1965 Ford Falcon - $17,995 - Germantown, MD - 1965 Ford Falcon Futura V8 convertible, I'm selling my father's '65 Falcon Futura V8 convertible, maroon with custom 2-tone maroon and black interior. It went through a mild restoration in the mid '90s. Over the past several years we revamped all of the mechanical items, and went further with the cosmetics. Our goal for this car was to have a tremendously reliable, fun driver that shows well at cruise nights and parades. The top goes up and down smoothly with no issues. This Falcon has never been in an accident. The frame is very solid with no sagging. The door gaps are uniform top to bottom and the doors close with minimal effort.
Original Futura, not a conversion
Power steering
Power brakes with front discs and dual-bowl master cylinder
Power convertible top (black)
Pertronix electronic ignition
94,xxx miles
2010 (< 1000 miles):
Repainted hood
Professional paint polish
New "F-O-R-D" letters on hood
Rear deck body seam cracks refilled and painted
Restored dashboard
New switch bezels
New window cranks and door pulls
Stock radio (used) installed
2006-2009 (about 4000 miles):
302 H.O. w/ 4bbl Holley 4180, but stock appearance retained
Tri-Y headers
New cap, wires and plugs
Original C4 trans rebuilt and strengthened
Electric cooling fan (hidden)
Coolant overflow catch bottle
New alternator
New starter
New battery
New, modern, high-output lighting system
New stock shocks & springs
New hood ornament and gas cap
An enormous amount of work has been done to this Falcon to make it a great looking car and a worry-free driver. It's not a number-matching garage queen, and it's not an asphalt-shredding hot rod. It's just what my dad and I wanted. When he retired to New Mexico this car lost its garage and he asked me to sell it. I kept it for two more years but don’t drive it enough. We're not trying to get all of our money out of it -- who could? -- and welcome respectful tire kickers. Naturally, the new owner will get a full tank of gas and a fresh oil change with filter, and all of the extra small parts on hand. Feel free to contact me (Greg) with any questions. ( Please keep in mind that, if emails are sent over the weekend, Hagerty does not not forward until the following Monday.)