1963 1/2 Ford Falcon

Highlights

  • 1963.5
  • Factory 260ci v8 Upgraded to a 289 V8
  • 4spd Top Loader Manual Transmission
  • Dash Mounted Tach
  • Factory Sprint
  • Bucket Seats
  • Center Console
  • 14x6 Torque Thrust Wheels
  • 63A 2 dr. Hardtop
  • J Code Rangoon Red
  • Trim 86 Black Interior
  • Built April 25th
  • District Codes 15 Newark NJ
  • Rear 3.25:1
  • Trans Code 5 4 Sp. Manual Top Loader
  • Unrestored 1 Repaint
  • Mostly Original Interior
  • 84,680 Original Miles On Body

Description

Vehicle Specs

In late 1963 Ford released it's first unibody 'thin wall” v8 powered vehicle, the Falcon and Futura. This is my 1963 Falcon Sprint. What makes the Sprint model unique is that they were delivered with a 260 cubic inch Windsor V8 and had an available floor mounted 4 speed gearbox which was known as a “top loader”. The body was Ford's first unibody car and featured a swooped “fast back” design with a pillar-less window design.

The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963½ model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers (Sprint two-door hardtop (bucket seats) 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible (bucket seats) 4,602 produced). These first-generation Falcon Sprint cars were the basis for the 1964½ Mustangs released by Ford one year later. Many (if not most) of the interior, chassis, suspension, and drivetrain components were derived from those used on the 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint and/or Fairlane models. In simplest terms, the 1963½ Falcon Sprint is nearly mechanically identical to the 1964½ Mustang, while being aesthetically different.

1963.5
Factory 260ci v8 Upgraded to a 289 V8
4spd Top Loader Manual Transmission
Dash Mounted Tach
Factory Sprint
Bucket Seats
Center Console
14x6 Torque Thrust Wheels
63A 2 dr. Hardtop
J Code Rangoon Red
Trim 86 Black Interior
Built April 25th
District Codes 15 Newark NJ
Rear 3.25:1
Trans Code 5 4 Sp. Manual Top Loader
Unrestored 1 Repaint
Mostly Original Interior
84,680 Original Miles On Body

Great driver that hasn't been fully restored. Factory colors with 1 repaint about 15yrs ago. Exterior and interior show well overall. Undercarriage and engine bay haven't been detailed and are original and solid. The engine has been changed from a 260 to a 289. Come check out this awesome 63.5 Falcon Sprint!

South Jersey Classics is a 10,000-square foot classic and specialty collector automobile dealer, featuring 50+ vehicles. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Newfield, NJ, Our Dealership is on US Route 40 just off New Jersey Route 55, Exit 39B heading towards Elmer, NJ; conveniently just 40 Minutes East of Philadelphia, 40 Minutes West from the Major New Jersey Shore Points and 30 minutes North of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Our Showroom is conveniently accessible from all major Southern New Jersey Roadways including New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, I-76, NJ Route 42, NJ Route 55, US Route 40, Atlantic City Expressway, New Jersey Parkway. Our website is www.SJClassics.com and our phone number is (856) 521-0832. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.

Basic
Year
1963 1/2
Make
Ford
Model
Falcon
Miles
84,680
Vin
3H17F208153
Mechanical
Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
289 V8
Transmission Type
4 Speed Manual
Exterior
Body Color
Red
Body Style
Coupe
Interior
Interior Color
Black
Seating Type
Bucket
Seat Material
Vinyl

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