $14,990 Dealership CC-1642838 1961 Ford Falcon 1961 Ford falcon clean title This car belonged to a loved one who is sadly no longer with us. I remember a girl in 1980 who drove an early rounded Falcon and could get 2nd gear rubber with it. Your email address will not be published. He has since gone on to be a reporter for and write for three newspapers following graduation. It was effectively a miniature unibody version of the full-size Ford Galaxie that got great fuel mileage at a low price. Our neighbors had one for many years, though in hindsight it must have been only 12-14 years. Ultra-simplified design, pioneered by Ford for U.S. Army in the Mutt, successor to Jeep, is key to FALCON durability. Much like the buying public in 64/65, oddly enough. Use Classics on Autotrader' intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Engineered for city, turnpike, and business driving. This Falcon is powered by the inline 6-cylinder Mileage Maker engine that Ford designed to achieve, 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero. [28] As the lowest-price intermediate series, the Falcon was marketed with a limited number of luxury and convenience options, including standard manual windows (optional power windows were limited to the station wagon), radios (were all optional), and air conditioning (heater was standard). Automatics over the years ranged from the Hydramatic, the UltraMatic from Packard and Borg-Warner units such as the Flash-O-Matic in the early to mid 1960s. It appeals both to my left brain, for being so pragmatic and rational, as well as my right brain, where Ive spent way too many hours mentally building the perfect 1961 Falcon, as if there was such a thing. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. Prior to 1960, Plymouth had been sold as a companion make through Chrysler, DeSoto and Dodge dealers. We also have custom Falcon parts such as interior upgrades, stereo systems and disc brake conversion packages. I actually like the 64+ Falcon more than the 64-68 Mustangs. From 1961 and 1962, the Falcon was available with a British Ford sourced four speed, and even had a column shifter for it, as was the common European practice at the time. They were still recovering from the disaster of the Edsel, where an attempt to increase its share in the market did not go as planned. TV commercials now used the character Hazel as well as the Peanuts cartoon characters. Its just soooo simple! The heater-defroster became standard. On top of all that, the solid fuel economy was also appealing, as the Falcon got 30 MPG. make. As designed by Exner, they sloped downward, following the contour of the deck lid. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. As mentioned previously, the Falcon outsold new cars from both Chrysler and Chevy, becoming the most successful vehicle launch Ford ever had at the time. Though preceded by the Rambler American, the Falcon was the first compact car marketed by the Big Three American manufacturers. https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2015/07/08/the-cars-of-james-bond-ford-falcon-ranchero/. Old Falcon sixes of this vintage have an enthusiastic following. Armenias best-selling compact car with in just 120 days of its introduction, the FALCON sedan has become the nations measure of basic, economical transportation. The market shift that spurred the development of the Falcon and its competitors also precipitated the demise of several well-established marques in the late-1950s and early-1960s. Copyright 2022 Mac's Auto Parts. Now it has been said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But Aussie roads in 1960 were hardly representative of typical American conditions. Despite strong sales (5% of Ford's total Canadian output), the Frontenac was discontinued and replaced by the Comet for 1961. Take that, Volkswagen! Hey there thanks for you super quick response! The bucket-seat "Futura" model was offered with a slightly upgraded interior, factory-installed safety belts, different side trim (spears), and different emblems. It was a work in progress. Has working under dash air conditioning. Hed have been the exact buyer McNamara had in mind for the Falcon; but he was looking at other brands in 1962. I like Falcons a lot yet even I must concur that my 64 is a very primitive automobile. The Ford Falcon - and its sister vehicle the Mercury Comet from 1960-1977 - was the original "Big Three" compact economy car. It was just a little