Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Falcon Futura
This year you get all of Falcon's famous thrift and handling ease
wrapped up in a brand-new package! America's all-time economy champ
still saves you money every day, every mile. But look how Falcon's
changed! Beneath this bold, new long-hood/short-deck design lies
one of the toughest cars on the road. Beefy, integral body-frame
structure makes Falcon stronger, more durable. Longer wheelbase,
wider treads and numerous suspension improvements make it ride like
no other compact. Inside Falcon's bigger too, with more room than
ever for six. For '66 there are 10 brand new Falcons to choose
from. Heading the list is a snappy, new Futura Sports Coupe. Bucket
seats, deluxe wheel covers, a sporty accent stripe and the lively
200-cu. in. Six are standard on this one. For plenty of comfort and
luxury, there are the Futura 4-Door Sedan and Club Coupe with plush
interiors, wider door openings and greater shoulder room. The
Falcon 4-Door Sedan and Club Coupe - two of America's lowest-priced
cars - feature good looks, comfort and convenience. And to round
out the line there are five versatile wagons. (Thx To
Falconclub.com)
For consignment a Falcon Futura with a replacement V8, a Holley
carb and a factory 4-speed. This is a somewhat rare car due to the
fact that it's a 4-speed car from the factory, and thanks to our
conscientious consignor this not oft seen model has been well
preserved during his 30 years of ownership. This one is a driver,
but presents nicely, and drives fab!
Exterior
Bedecked in 25 year old respray of dark green metallic this car has
no rust, however, signs of prior bodywork at the bottom of the
doors are starting to make a peek-a-boo. The paint presents very
well and is miles deep. Take a deep dive into the fit and finish
and you will be impressed. If you squint closely, you can see
traces of the Mustang in the Futura, as you should since they're
both penned from the same chassis, but the Falcon not having quite
as exaggerated long nose, short deck line. A stainless rocker trim
runs from wheel well to wheel well and ends at the rear wheel well
which highlights the wheel arch molding perfectly. The back panel
of this car utilizes turbine style round tail lights with
integrated round reverse lighting, which flank a shiny badged
Falcon script within an aluminum rear trim panel. Both bumpers are
pristine as are the side badging and shiny aluminum grille
assembly. 14" chrome Cragar wheels and raised white letter BF
Goodrich tires are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Swinging one of the doors, it immediately shows off with its black
metal top sill, black vinyl panel and black cloth insert which is
highlighted by a gold trimming. A handle and a window crank in
shiny condition are in this sea of textural and visual eye candy. A
front low back vinyl split bench seat in black with tuck and roll
inserts and smooth bolsters have a black piping separating them.
This carries through to the rear seats, where see a bench version,
in showroom condition. A chrome Hurst shifter with obligatory
T-handle rises from the center hump and is perfectly point for
shifting gears. The dash front in black with chrome trimmings and
brushed aluminum matte finish panels houses the factory round
gauges which are flanked by the wiper and heater slides on each
side. An original radio which still works, is seen in the dash and
on top we note a crack free padded dash topper. Slightly faded back
carpet covers the floors, and an original steering wheel, well
preserved, fronts this dash.
Drivetrain
A replacement engine, which is a circa 1968 302ci V8 is seen
sitting in a nicely preserved unrestored engine bay. Within this
mill is a Manley camshaft and handling the fuel and air mixture is
a Holley 4bbl carburetor atop an Offenhauser intake manifold.
Ribbed aluminum valve covers are on for the dress up as is a
K&N chrome air cleaner assembly. A 4-speed Toploader manual
transmission is on back and a Ford 8-inch TracLoc rear axle with
3.50 gears puts the power to the pavement.
Undercarriage
All cleaned up and obviously garaged most of its life, this car has
no rust, is very sound structurally with a mix of patina, road dirt
and factory undercoating. Handling the ride is an independent front
with coil springs suspension, a leaf sprung back suspension, and
drum brakes all around. A dual exhaust with headers and glasspack
style mufflers end in polished pipes peeking out in the rear of
this car, but underneath are just fiiiine-O-mite!
Drive-Ability
A super quick starter, smooth idle while she warms up, and we're
off! Nice power and pickup, fine handling and no inoperable devices
to speak of, a truly fine ride, and it truly is a blast to drive
with the 4-speed on the floor.
To sum it up, a nice example of the 66 Falcon with the Futura
option added along with a factory 4-speed manual. Well cared for on
the exterior and interior fronts and all around a great solid
driver and cruiser. Come and get it!
VIN DECODE
6B11C185594
6-1966
B-Oakville, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
11-Falcon Futura 2 Door Sedan
C-289ci 2bbl V8 200hp
185594-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 62B-Falcon Futura 2 Door Sedan
COLOR U-Medium Turquoise Metallic
TRIM 46-Black Vinyl Bench
DATE 15C-March 15th
DSO 16-Philadelphia
AXLE F-Ford 8" 3.50 TracLoc
TRANS 5-4-Speed Manual
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.