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Rare 19631/2 FORD FALCON "SPRINT" CONVERTIBLE

For sale: 1963 Ford Falcon Convrt

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
Wonder Lake, Illinois, United States
Make:
Ford
Model:
Falcon
SubModel:
Convrt
Type:
Convertible
Trim:
sprint
Year:
1963
Mileage:
82,500
VIN:
3H15F######
Color:
white
Engine size:
308
Number of cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Drive type:
RWD
Interior color:
red
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

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This Falcon Sprint is one of 4602 Sprint convertibles buil, production started January of 1963 as part of Ford's " Total Performance" 1963 1/2 product line and ended July of 1963, a six month production run. Of just 4602, an educated guess would be half were 4 speed', very few exist today, this Sprint was built 7.19.63, the very last month of production. Amazingly, a previous California Ford dealership employee maintained it for 44 years! It was shipped to the San Josedistrictsales office and had been in CA. until 2015. The Sprints were built to accommodate the the 260 V8, with the addition of torque box reinforcemen, heavy duty suspension, heavy duty brakes, and thicker gauge frontsub-fram, lending it wellto performance modification, Holman Moody prepared Sprints resulted in class wins in the famed 1963 Monte Carlo Ralley . Currently, a potent, period correct, 1968 302, resides in the engine bay, smoot, responsive, with a beefy torque curve, it is a pleasure to row through the upgrade of a world class 5 speed. The 302 installed some time in the early 70's, now has approximately 500 miles on the precision machined seasoned block rebuild that includes balancing, H.O. heads, hard seat, forged pistons, moly rings,high volume oil pump, Competition Cams kit, aluminum intake,ceramic coated exhaust headers,new free flow dual exhaust, and 10"diaphragm clutch, fresh " World Class" T-5 five speed by Modern Drive line. The heavy duty suspension, has been upgraded as well, with 1" front sway bar, 3/4" rear bar, air shocks,7" wide positive offset wheels, and sixty's style traction masters . Factory power steerin, offer's amazingly flat, sure footed handling, for a 53 year old machine! Standard Sprint brakes are 10.80" by 2.25",offer the stopping power, while maintaining originality. Recent refresh includes new top, "Sprint" tachometer,new padded dash, front seat foams and covers, front and rear windowregulator rollers,and insulators (fuzzys),door panels, most weather stripping, wind lace,re-chromedA pillar trim,and much more.Doors lock with the original key, power top,heater,dash lights,turn signal, speedometer,water temp,fuel gaug, factory foot operated wiper washer system, seat adjuster, emergency brak, horns, are in working order with the exception of the AM radio. polished stainless trim is original to the car and is in exceptional condition.Floors,rockers, pinch welds,door bottoms,fenders, solid and rust free.While not perfect, the paint has been described by as better then driver quality. A real sleeper on the street, a rare and important part of Fords early 60's " Total Performance Era"history.Free shipping at advertised price in continental United States.https://youtu.be/ovM-9S2yAD0 see video.

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