bark, but it was 2nd gear rubber none-the-less. [7][8] The television marketing of the model line featured the first animated appearances of the characters from Charles Schulz's acclaimed comic strip, Peanuts, with announcer contribution from Paul Frees. Falcon Sedan interior As durable as it is beautiful, Falcons deluxe pleated, tweed-patterned nylon inserts and vinyl upholstery is available in four color combinations. Runs great. $32,000 Dealership CC-1714787 1963 Ford Falcon Not long by modern standards, but by 73 or 74 when they sold it, it looked so dated. The Valiant had to stand up on its first impressions; and those were not good. 3-door wagon 2-door coupe/hardtop In addition to that, the Special Six could put out 101 horsepower, as opposed to the original engine's 85 horsepower. Older restoration done at Kustomcoachwerks.com. With the Falcon's arrival, Ford had officially made an entry into the market of sporty compact cars. Introduced five years after the Ford Thunderbird, the Falcon was the third car line introduced by Ford. Thats not to say that the Futura was truly sporty, by any stretch. A trunk load(see last photo) this car runs we, 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero Original a 6 cylinder car. Engineered for city, turnpike, and business driving. The lowest priced of all Fords, the 2-door Falcon represents unrivalled value as a first or second car, Wonderful for the lady of the house or teenager. Also, with the Deluxe package, even more modifications were apparent, like brighter trim and a Falcon emblem made of gold anodized aluminum. Rambler (Nash, and Hudson both) always had their own manual transmissions. By 1961, McNamara was gone, and Lee Iaccoca began squeezing more profit from the Falcon by tarting it up. [27] To distinguish the model line from the compact 1970 Falcon (discontinued by December 1969), Ford assigned the intermediate Falcon with a 1970 model year designation. Chrysler had severe build-quality problems in the early 1960s. It was my first and only time driving a column-shift manual. Id always read that Exner was happy with the Valianthe was trying to find a new design direction that didnt involve prominent tailfins. The car, Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is pleased to present this bright red 1961 Ford Falcon. The Dam, where Damrak, Rokin and Kalverstraat streets meet, is extremely popular with tourists; the area is the perfect combination of local history and social life. A real flatlander. The rear panel saw Falcon spelled out in Chrome block letters. The Mustang probably wouldnt have happened. Ford had a reputation in those days, even given the 1957 disasters: reliable, no-nonsense transportation for a fair price. Famed 85-hp FALCON six engine delivers up to 30 miles a gallon with regular gas (optional FALCON 101-hp engine available for more demanding terrain or power needs does nearly as well! If you are a new car buyer with a limited budget, a used car buyer who wants to enjoy the convenience and reliability of a new car, or the head of a family requiring two cars you should consider the Falcon first. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. That combination is good enough to rocket this Ford Falcon down the eighth-mile in 7.80 seconds. They all kept compact programs on the back burner, and the very nasty recession that started in the fall of 1957 sealed the deal. [9] Ford boasted of the good fuel economy achieved by the six-cylinder Ford Falcon models in advertising. The Ford mill is backed up by a C6 automatic transmission and a bulletproof 9 inch rear end. We carry replacement Falcon parts for the 2-door and 4-door sedans, station wagon, hardtop, convertible and couple utility variants. Once it did that, thanks to its superior underpinnings, it went on to dominate the compact segment in the late sixties and early seventies. In typical GM fashion, it used its love for technical overkill and radical approaches to come up with the Corvair. Of course, that cost about 15% more than a Futura, and was hardly in the mainstream publics eye. Over 42 in. There was no comparing their drive trains or handling qualities with the competition. No title $900 or best offer. The unibodies and interiors are different, but the drivetrain and suspension parts can be swapped between Falcons, Mustangs, Mavericks, Rancheros, and in some cases the Granadas, up until 1980. That explains why Ford instantly followed the Corvairs lead with its 1960.5 