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- I Just Bought My Dream Car, DIY car review and car tour with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Buying a car. 1969 Ford Falcon review. Buying my dream car. Buying a used Ford. Should I buy a 1969 Ford Falcon? The truth about old cars. Old car problems. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.
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I miss 4 / 60 air conditioning ( 4 windows open & 60 miles per hour)
I bought the 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero Deluxe Model 30 years ago with the straight six. Still runs and looks great today. Replaced the brake shoes and fuel pump is all. Have had newer cars in that amount of time also, but those just couldn't out last the falcon.
GOOD MORNING,OFF TOPIC TRY TO EXPLAIN WHY GAS IS SOOOO HIGH,WENT TO THE AUTO STORE WINSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT$4.89/GALLON..TRANS FLIUD $15 A QT.!!!! LOOK YOUR SELF,THIS IS IN EAST TENN.(THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY)
I thought the last year for side-vents was 1968.
This is a real car
unlike over complicated modern crap that you can’t enjoy driving it or working on it.
My thoughts exactly.
100%
Today’s cars are - cars. Real ones. And they are generally far more reliable than 60s era cars needing far less regular maintenance.
@@gordtulk yes you’re right about reliability and many other things older cars lack but
things that older cars are superior is simplicity,materials and being repairable.
I doubt modern cars can survive decades and still be able to start and run like older cars.
@@Ray77582 not really, newer cars have better engines and metallurgy. Also the old cars all rusted out. Newer cars are coated better for that as well.
This car is a perfect example of pure simplicity not the nonsense of now days 😮
Absolutely 💯 I need this in my life!
you can fix them blindfolded, just by feel.
Good thing is that the modern falcons plays true to that part aswell. I own a FG XR6 falcon (pretty much base model) and I have to say for being a 16 year old car, it has been a delight to maintain. Easy to perform maintenance when needed, yeah the modern ones definitely have its quirks (diff bushes, power steering pump,) but other than that the modern Barra is a beast and is unbelievable how reliable it is, even when neglected that thing will stand the test of time.
Agreed; they would never sell that today! They couldn't make a ton of money with something so simple!!!
@@stockie6 not available in the US
Love the simplicity of a car like that, you can fix it with a screwdriver and a hammer no laptop required, no gadgets to bother you no spy camera to watch/track you but no cup holder OMG what will we do!! but got an ashtray and a vent window.
When I'd buy a car to fix up when young I'd remove and clean the ash tray , install , then use it to put change in for the drive throughs .
@gordsmith7656, yep and no "VTEC, VVT, cam phasers" etc. Just reliable old pushrod engines. I have a pushrod engine vehicle that's 20 yrs old with over 250,000 miles now and it's still going without ever touching engine/transmission internals. Also have a 10 yr old vehicle with VVT that needed cam shaft and lifters/rockers replaced after 80K-100K miles & transmission is slipping/shifting rough since 110K miles. These manufacturers produce junk and sell it for tens of thousands & then pass it off on customers to pay for the repairs/replacement. They should be held criminally liable for it.
How about a screwdriver and an adjustable wrench save the hammer for really stubborn problems. A 1960 Falcon was my first car in 1966. Straight 6 three on the tree & AM radio. What else do you need?
Amen! The good old days...I want a '60 something car again! 😁
The bench seats were great. The little lady scoot up next to me, I work the clutch she shifts the gears. Wonderful times
@ralphriffle1126, bench seats were also great for us kids when we all went to the drive-in theaters with our pillows and blankets etc. I remember the "3 on the tree" transmissions, one in an old Chevy pickup inline 6 and the other an old '73 Ford Econoline van, the one with the "moon" shaped rear windows with an inline 6 300.
The idea of automatic is that you can put your arm around the GF
i work the clutch and she works the stick lol
You stole my thoughts,👹
sad bitter lonely engineers never felt the touch of a woman. never had the pleasure to own a bench seat vehicle however lucky enough to own a 2002 mercury so I can work on some things myself still the computers but nothing like today love my car one day funds permitting would like to own a 67-74 cheers
My second car was a ‘70 Ford Maverick. My first was a ‘68 Galaxie. I miss them and my youth every day.
