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1964 FORD FALCON FUTURA SPRINT CONVERTIBLE
Chassis No. 4H14F112324
Engine No. 3J30H
Light blue with blue interior and white top
Engine: eight cylinder, overhead valve, 260ci, 164bhp at 4,400rpm; Gearbox: three speed automatic; Suspension: front, independent with coil springs with semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
The competitive nature of automotive design and sales in the 1960s led Ford in 1964, to revamp the style of its product line. Of the notable design improvements, or refinements as the manufacturer would say, were front grills, arm rests, chrome detail, moldings, dual sun visors and the like. These refinements provided manufacturers with a new look while maintaining mechanical characteristics from previous years. Consequently, this fueled demand, and Ford in 1964 had a total annual production of 1,787,535 cars under the leadership of Lee Iacocca.
A small but important subset of this massive production was the Ford Falcon series which was comprised of the Falcon, Falcon Futura, and Falcon Futura Sprint models. Essentially the Falcon line projected what came to be known as "total performance" in the updated styling. At the pinnacle of the series was the Falcon Futura Sprint convertible. Featuring the desirable V8 engine, it was produced in very limited quantities - likely only 626 V8 convertibles rolling off the assembly line.
The Sprint convertible offered here is just that, a very limited and special trophy of the 1960s styling contest. Originally built in the Loraine, Ohio plant, this car is offered directly from an over 20 year family ownership and is presented in semi-restored condition. In 2003 the engine and exterior were completely restored, the exterior having been repainted in the original two-tone colors. The original chrome remains as well as most of the interior. Presenting nicely and operating well, this Sprint convertible is an excellent opportunity to immediately enjoy top-down V8 cruising at its finest.
WITHOUT RESERVE
Chassis No. 4H14F112324
Engine No. 3J30H
Light blue with blue interior and white top
Engine: eight cylinder, overhead valve, 260ci, 164bhp at 4,400rpm; Gearbox: three speed automatic; Suspension: front, independent with coil springs with semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
The competitive nature of automotive design and sales in the 1960s led Ford in 1964, to revamp the style of its product line. Of the notable design improvements, or refinements as the manufacturer would say, were front grills, arm rests, chrome detail, moldings, dual sun visors and the like. These refinements provided manufacturers with a new look while maintaining mechanical characteristics from previous years. Consequently, this fueled demand, and Ford in 1964 had a total annual production of 1,787,535 cars under the leadership of Lee Iacocca.
A small but important subset of this massive production was the Ford Falcon series which was comprised of the Falcon, Falcon Futura, and Falcon Futura Sprint models. Essentially the Falcon line projected what came to be known as "total performance" in the updated styling. At the pinnacle of the series was the Falcon Futura Sprint convertible. Featuring the desirable V8 engine, it was produced in very limited quantities - likely only 626 V8 convertibles rolling off the assembly line.
The Sprint convertible offered here is just that, a very limited and special trophy of the 1960s styling contest. Originally built in the Loraine, Ohio plant, this car is offered directly from an over 20 year family ownership and is presented in semi-restored condition. In 2003 the engine and exterior were completely restored, the exterior having been repainted in the original two-tone colors. The original chrome remains as well as most of the interior. Presenting nicely and operating well, this Sprint convertible is an excellent opportunity to immediately enjoy top-down V8 cruising at its finest.
WITHOUT RESERVE
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.