introduction of the bucket-seat sporty Monza. [16], From 1965, the three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission was available. Ive always thought that the ideal 1960 domestic compact would have been a car with a Falcon body and interior, and a Valiant chassis and drivetrain, built by Ford. How do you explain this fifty year old daily driver? Part of the pricing was the result of sticking solely to two body styles: two- and four-door sedans and two- and four-door wagons. It just gathered momentum, all too slowly. Free shipping for many products! From 1972, Ford Australia continued development of the Falcon as a model line distinct to the region, lasting through 2016. 1961 Ford Falcon Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia is happy to show off this 1961 Ford Falcon Deluxe for sale. I was never a big fan of the early models. Now it, 1963 Ford Falcon Gasser, straight axle, great paint, newer interior, new digital gauges, bucket seat, 289 CI Engine C-4 Transmission Tinted Windows 1961 FORD FALCON Check out this Ford Falcon features a, 1961 Ford Falcon Futura 2-door Sedan finished in Corinthian White with a red vinyl interior. This F, With a cool color combo, even cooler vintage droptop attitude, and cold-blowing air conditioning, th, 1961 Ford Falcon wagon in good condition for its year.Car has a straight6 engine automatic transmiss, CHECK OUT THIS COOL 1962 FORD FALCON SEDAN. The 60-62 Valiant (above) may rightfully enjoy a cult following, but it was utterly out of the mainstream styling taste, and its poor sales proved that conclusively. Outside, Diamond Lustre finish never needs waxing. Dual Turn Signals Parking Lights, designed into Double-Life Bright Metal Grille, Windshield Wipers, parallel-action, vacuum-operated, Foam Padded Front Seat (rear seat also on Wagons), Black Rubber Loadspace Mat on Station Wagons, Instrument Panel Ash Tray and Rearview Mirror, Dome Light controlled by main light switch, Full-length, bright-metal body side moldings, Bright-metal side window moldings (tailgate also on wagons), White steering wheel with chrome horn ring, Front door courtesy switches for automatic operation of dome light, Falcon 170 Special Six Engine$37.40, Fordomatic Transmission$163.10, Fresh Air Heater-Defroster..$73.40, Manual Radio.$54.05, Pushbutton Radio.$58.45, Deluxe Trim and Ornamentation Package (standard on Futura)$78.30, Two-Tone Paint.$19.40, Front Safety Seat Belts$20.60, PolarAire Conditioner$262.00, Windshield Washer$13.70, Padded Instrument Panel and Sun Visors.$21.80, White Wall Tires.$29.90, Wagon Top Luggage Rack.$35.10, Power Tailgate Window..$29.75, Wheel Covers..$16.60, Backup Lights..$10.70, Heavy Duty Battery..$7.60, Electric Windshield Wipers$9.70, Tinted Windshield$12.80, Water capacity (with heater) 9.3 quarts. It was a charming little car and the most basic vehicle I ever drove. Ford United Kingdom had begun production of the Ford Anglia in 1939, and the earlier Ford Model Y in 1932, followed by the Ford Zephyr, but they were not sold in North America. Restore a 1962 Ford Falcon Squire, tune up the Mercury Comet Cyclone for track day or get Ford Falcon 1964 parts to fix your rare Falcon Sprint V8. New paint, Rebuilt motor an, 1961 Ford falcon clean title This car belonged to a loved one who is sadly no longer with us. The car, 1963 Ford Falcon Wagon Why This Car Is Special We have a cool 1963 Ford Falcon 2-door custom wagon h, Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is pleased to present this bright red 1961 Ford Falcon. 1968 and 1969 Falcons got new side marker lights or reflectors, front outboard shoulder belts, and headrests for cars built after January 1, 1969. model. And that was all just a prelude to the Mustang. His only real attempt at a McNamara-mobile, the Pinto, sputtered when compared to the real thing like the Falcon. Front fenders bolt on for economical repair. P, 1963 Ford Falcon Futura convertible! V-8 cars got five-lug wheels. 5-door wagon Now it . Im pretty sure youre mandated to wear a Pork Pie hat if you drive an early Falcon! Classic Ford Bronco: A First Generation Buying Guide. Front suspension was coil springs pivot-mounted on upper arms plus double-acting absorbers. $8,495 Dealership CC-1615344 1961 Ford Falcon When 1961 arrived, Ford opted to give the Falcon a few minor modifications, such as a new aluminum grille that was convex instead of concave. Ford Gearhead Builds Mustang Cobra Sedan Using Australian Falcon Parts, The Ford Falcon was designed to be affordable, Ford opted to make a low price and a simple design the main approach of the Falcon, Ford opted to give the Falcon a few minor modifications, the Falcon received a new engine called the Special Six,, 10 Times Ford Falcon Owners Modified Their Cars To Perfection, It became easy to maintain, as it was part of Ford's goal to make a simpler, more straightforward vehicle, the Falcon outsold new cars from both Chrysler and Chevy. 