My first was a 67’ Galaxie! Ultimate drive inn car. I miss wing windows…
My 1st car was a 1965 Ford falcon future coupe 289 V8. Always loved the shape over the mustang.
67 Mercury Cougar. Loved that car and had a 289 V8. It's basically a fancy Mustang
All the inexperience. Where did it go?
Some of us lived through the 60's and that's most definitely a keeper.
My first purchase was a '70 Maverick, plaid seats,three on the tree, 6 cylinder and certainly glad to be able to drive a car I could pay for and call my own. Forgot all about dad's '70 Camero Hugger, 350, gold, with the Hurst 4-speed. I can still hear him laughing when I drove up in the green Maverick.
Just a battery every four years and routine maintenance.
ME TOO! you almost never worried about your car starting!!
I am an Australian and own a 1968 Australian Ford Falcon with a 351 Cleveland V8. My car is very similar to yours with some detail changes like different instruments and different rear end styling . 60's and 70's Falcons are very popular here and are getting very expensive to buy . One model the 1971 Falcon GTHO have been sold for over $1000000 .
Bathurst Allan Moffat Dickie Johnson. My mate owns a South African GT. Those were the days
Do you ever play make believe Road Warrior like Mel G and call your car an Interceptor? 🤪
@@nozzledrichhard no..🤨
@@nozzledrich Wrong model falcon. the falcon he is talking about is the XT-XW falcon. while the falcon you are thinking about is the Ford XB falcon coupe.
@@joyfuldivision64the Interceptor was four door wasn't it?
my 1965 Mercury Comet is the sister car of the Falcon and i love how simple it is. it is still in really good shape too. it was my dads first car in highschool and it originally had a 289 when he got it but he blew it up street racing. to quote him he said "i beat that 400 Pontiac though and it still got me home and never quit on me until i pulled it in the barn and shut it off" . then after that it had basically a brand new 302 swapped into it (same engine it still has). then it was stored away in the mid 90s up until last fall when we decided to get it out and put it back on the road. all we did to get it running was throw a fresh battery in it and put gas to it then boom fired up like it was never parked. hasnt given me a single problem yet and is a blast to drive. there is no way a modern car could sit for 30+ years and not have a bunch of problems when you go to try and start it
My Mom's first can was a '61 Falcon Station Wagon. When she and my dad went out to play bridge, their 13 year old son would go out driving. That lasted until I was arrested but I learned to drive in that car.
How did they catch you? Traffic control, accident...? What was the fine?
@@G.T.muzika I drove past a cop and he said I looked 12. Got 40 hours of community service.
That's funny I used to do the same thing
You got off easy. Good for you.😊
*Simplicity is beautiful!*
Most people inherently know something that is good when they see it!
Wish you could still buy something like this today brand new!
My dad always used Ford Falcons as taxi cabs from the 60s to the 90s. Falcons were the best cop pursuit vehicle in Australia.
Come to Australia where they made the falcon into a GTHO became the world fastest 4 door production car . The government stopped production because it thought mum or dad shouldn’t be driving 6 kids around at 140 mph can’t see a problem,can you 😊
Apparently, the government knew that GM and Chrysler in Australia, were developing equally insane prototypes to rival the GTHO......and so the govt had to step in and put a halt to the craziness 😂
@@daveanaru3038 wow interesting but totally believable l guess that the big car companies had a lot of influence Another case of Greed and fear wrecking grass roots innovation and wild boys wanting to have fun😜
The good old days, the 300 straight 6 was a strong engine.
This one has 200. The guy I work for now worked for Ford as an engineer. Although he didn't know why, the 200s tended to burn valves. The 300 was indestructible.
The 300 was offered in Ford trucks and vans but never in passenger cars.
The Ford 200 cid was an excellent engine. Their only issue was valve stem seals that hardened and broke up, leading to some oil consumption and spark plug fouling. It was a relatively easy fix by pressuring the cylinders with compressed air to keep the valves closed and using a valve spring compressing tool to remove the valve keepers and springs to access the stem seals for replacement. These were very easy engines to work on, unlike today’s underhood nightmares.
