1963 Ford Falcon Futura with factory 260 CI V8 4 Speed & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 8-21-20.
We're looking at a 1963 Ford Falcon Futura in Tropical Turquoise Paint. The car comes with the factory 260 CI V8 engine with a 4 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Dennis Roxworthy. Dennis’s had this car since 2018. He shares the rare combination of factory V8 and a 4 Speed made this car desirable for him to purchase. This one looks “showroom” new.
ENJOY!

[@robmastro8620]

Falcons are awsome cars but so underrated This is a gorgeous example. I envy the owner!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@sporty1701]

My Dad was not a car guy, but he loved his Falcons. He had a 1960 black 4 door, a 1962 black 4 door, a 1964 maroon 4 door wagon and a light blue 1968 2 door...all of these were the most "stripped down" versions available. None of these cars made anything even close to 100 hp. When the all new "63 and a half" Fords arrived (including the V8 powered Falcon Sprint), my Dad took notice. One Saturday morning, he and I went down to the local Ford dealer and actually took a bright red Sprint hardtop out for a brief test drive. By the smile on his face, I just knew he was going to buy that car...and all those years of riding around in "plain Jane" and terribly slow Falcons, would soon be over. I would be getting my learner's permit soon and driving a new Sprint would do wonders for my social life. Sadly, it was not to be...after spending what seemed like an eternity with the salesman, Dad and I walked out of the showroom in total silence. On the way home, I asked him what happened with the salesman. He cleared his throat and said tersely " too much money...bet they probably get lousy gas mileage too". Years later, long after I'd left home, he bought a brand new (and fully loaded) LTD with a 4 barrel 390...evidently gas mileage was no longer a concern.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Strange Daze, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@413x398]

This is the car that got me started. My parents bought a new '63 Futura also with the 260, but it had a 2-speed Ford-O-Matic in it. My father taught me how to change plugs with this car. Little did he realize how that contributed to my eventual carcosis, and why I never had a wife and kids. They traded the Falcon in on a new Mazda in 1972, despite me begging them to give me the car for my 16th birthday. I ran away from home and never talked to them again.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 413x398, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@annawhitis4251]

I had redone a 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon Futura two door Ht., first year hard top, no door post . I won one first place trophy and a second place trophy at a couple of local car shows in southern Illinois in 1989, while in college. The automobile's color was wibleton white and red vinyl interior, had a leather look to it. I also installed new loop original Pyle carpet in the car. The automobile averaged 26 mpg. Highway and 23 mph. in town, very economical !!! I enjoyed your video on his Falcon Futura. Kevin Phoenix, Steeleville, Illinois.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Glad to read you redone a 1963 1/2 Falcon and won a trophy too. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

Beautiful example of one of my favorite cars. The '63 Sprint was the pinnacle of the Falcon in my opinion. Just a pleasing car from every angle inside and out and that color is a knockout.

[@jiveturkey9993]

On the same page with you there. The car is perfect.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read this one is a KO Winner for you :-) Lou

[@tiki_trash]

I prefer the 60-65 Falcon's body style over the Mustang notch back. I especially like the 64-65 Falcon.

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Tropical turquoise.....says it all about 1963. Futura. Was so bright ya gotta wear shades. Interiors were so much more colorful in them days. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rizzle, Quite the rare treat with the factory 260 CI engine :-) Glad to read you enjoy the color of this car. You're welcome, Lou

[@RustyCar]

What a great econobox of yesteryear! I literally have a new appreciation for the Ford Falcons because of this video. Thanks Lou & Dennis!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, This rare Bird can sneek up on your heart and capture it :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@rodneymcgiveron7494]

This car is absolutely magnificent ...Congratulations to you sir ...Ford Falcon from 1960 to 2016 here in Australia ...Nearly four million built and very much loved ..Our Futura's were only ever straight 6's . I own a 2001 AU Series 2 Futura myself and have owned it so far 21 years.. She has the SOHC 4.0 litre Intech inline six ..Great engine . Also have a stunning 2008 FG series 1 XR6 with the famous Barra 4.0 litre DOHC inline 6 with full VCT and a 6 speed ZF sequential transmission .. The Turbo version is a V8 destroyer if ever there was.. Even the N/A version like mine is amazing ..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rodney, High praise. Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@charles1964]

