It rode a 109.5 wheelbase, which compared with the Thunderbird and Galaxie was 9.5 inches shorter, and it was more than 20 inches smaller from end-to-end. Ford introduced it originally as “The New Size Ford,” which was essentially just a term that meant compact.
The first generation of the Ford Falcon kicked off in 1960 and lasted four model years through 1963. First Generation 1960–1963 Ford Falcon 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint (Credit: GTHO/Wikimedia) Still, we can only hope they decide to stick a 450+ horsepower 5.0 Coyote V8 underneath the hood and try again. As of 2024, Ford has still not revived the Falcon namesake. Instead, the Pinto and Torino took over in its place. Unfortunately, the new intermediate Falcon was short-lived, and did not survive to make it to 1971. This version got the all-powerful 429 Cobra Jet Ram Air V8, producing a maximum of 370 horsepower.
In its place, halfway through 1970, they brought out the intermediate sized version based on the Fairlane/Torino chassis. Unfortunately, production stopped on it just a few months into the 1970 model year. This was the most powerful domestic compact Falcon ever built. The third generation began in 1966, and the 1968 Ford Falcon used a double-barrel version of the 302 V8, making 220–230 horsepower. It was good for 200 horsepower, and in 1967 it got the four-barrel version, making 225 horsepower. The second generation began in 1964, and the 1965 Ford Falcon got the two-barrel carb version of the 289 Challenger V8 used in the Mustang. In 1963, the line got its first V8, a 164 horsepower 260 cid small-block. Ford introduced the Falcon as a new compact for 1960, which they dubbed “The New-Size Ford.” It was available as a wagon, sedan, or coupe, but was severely lacking in the power department. The Ford Falcon spanned three generations from 1960–1970, and it sold well over 2.6 million units. Read on to learn all about the 1960–1970.5 Ford Falcon. It’s not quite as iconic as some of the other more legendary cars of the day, like the Plymouth Road Runner or Pontiac GTO, but enthusiasts still fondly remember the Falcon today as a formidable compact muscle car. The short lived 1970.5 Falcon on the intermediate Ford Fairlane/Torino chassis got power plants all the way up to the 429 Cobra Jet Ram Air V8, which produced 370 horsepower. The Falcon started life as a compact and economy car, but by the late-1960s was verging on muscle car territory. Most people know it as the basis for the Ford Mustang, but it was a solid offering on its own.
With the prices of genuine XR GTs being nearly out of reach, this is a fantastic replica that will provide many fun memories.It may have been short lived, but the Ford Falcon was one of the top cars of the 1960s. The car has a new fuel tank and GT badging all round. New redline tyres, rear window louvre and rare remote boot lid option have been fitted. The original radio is in place but does not work.Īll gauges are new or refurbished and the odometer was reset at the time of engine rebuild. The interior has been re-upholstered to a high standard – the seats, door cards, dash and new carpet are all immaculate.
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Power is put to the road via a Ford C4 automatic transmission with a Hurst “look-a-like” manual shifter. Gold and powered by a strong 289ci Ford V8 with four barrel carburettor and MSD ignition inside a spotless engine bay.
Stunning Falcon XR GT replica presented in sparkling G.T. Only approximately 684 genuine XR GTs were produced. The XR GT scored the first ever win by a V8 at the Bathurst 1000 – prior to 1967 the Mount Panorama circuit had been regarded as too tough for the larger V8 cars. A four-speed manual gearbox, sports suspension, steering wheel impact pad and 5.5 inch rims were all standard. The dawn of the Aussie muscle car started in 1967 when the XR GT variant was released - it featured a 225HP version of the 289ci engine and was developed from Fords’ special Police Interceptor Pack.Įxcept for a handful of cars, all of the original GTs were painted in “G.T. This was the first Aussie Falcon to be offered with a V8 engine - Ford’s sweet 289ci (4.7 L) Windsor unit – coupled to a four barrel carburettor. Introduced in September 1966 and based on the American Falcon, the XR Falcon was promoted as the “Mustang-bred Falcon”.
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