1961 Ford Falcon Two-Door Sedan

Description

Imported from America in 2007 and in regular use since; very sweet engine; remarkably sound body; lots to like!

A scaled down version of the humungous Ford Galaxie, the Falcon could still seat six adults in reasonable comfort and remained in production from 1960 - 1970 in various body styles including two- and four-door sedans, convertibles and station wagons.

The standard engine was a 94bhp 2.4-litre Mileage Maker straight-six allied to three-speed manual column-shift transmission. From 1961 a more powerful 101bhp 2.8-litre (170ci) unit was available, with optional two-speed Ford-O-Matic transmission and claimed 30mpg economy.

This 1961 Falcon Two-Door Sedan has the 2.8-litre engine and auto 'box with the more rounded styling of the first generation models which ran from 1960 – 1963. It was imported from Seattle in 2007 and has been in the current ownership since 2016, notes on file stating that the engine had been reconditioned prior to shipping. While there are no invoices to substantiate this, it has certainly been starting instantly and running very sweetly indeed as we have moved it around on site.

The bodywork (with funky floral side stripes) is in remarkably sound condition, both above and below, notes on file stating that it “has never been welded and has no rust”. An online check of the MOT history shows that it has never had any advisories for corrosion since coming to the UK and has been in regular use, clocking up some 16,300 miles since 2007. Although it no longer needs one, the current MOT runs until May with just one advisory for wear to the o/s/f tyre.

In generally good condition throughout and not too big for British roads (and not too thirsty either!) it looks like a lot of fun at the guide price suggested.

For more information contact James on 07970 309907 or email james.dennison@brightwells.com