My dad had a White 2dr Futura and a Blue 4Dr Falcon in the late Sixties, early Seventies. We took the Blue Falcon to visit my Nana in Boston around 1969 and my sister and girl cousins were bossing me around at the park, so I took off on them and got hopelessly lost. Some older kids were playing street hockey and asked me why I was crying. I told them what happened and they said I was going to get put in an orphanage, like in Oliver. Just then I see the nose of the Falcon 'round the corner and I told them "I'm not going to an orphanage, there's my dad!" I ran to the car knowing I was going to get something to cry about, but when we got back I could tell everybody was just relieved they found me. That Falcon lives on in my memory some 50+ years later...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles1964, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@charles1964]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou, and keep up the good work. I really like your coverage of the guy with all the beautiful Mopars

[@NadaYoTengo]

I raced my dad's 260 w/3spd, at the local drag strip. Fastest time of the day for M stock, at ET of 16.61. Showed him the timing slip years later. He was amused!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads "Drag Strip" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@larrynapier5003]

Lou, my Dad had a ‘63 170ci auto a 4-door he babied her it was the same light blue . He came home from work one day and it wasn’t shifting right , so he pulled the trans and went through it on our kitchen table put it back in and left to work that morning! My Dad didn’t care much about horsepower but in 1969 my Uncle borrowed the Falcon and totaled her out ! He was upset for the rest of his life ! The car he bought next was the ‘69 XL it had horsepower! This car brought back memories! Thank You !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 4 door in this color :-) Sad to read what happened to that car :-( Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@larrynapier5003]

@@loucostabile I love cars

[@garymckee8857]

Never owned one but I like them better than the early Mustangs. Another jewel Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, This rare Bird can sneek up on your heart and capture it :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@billjamison2877]

Back in 1971, my high school chemistry teacher had a '63 Falcon just like this...V-8, 4 on the floor! That's the only one I ever came across.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Teachers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Those were surprisingly quick!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, FUN car for sure :-) Lou

[@fritzdoerring9058]

Beat a BOSS Mustang on "burn-out up to 60 MPH.

[@MrTrack412]

My cousins had a 1960 Falcon. All of us were about 10 years old. Yet he took us "corn-picking" on his dad's farm! That was a fun car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Back in 2004 for the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang, Lee Iacocca was on Jay Leno's KZbin channel and they were discussing the origins of the Mustang. Iacocca mentioned that Henry Ford II was disappointed in how Falcon customers were not loading up their new cars with enough options (this beautiful restored example is an exception). One of the goals of the Mustang was to motivate customers to order more options than on the Falcon and bring increased profit. Ford's marketing department only expected 100,000 annual sales of the Mustang, so that is why the Mustang was heavily based on the Falcon. The 1960 Falcon was one of the most important cars every introduced by Ford because so many future cars were based on it: Comet, the 1962 Fairlane and Meteor, Mustang, and the Maverick. Falcons from 1960 to 1965 have really appreciated in recent years....even plain Tudors and Fordors. For a long time they were all considered throw away cars and were cheap to buy because most collectors favored the Mustang. BTW, your camera has high quality resolution but your recording bounces up and down as you walk...would you consider using a tripod to keep the frame steady?

[@loucostabile]

Hi SpockvsMcCoy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Regarding camera, as I receive a new camera, that will help, and if you'd like to help sponsor here is my Patreon link, Lou www.patreon.com/MyCarStoryWithLou?fan_landing=true

[@rickycollins4633]

I did not realize that Charles Shultz did art for companies like this.