@@susanalbert4110 If there was no readily available compressed air the valves could be kept closed by inserting some sturdy rope in through the spark plug hole, then rotating the crankshaft until the piston rose and the rope pushed the valves closed. I've seen that done on a second generation AMC V8. It should work on other OHV or OHC engines.
When I worked at UPS in the early 70’s we were putting 300’s in box trucks and they performed very well.
That falcon is beautiful.
I have an Australian 2006 Ford Falcon with a 4L inline 6 cyl Zf 6 speed Auto. It has 255 hp and 382nm. Engine runs very smooth as I service it regularly. Looks great Scotty.
Those Barras are one of the best engines ever made - hands down. I have driven many cars. None seem to be able to beat its performance, reliability, smoothness, and highway efficiency. It also sounds good.
The cars now suck
In those days the owners manual told you how to adjust the valves, nowadays they tell you don't drink the engine coolant. A time capsule from better times.
My Dad had a 1963 Falcon 2 Door Blue
Coupe 6 Cil..with 3 Speed on the tree!
Great Memories! 🙏
We had a 1968 Dodge Dart 2-door coupe with the 225 Slant-Six. God, I wish we still had it. Great to drive and got over 30-mpg.
I had a '67 Barracuda Formula S ,Coupe , 383 , 4 speed , w/ 8 3/4 rear , I put a 440 w/ a button clutch in in '81 did 11.00 flat quarter mile and got 25 M.P.G. HIGHWAY ! 160 M.P.H. top speed w/L6015's IN THE WHEEL WELLS ! 😁😁
@@keithpearson7059 Lovely car that. though I must admit to liking the "Notch-Back model of the Cuda in the 68.
@@ditzydoo4378 The dealer names for the 2 of 3 body styles is "Coupe " and "Sports Coupe " I had ( for 31 years ) an all steel '68 Barracuda Sports Coupe 383 , Formula S , 4 speed O.E. ! that was recently stolen by a relative and SOLD ! ( I like the Coupes more ) .
@@ditzydoo4378 Barracuda"s were made '64 1/2 - '69 , CUDA 's were made '70 - 74 . The factory names of 2 of 3 Barracuda's were " Coupe " and "Sport Coupe " . I had an O.E. '68 Barracuda Sports Coupe Formula S , 383 , 4 Speed , w/ 8 3/4 rear AL STEEL ( for 31 YEARS ) that a relative sold ( illegally ! ) .
I never got better than low 20's in my slant sixes. And I drove pretty conservatively.
Awesome, Scotty.
My Dad (1940-2023) bought a 1969 Galaxie 500 in that red. Great car, 3 on the tree- but he put a Hurst floor shifter in it.
The only new car he ever bought.
RIP, Daddy.
That sounds like a sweet car ....i have a 68 Ford Galaxie 390 my Grandpa bought new.....a great running car....and great memories..
Beautiful little Falcon. My dad bought one new back in 69' just like it. Have some great memories of that car. Like the 69' Plymouth Satellite I had, the simplicity and durability of these cars were amazing.
I had a 2002 Australian made Ford Falcon here in New Zealand.Still had that 4 litre engine but they put an overhead camshaft and fuel injection on it.Loved the way it cruised down the road.Terrible for rust as Scotty said.A British UA-camr bought one to travel around the country and had it shipped back to Britain because he liked it so much.
Yep, I'm a Hubnut fan too. I also drove thousands of miles in Falcons as a taxi driver in Brisbane - Gold Coast between 2003-2006. I'm from NZ originally.
Yeah Ian's AU was a character. I did the temp headliner swap in it. He drove my XR6T that he made a video on. I want to take the BA to the UK one day for an overseas roadtrip, be cool to park it next to his AU again on the otherside of the world next time
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I've had 5 falcons. Loved every one.
That is probably the most pristine 69 Falcon on the planet. No one ever desired The four doors and they all got scrapped.