1961 FORD FALCON 2DR 11 X 17 PHOTO / PICTURE $15.95 Free shipping Custom Barefoot Gas Pedal Cover Dimmer Switch Cover Vintage Moon Sixties Style (Fits: 1961 Ford Falcon) $34.15 Free shipping 350 sold For Ford Mercury window regulator roller bushings Mustang Galaxie Falcon Truck (Fits: 1961 Ford Falcon) $8.94 Free shipping I am not mechanically inclined, the reaso. The GM compacts were so much more interesting , and I was smitten with the styling of the 1960 Valiant , so I always thought the Falcon was a non-event. Probably a rare beast then with a manual gearbox never mind now. The Rambler offered, on the showroom floor, more bang for the buckstandard front buckets, carpeted station-wagon load area and an interior far upscale from the dowdy Falcon. The car . But not now. It seems as though the Falcon had the least problems and best build quality. [13] Later, hardtops, and the new "Sprint" model were introduced. A padded instrument panel, power steering, power brakes, a radio, a remote-control trunk release, and a parking brake warning light were optional. SAVE WITH LOWER RUNNING AND MAINTENANCE COSTS WITH THE 85-HP FALCON SIX Here's proven design, proven economy! Attractive gray block-stripe patterned nylon seat inserts and morocco-grained vinyl bolsters standard with every Falcon Sedan. The Comet, originally intended for the defunct Edsel marque and based on the 1960 Falcon, was launched in the US in March 1960. For nearly two decades, the model architecture used by the Falcon was used by eleven Ford vehicle lines. The sales success of the conventional Falcon along with slow sales of GM's rear-engined Corvair led General Motors to introduce their own compact car based on the Falcon's principles, the Chevy II. It had room for six passengers. Contact the company. Not in terms of sales! AMCs last automatic offered was the Mopar Torqueflite from around 1968 til the bitter end. I had a chance to buy a 60 Falcon, and a similar model Ranchero, both of which could have been had for a song! And that's room aplenty for most any pickup job. Rolling shell two-door. Ford of Germany built the Ford Eifel, followed by the Ford Kln, which was mechanically similar to the British Model Y, followed later by the Ford Taunus in 1939, but were also not sold in North America. At the same time, research showed many buyers would prefer to buy US or Canadian if the domestic manufacturers offered a smaller car with lower cost of ownership. Thats not to say an old Falcon couldnt be fun to drive; it was just a matter of adjusting expectations, especially if they had been honed on European cars of the time. In his free time, Kenny is often out socializing with friends, practicing karate, reading comics, discussing the Enneagram, or at a game night. They are simple cars that do everything you need a car to do, and nothing else. Congratulations! Falcon Ranchero On the opposite end of the spectrum: (Yes, alert readers here will recognize me repeating this tale!) The other big part of the U.S. Falcon story was the Futura, which arrived in 62. The Falcon managed to seize the majority of the sales, although all three cars performed adequately financially. The later one looks much better to me as well. Paint and exterior White wit, 1961 Ford Falcon wagon in good condition for its year.Car has a straight6 engine automatic transmission. Find 11 used 1961 Ford Falcon as low as $12,495 on Carsforsale.com. Ford Falcon in Nashville, TN. The Valiant was also hobbled by Chryslers divisional structure and dealer network. From 1961 to 1967, passenger versions of the Ford Econoline and Ford Club Wagon were marketed under the Ford Falcon name. With younger families and overall younger buyers being the majority demographic among customers, Ford opted to make a low price and a simple design the main approach of the Falcon. And the over styled Valiant sputtered compared to the Falcon until it re-emerged in 1963 looking very much like a Falcon. In my fantasy garage, theres a restored or survivor example