Though there were many similarities to the Mustang, the Falcon and Mustang definitely hold their own in design, new product development and features. Lee Iacocca is responsible for this idea and if there had been no Falcon, there would have never been a Mustang. A variety of the chassis pieces and the design elements were Falcon pieces used to build the original 1964 ½ Mustang. Actually the original mustang was an evolution from the development of the Falcon. Considered to be the 'Model T of its day' the Ford Falcon was always easily recognizable by red 'pie-plate' taillights.ĭebuted in 1960, the Falcon was produced until 1970 and was offered in a variety of shapes and sizes that included two and four-door sedans, station wagons, 2-door hardtops, convertibles, sedan deliveries and Rancheros. Updates were made to the Falcon that included updates to the front and rear suspension, along with the clutch, rear axle, the braking system and engine mounts and exhaust. The successor to the XK was the XL and both were based on Canadian designs with only some minor updates for Australian conditions. The Ford Falcon was debuted in the first nationwide closed-circuit TV news conference. On September 2nd, 1959, the Falcon made its official debut with the XK and at the time it was described as a 'compact' because it was smaller than the popular family vehicles of the period. After seeing a mock-up of the Falcon that was being designed for the Canadian and American markets, Smith thought this was the perfect vehicle for Australia. Ford Australia managing director Charles Smith decided in 1958 following a trip to the USA that the vehicle wasn't right for the local market. At this time it was decided that Ford Australia would construct the Zephyr locally from the ground up instead of just assembly the parts that came by ship from Dagenham in the U.K. To see over 80 photos of this car, including the undercarriage please visit our website 1955 the decision was made to launch an Australian-built Ford. Because the Mustang had the same options that the Sprint had for only a small amount more, the Sprint never caught on. For the 1964 year, Ford added a Sprint Package, which gave the Falcon the Fairlane's 260 V8, a stiffer suspension, and a louder exhaust. Later in the 1964 model year, Ford's new offering for that market was launched: the Ford Mustang, based heavily on the Falcon's unified frame design. The second generation 1964 Falcon, launched in 1963, featured revised, more squared-off styling. Though preceded by the Rambler American, the Falcon was the first compact car marketed by the Big Three American manufacturers. The Ford Falcon is a model line of cars that was produced by Ford from the 1960 to 1970 model years. Drive this one out of our showroom or have us assist with shipping it to you anywhere in the United States! Don't hesitate to give us a call with any questions or for more information. This Falcon comes with some nice features such as power steering, front disc brakes, a power top, front vent windows, an aftermarket speaker, all-new front suspension, Crager wheels, and more. Powering this Ford is a 260ci V8 paired with an automatic transmission. This Falcon comes with a nice Blue exterior with a White top over a clean Blue interior. GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1964 Ford Falcon for your consideration.
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