I had a 1960 Falcon ($1358) that my wifes cousin sold me for $150 in 1967. I could fix almost everything myself, because it was such a simple car. It had 80K, but ran as quiet as new. No AT, and 2 doors. No passenger side sun visor. The rock bottom model. No door switches for the dome light. It got about 25mpg. I used it to go to work. My wife had a '63 Fairlane station wagon. We drove them for about 3 years until the bottom rusted out of both of them.
The best part is the antitheft device.
Car thieves today can't drive a standard shift!
One of Scotty’s best videos. He looks so happy in this one!
I got a 1966 Falcon Futura Sports Coupe with just a tad over 27,000 original miles on it The only change I made was to fit air conditioning. I bought an original Ford under dash evaporator unit so it looks like it's correct. Drives like a dream!
My dad had a 1964 4 door, white Falcon . Had that 6 banger w/3 on the tree. Was a great car!
Modernized is a BIG DOWNGRADE. A Falcon, like that '69, or a Maverick, or a '60s/'70s Chevy Nova is exactly what we need as transportation cars today. Simple, NO COMPUTERS, lasts forever, easy to work on, reliable, affordable, rear wheel drive, could be had with a manual transmission. I am still driving a 1972 Ford Pinto Squire wagon my dad bought new. Still runs great. On its third engine, but it's easier and cheaper to replace the engine than deal with the computerized garbage in a "modern" car. It only has around a million miles on it. Cars DO NOT RUST in AZ.
Finally, a car I could work on!
In the tv show Hazel, Mr. Baxter drove a 1961 or 62 Ford Falcon 4 door to work while his wife got the Ford Country Squire wagon. He was an attorney, and she was a stay at home mom, but she got the good car while Mr. B drove the dinky Falcon
Here in New Zealand, I had one of these. Our's were AUSSIE ones, assembled in NZ. Most common ones were 3 on the tree manual, with the big 250 cube 6, like mine. Converted mine to 302w with Toploader 4 speed. Still remembered with much fondness !!
My first vehicle was a '60 Ford Falcon with under 70k miles. I was 16 in 1986 and I had to tune up this vehicle to get it running; it was my great-grandmother's car bought new. It had a straight six and a 2 speed automatic. Rangoon Red with a roof painted in refrigerator white. She was a slow car. And air wipers suck. But it was simple, solid, and reliable.
The '65 Falcon I had was the best car I've ever owned. And putting a built 351C didn't hurt!
My aunty & uncle had one of those styled Falcons but in a wagon here in Australia.
It lasted 35 years and 9 children😅
In Australia Falcons were sold as full size family cars. Bench seats were common until the very late 1970’s. Standard engines were the straight sixes and v8’s were optional. Reliable, tough (once modified for Australian conditions from 64/65) and exceptionally popular. Great cars.
Are you in Australia? Do you see any V8 interceptors driving around believe one is called the NightRider
@nickyj3571 that was a 71 monaro coupe not a falcon 😂
Loved the Oz 73 Falcon Pursuit Special in Mad Max 1
@@stevedickson5853 last of the big V8s
My first car back in 1972 was a 1964 Ford Falcon Futura. It was a 2 door hardtop with bucket seats. I would love to have that car back.
Love the old classic car video. Please do more.
Thank you Scotty.
Amen!
I had a 64 1/2 Mustang in 81 and a 69 Mustang Fast Back in 89.... and , still do.
When I was a kid, my father bought a used 1966 Ford Falcon Ranchero. That truck had some balls with an inline 6 270cu-in motor.and an awesome Ford 9" rear end but the drum brakes absolutely sucked! How we didn't get killed in that thing, I'll never know but he quickly converted the front to disc brakes. It was a great truck after that!
We made these here in Australia . As teenagers in the 80s we all had them , you could get a nice V8 for a few grand...and we could fix most things ourselves
I miss working on my own car. My first car was a 66 AMC Rambler 770 coupe. Super simple to work on, from engine to transmission and everything in between. Thanks for memories Scotty!
