1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible on 2040-cars
Lansing, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:5.0
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Red
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Falcon
Trim: Sprint package
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Mileage: 66,000
Options: Convertible
Sub Model: Sprint
Exterior Color: Red
Up for auction is my 1964 Sprint convertible. I have owned and driven this car for over 20 years and have decided to let it go. The paint is ok for a 18 year old paint job but has flaws and chips consistent with its age. It's still nice but far from show quality. The interior also has flaws consistent with its age. The autometer gauges work great. The stereo system works great too but could use an upgrade. The driver's side seat has a tear in the carpet under the seat back. Has a nice Flaming River tilt steering column and a real wood steering wheel with billet trim. All the chrome around the windshield has been replated and looks great.
Engine is a 5.0 liter removed from a wrecked 93 Mustang Cobra with around 35K on it. It has around 40K now. This engine comes stock with a better cam and intake and Roller Rocker heads. It has BBK headers exiting into 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers. The transmission is a 5 speed manual shift removed from a 93 Mustang with around 30K. The rack and pinion front suspension is a crossmember kit from Street Rod Engineering in Arizona and has tubular upper and lower control arms.
Underneath the car is clean. Floor pans have been replaced. Also has welded in tubular frame connectors. Rear is an 8 inch with an Auburn posi unit and 3.80 gears.
This car is fast, handles great and is fun to drive! I just don't have the time or money to continue to work on the car. Lots of new parts...too much to list. Thanks.
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