of every Falcon/Falcon-based vehicle from the 1960-63 body style. profit margin that it was making on big cars back then. These have been temporarily saved. Kenny was hired onto Valnet to write list articles in March 2020. The Falcon sold much better than the others; in fact in 1960, Falcon sales were about equal to Corvair and Valiant sales combined. I was dismayed when my father bought a new, 61 Futura, 170 automatic. This reminds me of the short-lived NASCAR Compact Class of 1960-61. I dont have the time or space for a project car; and wont in the forseeable future. Shop millions of cars from over 22,500 dealers and find the perfect car. The 60-63 just seems frumpy to me, like they designed it in a way that would keep people from buying it. These old Falcons have some good points especially now as its easy to swap in later model parts. All that time, Ford was cranking out these little tower-suspensioned sleds and ringing that cash register. of flat floor width between the wheelhousings. Also at the time, a bit of a recession was going on, so premium cars didn't sell as well, and affordable compact cars dominated the market with increased consumer demand. Learn how your comment data is processed. Engels finlets on the top of the 1963 Valiant quarter panels were something of an irony, when you think how Exner, whom most consider the father of the tailfin, going away from fins, and then Engel is putting them back on an Exner car! The Dart was a low-price Dodge based on the Plymouth bodyDodge even advertised it as being competitive with Car C, Car F and Car P. Thus, two divisions were directly going after the same customer base! Ford Falcon in Phoenix, AZ. From the XA series of 1972 onward, each Falcon and range of derivates have been designed, developed, and built in Australia, following the phasing out of the American-influenced Falcon of 1960 to 1971, which had been re-engineered locally as the XK to XY series for the harsher Australian conditions. : Reward United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore at Felixtowe, Suffolk.She was later refloated and taken into Harwich, Essex. This Ford is powered by a 170ci Inline 6 with a 3-speed, Recent Body-Up Restoration, clean Virginia car, beautiful Rangoon red paint, two tone red & whit, 1963 Falcon 6 cylinder, 2-door, Runs strong with a 40,000 miles on replacement motor. Cadillac, MI 49601. But what makes it so classic, exactly? In exchange, the car was a very simple piece of equipment. Read on to find out more about the way the Ford Falcon became an instant hit and why history remembers it as a classic. So he went and bought the Miracle Car instead, a 1962 Rambler. Save your vehicles, create project lists, and track your orders. Interesting to contemplate how Fords future would have played out had McNamara not been tapped by JFK for his defense administration and instead served a long career as president of Ford (the whole Vietnam War thing may have turned out differently too). Ramblers, Larks and imports were all hot, and the time had come to do what had to be done. "[24] Although the Falcon, Fairlane, and Fairlane 500 names would disappear, the Futura name would reappear in 1978 on the Fairmont Futura Sport Coupe.[25]. Merging on Interstate 10 was a slow debacle of automotive futility. Keep the same lines running with one basic car, and make the big profits on the options and high trim models: a recipe that Detroit was hooked on since the Model T and GMs up-selling magic. 61 Ford Falcon Futura. My g/f wants a classic of her own down the line, Im tryign to get her interested in a 63 falcon convertible, she likes them, but her heart belongs to the 65 mustang convertible. Get Results; Make/Engine. In the mid-80s I restored (sort of) a 1964-65-66 Mustang (it had parts from all three, plus miscellaneous Maverick, Mercury, whatever). Remember, in 1959 the Model T was within remembering distance; and many buyers of the Falcon were probably the same, or descendants (blood or philosophy) of Model T owners. Furthermore, many American families were now in the market for a second car, and market research showed women especially thought the full-size car had grown too large and cumbersome. Whats interesting about ALL of the Big Three compacts from 1960 is how small they look in real life. The Big Three all committed themselves to finally building compacts for 1960, after having dithered about it ever since WW2. 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