Didn't know you guys had them in the US!
One of the 2 most popular cars in Australia for 50 years (along with the Holden Commodore, which I think they ended up rebadging as the Chevrolet SS in the US).
Learned to drive in an early 80's XE Falcon station wagon. Thing was like a hearse!
Great stuff Scotty!
I have a 2008 Pontiac G8 and it’s a great Holden product. It even says it on the frame sticker😂
@@pmscalisi Ah yes! I do remember us exporting it as the Pontiac G8 as well! Made in my home town of Adelaide. Commodores were great - I had a VH & a VS. Sadly the factory shutdown in 2017. Ford shutdown a few years prior. Holden Commodore Vs Ford Falcon was a big part of our culture, from consumer to the V8 racetrack. It's all soulless imports now...
It's a Ford lmao. Why would the US not have em
@@YungEagle3kJust like the US don't have the Ford Everest. The Falcon was exclusively made in Australia for our local market from 1972 - 2016.
@YungEagle3k not all fords were marketed for the US
Those were the days when everything was simple and affordable. You brought back happy memories to me. I had a 1965 Mustang convertible 289 engine 3 speed manual on the floor,hurst shifter, air shocks in the rear, thrust mufflers. I took it on my honeymoon to cove haven Pennsylvania . It was my favorite and best car 🚘 I’ve ever owned I miss that car and time in my life
Thanks, oddly interesting.Admittedly, my “ fave” car was a 1966/FORD GALAXIE 500 XL/ BURGANDY ( like LENO’s , LESS the DISC brakes,7LITRE,etc.) 4 Speed/Deluxe Black Int/352/ 4 BBL….ADMITTEDLY, update immediately with Metallic Brakes/ Tires/ Shocks,etc.. Interestingly,FORD PERFORMANCE had **COOLANT RECOVERY System ( Special Order @ Dealer , ,albeit before in AUTO Stores, NOT ON from Factory, etc.) . Anyways, great buy in 1967, @ my Dodge Dealer ( only Manuel tranny on lot).
Up until 1971, our Australian Falcon was heavily based on the US Falcon, with some local styling and engineering changes. Even 1972-1998 were based on the same platform, but locally designed bodywork. We called it a 'big' family car down here, not a compact. The likes of a Galaxie or Impala, ordinary family cars in the US, were considered flamboyant land yachts down here.
Lifting up the gear shift to start. I remember that. All auto Fords practically did.
Yup, our 68 Torino GT's both did.
Now THAT is a car! OMG you can actually SEE the spark plugs AND put a wrench in the engine compartment! The Ford straight 6 is really an indestructible mill. The BPI distributor still has some advantages & that's all I should say here LOL.
Ah, the memories! My 1st car was a '65 Ford Falcon, i think my Dad wanted it but gave it to me anyway. Lol He liked the cast iron 6, said i'd get good mileage, & i did! I could get all my camping gear in the trunk and i'd pick up 5 or 6 friends of mine and i'd drive us down to Sandusky Ohio from Flint, MI to camp & play at Cedar Point for a weekend. I wouldn't have to fill the tank until the way back! Loved that car! Gotta say, i dont miss the steering or brakes though, i am spoiled with the power amenities these days!😄
In Australia they stuffed a 351 cubic inch Cleveland V8 into the '71 GTHO Falcon. The HO stood for handling options. It was reportedly the fastest four door mass produced car in the world at that time.
My first car was a 63 Falcon Futura sedan ... 170 straight 6 and a 3 on the tree. Loved that car. My 2nd favourite of everything I've ever owned. You don't see many of the post-65 models. Why? Mustang ate them. But fun fact, 60s Mustang parts (other than body panels) are pretty much 1:1 swaps into a Falcon. Beauty of a ride there!!
That is why they developed the first mustang in less than a year. Just sheet metal on a falcon.
bench seats have a lot of uses comment --ah yes the memorys''what an era''.Makes me feel sad and smile at the same time getting old,those were the days.This video made me quietly shed a tear whilst making sure my family couldn't see it.