[@loucostabile]

Pretty cool :-)

[@davidpistek6241]

That roofline is perfect such a great looking car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)

[@brucegwynn8509]

My grandmother had a 66 futura coupe, 6 cylinder and automatic, I was born in 67 and have so many memories of us in that car going to get ice cream in the early 70s

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@georges7340]

It always amazes me that Ford put a V-8 in some of these "economy" cars! Thanks Lou for showcasing this beautiful example of the Falcon Futura! The Peanuts characters in Falcon brochure were a great advertising gimic! Dennis is a lucky guy to be it's current "custodian" ! Take good care of that Tropical Turquoise beauty!😉

[@loucostabile]

HI George, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Lou

[@stephenholland5930]

Beautiful rare car you have there, Dennis. Love the turquoise colour too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Nebulasecura]

This is the most underrated Classic that Ford made. Affordable for the people starting out in the classic car market too, if you go for the 6 cylinders

[@loucostabile]

Hi 💖Princess Peach💖, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Very nice Falcon! The old brochures are awesome- love the Trunk and Treats. Whole different world when it came to advertising. Great Car Story as always Lou, thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, The car brochure was fun with the Peanuts, and great pictures to keep it interesting. Glad to read you enjoy the "trunk & treats" too, Lou

[@wcmaughan]

Hey Lou, what a treat this Falcon. I never liked these cars much, this one though; the degree of detailing is fantastic and like showroom condition. Never knew about the Sprint or the 260-thought they were all 6’s. Always appreciate the chance to learn something new about a prominent classic. Another great car!

[@loucostabile]

Hey Lucky, You're right.....except late in 1963 you could order this 260 CI V8 which is why this is so rare. Happy to read we're learning together, and I find that to be so fun :-) Lou

[@gpgoldb]

Beautiful falcon. 1960s american cars will always look the best.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this rare Bird :-)

[@customkey]

Lou, this car is a historical document of 1963. Those of us who remember that year were just treated to a trip back. Great job and thanks to Dennis for sharing his beautiful little Falcon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi customkey, Happy to share this one with you, and glad to read you appreciate this rare Bird :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@USCG.Brennan]

I had a '63 Falcon "Sprint" with the 260 V8, factory bucket seats and console back in the early '90s. ;-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curt, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@USCG.Brennan]

@@loucostabile Subbed a long time ago, Lou, and we've discussed a number of cars numerous times. ;-)

[@bruceh92]

Congrats to owner on a beauty Futura - love the '63 and '64's and although the Mustang was derived from this, I'd have the Falcon thanks. Love the sporty roofline / C pillar - timeless. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you prefer the bird (Falcon) to the horse (Mustang) :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@blackscotydog]

That`s one rare bird! what a time capsule suddenly it`s 1963. And it sounds GREAT.

[@loucostabile]

Hi blackscotydog, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're right, this is one rare Bird. Lou

[@automatedelectronics6062]

LOL. Giving a Falcon the name of the pre-batmobile 1955 Lincoln Futura! Cool ! The future drivetrain of the Sunbeam Tiger and the first Shelby Cobra, both with only 2-barrel carbs. I've heard that carroll Shelby was instrumental in the development of the Ford 260 V8. Also the future V8 drivetrain of the forthcoming Mustang. The Falcon Sprints were cool with their bucket seats and console. Sort of a mini-T-Bird! Yep, that's what I grew up with, the steering column-mounted registration. Thank you and, yes, I already gave it a "thumbs-up".

[@loucostabile]

HI Automated Electronics, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge. You're welcome, Lou

[@Sean0526a]

What a sweet car. It's in amazing shape. That surging idle would make me crazy, but it sounds incredible.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sean0526a, Happy to read you appreciate this "sweet car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Absolutely Blueteful.🔘 Be willing to bet that's the last one still intact in that configuration 🤔

[@loucostabile]

Hi X K, "Absolutely Blueteful" N I C E :-) Lou

[@RobertBrown-vf8yd]

What an awesome Falcon! One of the nicest I’ve ever seen for sure! It makes me really miss my ‘65 Falcon Futura!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome Falcon" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@lancehardy5808]

Absolutely wonderful...... I love the color...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lance, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@leroycaudill96]

My brotherinlaw had this same model and same package with the 4 speed trans I loved this car and still do at 71 year's of age. He bought it off his nephew who ordered it special.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brother In Laws car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@brettsalter3300]

