The Story

This 1962 Ford Falcon Futura rolled off the Lorain, Ohio assembly line on October 4, 1961, wearing its original Sandshell Beige paint over a Pearl Beige interior. Under the hood was a 170ci inline-six paired with a 2-speed Fordomatic automatic and a 7.5-inch axle with 3.50:1 gears. This engine and transmission have been upgraded to a healthy 302 and C4. The Futura represented Ford's upscale answer to the compact car market it had created just two years earlier. Introduced in 1960 as Ford's entry into the growing small car segment, the Falcon was an immediate success, selling over 417,000 units in its first year.

By 1962, Ford had refined the formula with the Futura trim level, which added bucket seats, deluxe interior appointments, and sleeker styling to differentiate it from the utilitarian base models. The Futura was positioned as a sporty, economical alternative to larger cars, and its success helped establish the template that would evolve into the legendary Mustang just two years later. The compact 109.5-inch wheelbase, simple mechanicals, and lightweight unibody construction made the Falcon an ideal platform for modification and hot rodding.

The seller purchased this Falcon from a neighbor who had acquired it as his first classic car, hoping to immerse himself in the hobby and learn restoration. However, family and business obligations put that dream on hold, and the car sat idle for 10 months. When the seller purchased it, the Falcon was not running due to wiring issues, which have since been corrected and upgraded. The car now runs and drives with a healthy 302 V8 swap replacing the original inline-six.

The Falcon holds a clean California title in the seller's name. There is a reserve that needs to be met in order for it to sell.