I had a '70 Maverick when I lived in CA.. It was a super dependable, super easy to work on, rode & drove good and ran like a clock...a generally great car!
You would’ve loved the Australian Ford Falcon. Lots of power, and with bulletproof engine. A shame Ford refused to export it to you guys
A generous friend bought my mother and me (12 yrs old) a new 1966 Ford Falcon. 170 cu inches of monstrous torque. We drove it everywhere in Lewistown, Montana and eventually into the grave after it passed on to my friends sons. He was a wonderful man. It was a wonderful car. Thanks Bill. RIP.
I have a AU Falcon ute, (1999) has a straight 6 cylinder 4.1 litre engine. Has done 464000 kms. No sign of dying any time soon.
They were Australia's favourite car too mate. We made Falcons up to just a few years ago. Great cars. The Falcon independent rear suspension we developed for our Falcons actually went on the American Mustang when it went IRS!😊
No it didn't, the control blade IRS in BA-FGX is completely different to the S550 IRS...trust me I own a 2016 Mustang GT and a FG Falcon....the IRS in the Mustang shares nothing in common with the control blade
This video brought back a lot of memories. My mother bought a 68 Mustang that I later obtained that had the same setup. The only option it had was an automatic transmission. The in-line 200 motor was tough as nails.
My Dad owned a 1964 and 1970 Falcon. That 64 was “three on the tree”. Had that great plastic off-gassing smell.
I live in Australia and I can tell you the old fords are still liked here now as they did back in the day.
I had a 1962 Falcon with the 144 six which was my Collage car in 1974 that served me all the way to 1982 when I bought my 1st new car...a Subaru. Not much power, soft ride, quiet, the 144 was SO quiet, just a Perfect economy car that got 27MPG.
Ford Falcon's were big in Australia and New Zealand and still are
My first car was a 1963 ford falcon! Loved that car until it broke down driving from Florida to Ohio. Hitchhiking back to Ohio. Can’t remember what the hell happened to it!!😮
In Argentina the Ford Falcon was an extremely popular car in the late 60; the 70's, 80's and early 90's. It got a tainted rep 'cos the military intelligence services used it to patrol during the dictatorship of the 70's and undoubtedly a good lot were transported to their death in one.
The car was extremely popular for it's understated classy looks and reliability. There was even a luxury class which ( back then ) would've been on a par with Mercedes and BMW, at least as far as advertising. This video brought back a lot of memories. You gonna give that one away?
That looks amazing. It looks new!
I had a 69 falcon 2 door and I loved it. Bought it in 1980. 😢 I miss it.
There are shoulder straps. They're stowed above the door, very inconvenient, but there. They were visible in one of your interior shots. My '67 Galaxy that I still have, and my '69 Country Squire wagon, and '69 LTD had the same thing. Only for two of the three front passengers, none for the middle front, or three rear passengers. Never used them because they were a pain, so just used the lap belts. Jayman...
Our 1968 Ford Fairlane 2dr had that as well. They were stowed above door in the roof.
My first car was a hand me down 68 falcon from my dad. Loved that car!
Had the earlier version of this, a '66 XP Falcon sedan, here in Oz. Fitted with the 200 Super Pursuit and the BW-35 'box. Drums all round, no heater; gee, that car was cold in a Melbourne winter! But, it was the first of a line of Falcons for me; XA, XC, XE, AU-III, plus two of our Territorys, one of which I still use every day.
I had a 67 Ranchero 200 6cyl automatic. The flex plate disintegrated. I pulled the mill, replaced the flex plate dropped it back in & got it running, at my lunch break.
My first car was a '67 Fairlane, loved that thing! Lots of great memories!
My parent's first second car was a 1960 falcon 2 door 3 on the tree. I was 5 so never drove it but we had fun...
Hey...isn't that the SAME 69 Ford Falcon that KIWI had at his shop that Uncle Tony liked? Can't be too many Indian Fire Red met. Wimbledon White 69 Falcons around Tn.