Truly beautiful Falcon, and so wonderful to be able to experience as if driving out of the factory, and a rare model at that!! In Australia (we never got this model) the hood scoop had a chrome Falcon on certain models, including my grandfathers immaculate four door in Broadmeadows green (Australia had names like Koala grey, Waratah red, Wattlebark tan and Pacific blue) I inherited that car, but left home and mum sold it for $600 in mid eighties. They just were not worth anything at that time. Now if you find one in similar condition they are around 27 to high 30 thousand.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brett, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you had one for a while :-) Lou

[@MensAsses33]

The "papers" holder wrapped around the steering column brought me back to my childhood in the 60's! That really made it a great time capsule car. Also, I had forgotten about the choke! Thanks for your great videos, keep cranking them out!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) You're welcome, and I appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@tiki_trash]

I remember those paper holders on the steering column too. These days if you went to reach for it when a cop had you pulled over, you'd probably get shot, LOL!

[@chriscallen6897]

Lou , I always have a smile on my face when I watch your videos. Thanks for what you do

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Yes, it's official, you're a Car Guy :-) I'm my best when I'm around cars to share with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, It was great talking to you again & you were right a great video to watch before going to bed at 2:30 am after a hard week of lockdown in Melbourne. All Dennis needs & again he seems like a ace of a guy, a matching Hawaiian Turquoise Shirt, Panama Hat & cruising around Miami. Ford Australia introduced a similar looking Falcon here in Australia about 1963. We had the XM then the XP Falcon. The hardtop's are very popular where everyone drops 302 V8 Windsor into them. The XM & XP only came as a 6 cylinder here in Australia. Beautiful tropical colour reminds me of the great TV show Miami Vice. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, You're right, this would be a Miami Cruiser for sure :-) These usually came with six's in the USA, however late in the model year considered a 1963 1/2 was the optional V8. Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@dirtcop11]

That brings back some memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jesse Oaks, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

That's a nice car simple back then but relly cool today

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Well said :-) Lou

[@Melbournelost66]

There are coups in Australia where Ford Australia produced the Falcon. My dad had a 62 XM 170 pursuit falcon wagon. It was a deluxe and it had a red interior with 170 pursuit chrome writing in the middle of the dash with crossed finish line chequered flags. The falcon takes me back to childhood. Love it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Melbournelost66, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@wagonmaster1974]

Back in the day, I owned half a dozen of the round body Falcons. A Ranchero, a Sedan Delivery, a Futura convertible, a Futura hardtop, a 2 door station wagon and a Sprint. Wish I'd kept them all. They were just cars, back in the 70s. Nice car, BTW, great video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi wagonmaster1974, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dalecain1158]

Your videos are truly outstanding Lou! I love all of them!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Dale :-) I appreciate your encouraging words, Lou

[@josephhunt2478]

wow this car looks like it just came off the assembly line well done

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tedwalker1370]

That is a special car. I am glad to see it is being taken care of.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ted. Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

It's gorgeous, Lou. The paint looks fantastic and the V-8, 4 speed and bench seat truly make it special. Thanks for finding & sharing Dennis and his `63 & 1/2 Falcon with the channel!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, My pleasure sharing this "rare Bird" with you. I went to your Channel. Have you Subscribed and hit the "bell" so all the videos will come to you? I know you've been a follower for a long time, and I appreciate that. If / when this Channel gets to 100K Subscribers I believe KZbin promotes the Channel more, so please keep watching the commercials as that keeps me moving financially moving forward so I can share more cars. Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

@@loucostabile Yes, absolutely. I am subscribed & I do get the notifications. 100K is just around the corner!

[@MrTrack412]

Faux intake. I learned how to pronounce that today! It's nice to see one of these. I did see a 63 version of this a few years ago. It's a fun looking car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed, Happy to read you enjoy seeing this rare Bird :-) Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

That was a lot of fun. I never would have guessed that a V8 Falcon Futura would have that rumble! Even though Falcon was Ford's economy car, the Futura interior looked like a more expenisve car. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read "That was a lot of fun" :-) Goal of having fun achieved. You're welcome, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

@@loucostabile Hey Lou, I subcribed the other day...and now I've hit the bell so I'll be on notice. Uh-oh, I see a 1964 1.2 Mustang Convertible K Code 289 that I'm going to take a look at! Oh wow, and a 1955 Mercury Montclair 2 dorr hartdop in white & Green....man alive, I'm going to be busy! Even if the car isn't suite to me, like the 1961 Buick, and I LOVE Buicks, I still give it a thumbs up because your content is always so spot on and the details of your vids are perfect!

