When it came to sporty, affordable compacts of the 1960s, the Falcon—and its “formula” (parts-wise)—set the stage for the Mustang that followed. Featured on AutoHunter is a 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Coupe that shares much of the spirit of Ford’s famous pony car, yet it came off the assembly line just a little earlier. The car is being sold by a dealer in Gladstone, Oregon, and the auction will end on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. (MST).
Finished in Corinthian White over a black vinyl interior, the car was restored to original specs. Exterior features include a hood scoop, an antenna, dual mirrors, side moldings, and dual exhaust outlets. The contrasting black vinyl interior presents well, offering bucket seats, a center console, and an AM radio.
The Falcon was produced from 1960-70, and the model marked Ford’s brave foray into a small-car segment. Still, Ford executive Robert McNamara (who later went on to become the U.S. Defense Secretary) had faith in the concept. And his confidence was warranted—the Falcon sold over half a million cars its first year.
In its early years, each Falcon’s window sticker said, “The dollars you invest in this model will be the hardest-working dollars you’ve ever spent. Enjoy Ford quality craftsmanship today—and for many long years to come.” Thus, the theme of the Falcon’s marketing centered around the car’s value. One of the television advertising campaigns included Charlie Brown from the comic strip “Peanuts,” saying “They’ve got savings, they’ve got beauty, they’ve got comfort, they’ve got low prices. You’ll enjoy more from the car America loves most.”
Power for this Falcon comes from a reportedly numbers-matching 260ci V8 mated to a C4 three-speed automatic transmission. Ford rated the engine at 164 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque when new.
Did you know that the Falcon Club of America was founded in 1979 and has grown to thousands of members worldwide? Much like other enthusiast groups (for example, the National Acura Legend Meet, which I’ve attended for 20 years), the FCA was established to bring owners together for an exchange of ideas, technical information, and parts resources. President Billy Pope ends each of his messages with “Happy Falconing.”
What better car to choose for your future “Falconing” than a well-kept Sprint?
The auction for this 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Coupe ends Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. (MST).
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