![]() ![]() Shop for classic Ford parts at Follow us on our Falcon Facebook page. There’s no denying the fact that this downright gorgeous and factory-correct 1964 Falcon Futura is one of the best little birds out there! The Falcon combined trustworthiness and image into one beautiful package. Add into this equation the striking Wimbledon White color and bright red interior and you have the recipe for beauty and simplicity. The Falcon Futura Hardtop cost $2198 in 1964 and with options including the aforementioned 170 Special Six ($16.80), Fordomatic Transmission ($167.40), Falcon Radio ($58.50), Padded Dash and Visors ($21.80), Safety Belts ($16.80) and Wire Wheel Covers ($45.10), this Falcon is no bare bones mode of transportation. This was another popular option, providing many years of faithful service for the families and individuals who chose not to shift their own gears. The sole automatic for the 1964 Falcon was the Fordomatic, a reliable 2-speed unit that had been offered on the Falcon in previous years. An optional 4-speed manual was offered for more sporty driving a popular option when ordering the Challenger 260 V8. Standard was the 3-speed manual shifted via the steering column. Transmission choices for the Falcon were limited to two manuals and an automatic. It still retained its family car appeal, but when equipped with the right options, the Falcon took on a new persona – one of masculinity and performance that was suited to the younger crowd. We think anyįalcon enthusiast can agree when we say that this body style was just what it needed. While the 1960-’63 body style served the Falcon well, it needed a restyle. The addition of a chrome accent on the rear filler panel and a squared bumper set the Falcon apart from previous years. Five rectangular blocks cast in chrome accent the rear, giving the car a distinctive flying wedge shape. Allowing your eyes to follow the lines down the sides rewards you with a “wedge” shaped into the flanks, accented by chrome strips on the Futura models. Accenting the front end was a concave aluminum grille and a new curvy front bumper. The Falcon had received new feathers and buyers flocked to it. ![]() The styling had changed from the rounded corners of the 1960-1963 models to the crisp, clean lines introduced this year. ![]() Second only to the Galaxie in terms of sales in 1964, the Falcon was a money-maker for Ford.įalcon for 1964 was new in many ways. The little bird was untouchable! No other American compact was as successful as the Falcon had been. In 1962, the Falcon had sold over one million units and by 1964 that number had jumped to over 1.6 million. In past years, it received rave reviews for its versatility and reliability, and American families were buying them as fast as Ford could churn them out. In a 1960 Ford publication, the question of “…is the Falcon an economy car?” is asked, to which the answer is “If by economy car you mean one that saves you substantial money – it certainly is!”īy 1964, the Falcon had developed quite a following. The Falcon had a wealth of cargo capacity, seating for 5 to 6 people, a variety of body styles and options and the Ford name on its side. For the first time, Ford buyers could get a compact car that offered something for everyone. Leave it to Ford to outshine the competition and go above and beyond with the Falcon. Enter the Ford Falcon for 1960! Ford had jumped onto the compact car bandwagon after seeing the likes of the Rambler and Studebaker Lark perform well in the marketplace. ![]() Sure the Volkswagen Beetle was small and cheap, but it was underpowered and quite Spartan. American families were recovering, but still wanted something frugal, yet realistic. The Completely Redesigned For ’64 Falcon Ushered In A New Era For Ford.ġ960 brought the start of a new decade and the after effects of the 1958 recession. By Arthur Ash III Photography by Colin Date ![]()
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