My dad bought a new 1969 yellow Falcon later had it painted red. In 1986 my neighbor sold me their 1967 for $400 it was also a six with a/c. No rust no dents and funny it was yellow too 😂 My wife LOVED IT! She still tells me it was her favorite. Thank you Scotty.
This is my dream car! We need them 3D printed.
If I can ever afford one, the Falcon I would like to have would be a 1962 light blue, 4 door with the little round decorations out on the front of the fenders. My grandpa had one and I drove it a few times. A very nice older vehicle.
I had a 1965 sky blue falcon, great little car
Nice old Ford Falcon! As a matter of fact, I still drive a Ford Falcon! A 2009 FG XR6 to be precise. And the "Barra" motor is excellent!
That's a beautiful classic. Nothing new comes close.
I owned 2 ford falcons, 66 67 both with the 200 little 6 cylinder, Great gas mileage, Mine were 2 doors, Both were standards, 3 speeds, The 67 I put a 289 from a 65 mustang with 4 speed, It moved right on down the road.
Keep the old cars coming Scotty. ❤
I would love to see you review the Australian 1971 Falcon GTHO Phase III with a worked 351 Cleveland, top-loader gearbox and 9" diff. Quite fast for that time but anybody who wants one now that is numbers matching original homologation needs to have a lot of money :)
I want my 1961 Falcon back.
It was a sad day in Australia when they stopped making Falcons here.
My parents bought me one when I turned 15 and I started driving it when I got my license at 16. Mine was a 1965. It had a straight 6 absolutely the best car I ever owned.
My first car was a 1964 falcon. 2 door, no post. 302 V8 with a 4 speed Borg/Warner manual transmission. That was back in the mid 80s. Still have the car and need to restore it but it's still solid.
I owned a 70 Ford maverick back when I was a teenager and I loved it, very simple to work on and very dependable, I didn’t mind the manual steering or manual brakes. I wish I still owned that car, it’s was when I lived in California in the 70’s and it was clean.
I miss my ‘70 Maverick but not its drum brakes. Too many life flashing before my eyes stops with those brakes.
My dad bought a new '61 fire engine red Falcon wagon. It was fine for the four of us and we lived at a elevation of 7500 ft and the six cylinder did fine. Too bad my brother totaled it the day he got his license.
simple as a pair of pliers the car and the 200 engine were a great combination
These Falcons are good looking cars. I'd love to cruise in this! 😊
I bought my daughter her first car...1963 Flacon 2 door 260/auto. Fun car.
Here in New Zealand we got the Falcon (and the GM equivalent the Commodore) until somewhere around 2017. In the Antipodes these cars are considered full sized! They had and still have a dedicated following!
I was always fond of my 1964 ranchero. It was almost a falcon! Mine had a 289 in it! Sweet ride but terrible in snow!
Ford Falcons of that era resemble the Mk.2 Cortina we had in the UK. In a country where nowhere is more than 100 miles from the sea we had the same problem as you guys, the dreaded Tin Worm. The top of the range Cortina (1600E) was a doozy.
It sure brought back memories for me Scotty. Love it. ☺️👍
@1:45 Ford 200 - 6 cylinder had 7 main bearings since 1965 - it was a super smooth engine
In Australia there was a variant of these called the GTHO phase 3, it came with with a hot 351 V8 and was the worlds fastest four door production car for a time.
Ford Australia went on to produce new Falcon models until 2016.
Actually because of the Maverick, the 1970 Falcon was a strippo torino body car, though a few had 429s.
1950 Nash Rambler says, “Excuse me!” 🙂
Yes , that's FACT , Nash and Rambler BEAT THE BIG 4 BY YEARS OR DECADES . ( long before 1960 ) .
Even the Studebaker Lark beat the Falcon and Corvair.
The 1950 Rambler was so good, when the American Recession of 1957-58 started , George Romney had the tooling dusted off and returned the basic car to production as the 1958 Rambler American.
@@keithpearson7059 What about the Metropolatin?
I had a 66 and 68 falcon when i was in college both ran much better than the chevy straight sixes i had
I loved the 1964 Falcon Sprint, they were fun to drive.👍🏻👍🏻