Large automobiles were becoming increasingly expensive, making smaller cars such as Fiats, Renaults, Toyotas, and Volkswagens increasingly attractive. Towards the mid-1950s, all three manufacturers realized that this strategy would no longer work. Historically, the "Big Three" auto manufacturers ( GM, Ford, and Chrysler), focused purely on the larger and more profitable vehicles in the US and Canadian markets. He decided the new car did not fit with Ford's other offerings, so this design eventually became the Mercury. From 1972, Ford Australia continued development of the Falcon as a model line distinct to the region, lasting through 2016.Įdsel Ford first used the term "Falcon" for a more luxurious Ford he designed in 1935. Following its discontinuation in that region, the platform continued in production through 1991 by Ford Argentina (as the Ford Granada). Alongside the first generations of the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar pony cars and the Ford Econoline/Ford Falcon Van/Ford Club Wagon vans, the platform was used for two generations of successors to the Falcon, including the Ford Maverick and Mercury Comet and the later Ford Granada and Mercury Monarch the Lincoln Versailles luxury sedan was the final model line derived from the Falcon.ĭuring its production, the Falcon was manufactured by Ford in multiple facilities across North America. Through the 1960s, Ford would produce three distinct generations of the Falcon a final version of the Falcon served as the lowest-price version of the Ford Torino.įor nearly two decades, the model architecture used by the Falcon was used by eleven Ford vehicle lines. Alongside its larger counterparts, the Falcon offered a full range of body styles, including two-door and four-door sedans, two-door hardtops and convertibles, two-door and four-door station wagons (the former, serving as a basis of the final Ford sedan delivery), and coupe utility pickups (serving as the basis of the Ford Ranchero). In contrast to its Chevrolet Corvair and (Plymouth) Valiant competitors, the Falcon was developed as a scaled-down version of the full-size Ford Galaxie sedan. Though preceded by the Rambler American, the Falcon was the first compact car marketed by the Big Three American manufacturers. To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage please visit our website Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, processing and/or $199 documentation fees.The Ford Falcon is a model line of cars that was produced by Ford from the 1960 to 1970 model years. The Ford Motor Company was a sponsor of the show, and also sponsored The Ford Show during the late 1950s. TV commercials now used the character Hazel as well as the Peanuts cartoon characters. Later in 1964, Ford's new offering for that market was launched: the Ford Mustang, based heavily on the Falcon's unitized frame design but with no compromises about its youthful, fun intention. The new look was more squared-off, more modern, as Ford pursued the youth market. A redesign changed the Falcon's looks for 1964. It was a sales success for Ford initially, outselling rival compacts from Chrysler and Motors introduced at the same time. The Ford Falcon was an automobile which was produced by the Ford from 1960 to 1970 across three generations. This Falcon is ready to go for its next owner, please call or email us today for more information. Some features include new exhaust, steering bushings, front end alignment, and much more. The 206 cubic inch Inline 6 is the original and is paired to a very smooth shifting 3 speed automatic transmission. The vehicle's body is in great shape and shows no signs of rust, mechanically the engine and transmission were gone through within the last 4 years. This Falcon is finished in Corinthian White over a Black interior which are both in great shape. GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1963 Ford Falcon Convertible for consideration.
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