Introduced in September 1959, the Ford Falcon was a front-engine, rear-drive, compact car that was produced right through to 1970 across three generations. A sales success for Ford initially, the Falcon outsold contemporary rivals from Chrysler and General Motors.

There were a range of different body designs and two engine choices – the 200ci 6-cylinder and the 302ci Windsor V8. Transmission was either a 3-speed manual or 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic auto.

The top of the line was the highly trimmed Futura Sports Coupe which featured bucket seats, upgraded carpets, ash trays and chrome side window frames that gave the car the look of a hardtop.

These Sports coupes were the rarest model for 1969 and are the most sought after today.

THE CAR

Imported from Santa Paula, California, this rust-free Charcoal Grey Sports Coupe Futura is one tough Falcon.

Over the last 10 years, the original Ford 302ci V8 engine has been rebuilt and customised featuring a 600 CFM Holley carburettor, Hi-Po cam, roller rockers and headers.

The original column shift auto has been upgraded with a 4-speed gearbox has been rebuilt as has the differential. Since the rebuild, the car has travelled around 5,000 kms. This car has power steering.

The brake calipers, master cylinder and brake booster have been rebuilt – the car has a disc brake front end. On the rear, finned brake drums have been fitted to help dissipate heat faster.

A 2-inch stainless steel exhaust has been added as have stainless steel brake and fuel lines and a new Australian fuel tank has been fitted.

New suspension has been installed including 1-inch lowered springs in the front, a beefier front sway bar in the front and a sway bar added to the rear.

Inside the car features a new black leather custom interior with “Futura” accents and white stitching on the dash. There is also a Dakota digital dash display, a RetroSound Bluetooth radio and all speakers have been amplified including 2 x 10” subwoofers. The cabin has also been treated to LED lights, a Grant steering wheel and new seat belts.

Black American Racing wheels with stainless steel dishes and chrome centre caps set off this menacing Ford.

The car’s file contains an original 1969 Ford Falcon Owner’s Manual, Dakota Digital and RetroSound instruction manuals. The original Black and Gold California license plates – collectible in themselves – go with the car.

Registered in SA on Historic registration, there is no need go through Regency in SA.