1965 Ford Falcon

Description

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The Falcon was Ford’s 1965 sub-compact offering during one of their most significant eras of automotive production. In 1965 the Ford Motor Company expanded into several markets with aggressive marketing decisions. The turn to sportiness, ofter marketed as “Ford Total Performance,” brought on by the Mustang and Ford GT programs electrified the entire lineup. As part of this initiative the Falcon was given a new sporty exterior with a more squared off design to suit the aesthetic of Ford’s new brand-image. This short-lived generation became to be loved in the coming years for its dependability and build quality. The Falcon’s 2.8-liter inline-six earned the moniker of “bulletproof” and “indestructible” for its long lasting reliable performance and paired to a three-speed manual it offered sporty spirited driving at a bargain.

This 1965 Ford Falcon is finished in a period-correct Poppy Red exterior complimented nicely by white stripes. The exterior color combination is carried inside with matching Red and White vinyl leather seats and matching red seat belts. As far as versatile 1960s sedans go, the Falcon is a fantastic combination of reliability, dashing looks, and practicality, an iconic American classic from the golden age of Ford Total Performance. 

Highlights 

• Falcon Six 170 cu-in inline-six producing 104 horsepower

• Finished in a period-correct Poppy Red with white stripes exterior on White and Red vinyl leather interior

• Three-speed manual transmission paired to a floor shifter with 8 ball shift knob 

• Front disc brakes

• Modern sound system installed under dash with a pair of Alpine four inch coaxial two-way wide range car audio speakers

• Ball joint-equipped front suspension with coil springs and shocks mounted on the upper control arms, strut-stabilized lower control arms, and an anti-roll bar

• Asymmetrical leaf springs and diagonally mounted shocks in the rear

• Five digit odometer reports 58,449 however the true mileage is unknown

Features 

• Heater and defroster

• Horizontal speedometer dash

• Front lap belts

• Ford hubcaps

• Parallel-action windshield wipers

• White wall tires

• Power brakes

• Backup lights 

• Electric clock

• Power steering

• Recirculating-ball-type steering 

• Bench seats 

• Dual master cylinder 

• Por-15 undercoating 

Known Imperfections

• Light rust in trunk 

• Hanging wires from aftermarket speakers under dash and pedal area

• Odometer cable needs to be ajached. Simply need the right tool (or small hands) to ajach it

• Car horn is wired independently to be ajached to the bajery as needed. This was done to keep small children from constantly beeping the horn

• Occasionally the rear tail lights want to stay on after parking the car. A few taps on the breaks and the light turns off.

• Slight yellowing of white paint in the rear panel of the driver-side top (white paint). Does not show- up on photography.

Included 

• Falcon owner’s manual

Ownership History

Owner reports the car was purchased as a project and was fully restored. Originally purchased in Missouri, then shipped to Massachusetts. Reported in the restoration are an engine and transmission rebuild, a floated lead body work repair done in the traditional method. 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,000. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.