[@leroycaudill96]

My brother in law owned one of these same everything in light blue and I owned a 63 sprint 4 speed 289 in silver red interior love these cars wish I still had mine now thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brother In Laws car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Looks like a baby Galaxie 500, with that sloping roofline!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing :-)

[@TigerRogers0660]

Just a beautiful car Lou!! Always been a fan of these early Falcon Coupes. The Australian ones were very similar - except we didn't get V8s back then - not til 1966. I have to say the Australian 64 & 65 models were a bit more attractive though. This example you're showing is stunning!! Tiger.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger, Happy to read this one is stunning :-) Cheers, Lou

[@rhysjensen3761]

I’m quite sure we had the v8s earlier? We have a 63 ford fairlane which is just the luxury version of the falcon, and it came factory with a 2 speed automatic 260 v8

[@TigerRogers0660]

@@rhysjensen3761 I do believe you are right !!

[@gojoe2833]

Hi Lou, great video as always!! Jay Leno has one of these, his is a '63 Falcon Sprint.... he's also a member of the Falcon Club... That club must have some famous members! The 260 V8 was originally designed for the Fairlane, my Dad had that engine in his 64 Fairlane Sports Coupe.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gojoe283, Happy to read Jay Leno & Dad have / had a nice Falcon :-) Thank you for the kind words on this video, Lou

[@choward5430]

I've always loved this car. Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Howard, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@kathiec1333]

@@loucostabile Thanks for posting this, Lou! Mine was like this but in white, and no spinners.

[@willsco76]

Very nice. Didn't know the engine had red valve covers and air cleaner. The mustang 260 and 289 had gold valve cover and air cleaner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read were both learning from the Care Takers of these great cars :-) I find that the learning part is so much fun, Lou

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

always loved the falcons,this one is perfect

[@loucostabile]

Hi trillrif axegrindor, This one is "showroom new" in appearance, however interesting you say this one is "perfect". In a couple of months I have one coming up as the "Perfect Falcon" so stay tuned :-) Lou

[@jeffsewell412]

Lovely car, we never got V8s down under in the early falcons, from 67 on we did. Ours had to have extra metal put into the frames and heavier ball joints to stand our roads at the time. Australia made falcons till 2016, many incantations, they were very popular here. Now the DOHC Barra engine is a legend, a great grandson of the old 144, it came a long way form 1960.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TripReviews]

A buddy back in high school had a ‘62? ‘63? Futura. Yes, it was definitely a Futura and not just a plain FalconI remember it having a 170 ci six cyl., bucket seats, the square roof, auto, and the really neat part....hydraulic wipers. Pouring down rain stepping on the gas and the wipers stalling out because all power was being used to excellerate. Neat little car he bought for something like 200 bucks from his aunt who had bought it new,. It had low miles no body rot. Betcha he wishes he still had it today!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Trip Reviews, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy in High Schools car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Irishfan]

