1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint Hard Top (1 Owner) on 2040-cars
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Engine:289 V8
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Blue
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Blue
Model: Falcon
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Futura
Drive Type: 4-speed
Mileage: 111,888
Due to some things that have come up, I am considering selling this 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint Hard Top. I obtained the car from the original owner with plans on fully restoring it. This was the last year of this body style and this was a fully loaded model, I have the original window sticker and many records for it as well. If you know these cars, you know the hard tops are getting hard to find.. This is a true "Sprint" 4speed (in the floor) car. It has been sitting for a long time, but I installed a new carb and did alittle work the engine runs good, BUT does smoke under load, so would say needs rings. I drove it around the block and the trans seems to have no issues.. Very minimal rust, I plan to post more pics of those areas.. Car has never been in a major wreck.. I was friends with the owner and know the car was not abused and well taken care off.. Stored inside a climate controlled garage since the 80's.. Please send me any questions you might have and I will respond as soon and as best as I can.. Thank you for looking..
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