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03/11/2026 2:35 pm
This extremely nice diecast was done some years back by Yat Ming. It displays and photographs really well and was undoubtedly a hot little machine back then. It makes a terrific model to do.
03/11/2026 2:56 pm
My buddy had that Falcon Futura when we were commuting to college. We were on the Garden State Parkway when we were behind an elderly couple going very slow in the fast lane driving. of course, an old Rambler. He decided to go around them the same time they decided to move over. They hit us and he slammed on the brakes putting us into a skid. He never let up panic braking. We skidded to the right and but for a small 6' guard rail almost went off into a creek. After hitting the rail, he skidded sharply to the left hitting the Rambler again and put us into a spin. We went into the grassy median almost into the southbound lane. When we finally came to a stop, all 4 tires were flat. We spun so fast my Shoulder put a dent in the metal part of the door.He was still sitting with his foot on the brake. We landed in front of the State Trooper barracks. One trooper came over to see if we were OK, and offered to take us the rest of the way to college in his brandy new '64 Chrysler with the 390 HP 413 Firepower V8 with 2X4 carbs. I'll never forget how the acceleration pushed me into the seat. I'll also never forget the whiplash I wound up with the next morning! LOL
This post was modified 1 week ago 2 times by Rich Sufficool
03/11/2026 3:28 pm
Love the car. Beautiful pics. I especially enjoy the 'lighted' ones.
03/11/2026 4:14 pm
That is a beautiful model, beautifully photographed. I have both 1/24 versions and I love 'em. What a great bodystyle, probably the best of all the Falcons. At least to my old eyes, lol. Thanks Mike.
This post was modified 1 week ago 2 times by Geno
03/11/2026 4:18 pm
That Futura roofline was quite a hit back then. It looked a lot more sporty and less stodgy.
05/11/2026 8:45 am
I have the 64 and also have the 63 and 2 63 from Sunstar.
Topic starter
05/11/2026 10:32 am
Those are really nice replicas, too. I have the 1963 hardtop coupe from YM, which is also a terrific diecast model.
Tony Perrone and Christopher Moroni reacted
05/11/2026 11:41 am
IMO, it's a great Yat-Minger as is, but one day I'll cut-out & hinge the trunk, and maybe add whitewalls on mine. I really like this '64 Falcon look, but prefer the 1960-'63.
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