Lot Ended
Description
Imported from America in 2007 and in regular use since; very sweet
engine; remarkably sound body; lots to like!
A scaled down
version of the humungous Ford Galaxie, the Falcon could still seat six adults in
reasonable comfort and remained in production from 1960 - 1970 in various body
styles including two- and four-door sedans, convertibles and station wagons.
The standard engine was a 94bhp 2.4-litre Mileage Maker straight-six
allied to three-speed manual column-shift transmission. From 1961 a more
powerful 101bhp 2.8-litre (170ci) unit was available, with optional two-speed
Ford-O-Matic transmission and claimed 30mpg economy.
This 1961 Falcon Two-Door Sedan has the 2.8-litre engine and auto
'box with the more rounded styling of the first generation models which ran from
1960 – 1963. It was imported from Seattle in 2007 and has been in the current
ownership since 2016, notes on file stating that the engine had been
reconditioned prior to shipping. While there are no invoices to substantiate
this, it has certainly been starting instantly and running very sweetly indeed
as we have moved it around on site.
The
bodywork (with funky floral side stripes) is in remarkably sound condition,
both above and below, notes on file stating that it “has never been welded and
has no rust”. An online check of the MOT history shows that it has never had any
advisories for corrosion since coming to the UK and has been in regular use,
clocking up some 16,300 miles since 2007. Although it no longer needs one, the
current MOT runs until May with just one advisory for wear to the o/s/f tyre.
In generally good condition throughout and not
too big for British roads (and not too thirsty either!) it looks like a lot of
fun at the guide price suggested.
For more
information contact James on 07970 309907 or email james.dennison@brightwells.com