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2018 Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic Auction
Lot
22

1964 Ford Falcon 260 V8 Futura Coupe (LHD)

$36,500

Sold

Specifications

Engine 4.3 litre V8 (260ci)
Gearbox Two-speed automatic
Body Work Coupe
Colour White (Light Pearl)
Interior Blue
Trim Vinyl
Wheels Steel Styled sports
Brakes Drums

Description

This lot is no longer available

Ford based the legendary Mustang on the little-known Falcon Sprint, a compact sold in either hardtop or convertible guise between 1963 and 1965, with plenty of performance on tap thanks to the introduction of a powerful new small-block V8. The 260-cid engine was the only power option for the 1964 Sprint although buyers could choose from three different transmissions, including a three-speed column-shift manual, four-speed floor-mounted manual or two-speed auto. Built on a Falcon platform revised to handle the extra power, there was also heavy-duty suspension, beefed-up 10-inch drums along with additional exterior brightwork and unique ‘Sprint’ lettering. The interior featured a centre-mounted 6000 rpm tacho, unique 16-inch woodgrain steering wheel, deluxe bucket seats up front along with a centre console housing a neat storage compartment. A team of Falcon Sprints were sent to Europe, prepared for rallying by Alan Mann’s shop in England and put on a fine showing during the 1963 season much to the surprise of the local opposition. In fact, if it hadn’t been for the introduction of the Mustang mid-way through 1964, to bolster sales, the Falcon Sprint would enjoy a much higher profile today. It is nonetheless regarded as genuinely collectible in Ford circles, partly due to the small production run.