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25/05/2021 1:40 pm
I was watching an episode of The Cars that Made America, and didn't realize that the first Ford Mustangs were actually built on the humble Ford Falcon chassis. Ford wanted an inexpensive sporty car to appeal to the young American buyers.
I was surprised that FM made a model of the Falcon. It was pretty nondescript by the design standards of the day, but it was a reliable, affordable car. Ford had done their marketing homework, and 456,703 Falcons were sold by the end of 1960.
25/05/2021 2:31 pm
I like the heck out of that little car (and your swell photos of it).....time was,on any day of the week in the early 70`s, you could find one of these for a hundred dollars and it would be good to go for at least a couple years
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
25/05/2021 3:52 pm
I liked the first era Falcons; especially the 63 Futura with the 260 V-8. The 6 cyl. versions were quite slow but very dependable.
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25/05/2021 5:12 pm
@jack-dodds The 260 Futura with that slanted C pillar was nice looking and did get some respect. It didn't handle worth a hoot and actually neither did the first gen Mustang. I always likened it to the car dad would buy 'Sissy' to commute to college.
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
25/05/2021 7:28 pm
@jack-dodds The 260 Futura with that slanted C pillar was nice looking and did get some respect. It didn't handle worth a hoot and actually neither did the first gen Mustang. I always likened it to the car dad would buy 'Sissy' to commute to college.
Rich; I'm fairly sure that most American cars of that era handled rather poorly compared to our modern cars. I recall that all mine did. Lol. I had several early Mustangs and really enjoyed them. I recall having upgraded tires and shocks, which helped somewhat. My 67 Firebird handled much better though....on a dry road that is!
John Shamblin and John Shamblin reacted
25/05/2021 9:26 pm
I always liked this one customized with a 289 or 302 under the hood. Great little cars.