My first car I bought in 69' was a 63' Falcon Futura convertible. Mine was Oxford Blue. I had a 170 CI 6 cylinder with a three speed manual column shift. I never saw any 63 Falcon that didn't have backup lights I am a little surprised to see this one without them, I almost want to say whoever restored that car made a mistake there. Speaking about the color, a Ford salesman showed my dad and me a brand new 1965 Galaxie 500 that was that color and he said it was called Robin Egg Blue. It was the only car I ever saw that color until this video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! The Ford Falcon debuted for the 1960 model year, along with its Big Three competitors, the Chevrolet Corvair and Plymouth Valiant. The Falcon was the best seller by far, but the Futura that was added for 1961 was Ford's response to the success of the sportiest Corvair, the Monza. As you guys mentioned, the Falcon hardtop was a mid-year addition in 1963, along with a Galaxie hardtop with a similarly sporty roofline to go with the one with the formal Thunderbird roofline. Much of this had to do with racing. This Falcon looks fabulous in that Tropical Turquoise shade, and it really seems to fly, much like an actual falcon! The association with Peanuts had been part of the Falcon advertising campaign since the car's introduction. BTW, I just received the latest issue of Reminisce magazine, which reminded me it has now been 70 years since Peanuts first began to appear in the newspaper comics. It's been my favorite comic strip ever since I was a kid. This video's got me trying to think of other cars named for birds. There's the Plymouth Road Runner, Buick Skylark and Skyhawk, Studebaker Hawk and Lark, AMC Eagle and Willys Aero-Eagle. There's also the Thunderbird, although that's not a real bird. If I think of any more, I'll let you know. Anyway, thanks, Lou and Dennis for another fun ride! I'll be back for more!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to read you enjoy the Peanuts comics & great work on the "bird" cars too :-) My pleasure sharing this one, and you're welcome, Lou

[@John_Schulz]

Absolutely GORGEOUS !!! WOW----Once again, I got goosebumps the size of a basketball. Being a dedicated and loyal Ford guy myself, I sincerely and wholeheartedly appreciate the beautiful spirit of this Ford Falcon Futura. Thank You As Always For Sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, "WOW----Once again, I got goosebumps the size of a basketball." NICE :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@briansd2772]

A "Tip of My Top Hat" to you and Dennis for this great feature! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Very nice :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@steveflor9942]

Gosh, what an amazing car. Rare and fine. Nice work, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to share this "amazing car" with you :-) Lou

[@richmcintyre1178]

A Mustang with a grownup's body LOL. The first-year Mustangs had the same engine. Truth be told I'd rather have had the Falcon Sprint than the first-year Mustang. Back in my rowdy youth, I helped a friend take a 6 cylinder out of one of these and drop in a 289 V8. Either it didn't want to fit or we didn't know what we were doing (very likely) because it gave us fits but we got it done. Nothing like a little on the job training for a teenager LOL. Great video Lou thanks for sharing this frisky little bird with us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, "frisky little bird" EXACTLY! You're welcome, Lou

[@davidpistek6241]

The base for the mustang, and the first cobras had Windsor 260s if I recall

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Absolutely gorgeous unit Lou! I love this color style and lines and the extra detailing they did to this car when it was produced. Such a refreshing but yet rich looking car with this color. Just loved the ride along and that had to be a fun ride Lou! Loved the owner of this unit and his vast knowledge of his treasure! What a outstanding piece of automotive history!! Lou thanks for sharing I really liked this video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and shared a fun ride too :-) I like this car too. You're welcome, Lou

[@garylewis3641]

What a time capsule! I would love to have one in that good a shape. Great video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, A rare treat for sure, and a fun opportunity to share this one with you. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@kennethreiver985]

A cool unusual alternative to a Mustang !

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@Slimjim260]

My god what a beautiful car , he’s right it’s a baby Galaxy !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

Thanks for yet another great video, Lou! I really was shocked to see how much I like that flawless Ford Falcon Futura! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JON, This rare Bird can sneek up on your heart and capture it :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

You always do a great presentation

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Curtis :-)

[@MostlyBuicks]

These 1960-1963 Falcons were a very solid feeling car. I had a 1962 4 door. And my brother had a 1960 4 door wagon. Each had the 6 cyl.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your experience with yours

[@russelladams6432]

Neat little car. I kind of feel like it was the fox body of it's day. Small V8 in a light car. Great video as always and thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, "the fox body of it's day" I think you're right. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@georgejarvis92]

My Older brother had 1 but his had a 221 V8 factory 4 spd Black with red interior sweet car love that color

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@thomasfriese6916]

Love it!!! Love 64 also. Thanks for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you " Love it!!! " :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@GurbetciAdam61]

The original engine for those cars , was a straight six - cylinders , as I remember , nice car

[@loucostabile]

You're right.....except late in 1963 you could order this 260 CI V8 which is why this is so rare.

[@davidkendall6801]

I had two Falcons, mint green, 1961 4 dr 144 cid and 62 coupe 170 automatic, white, red interior with console. I ran both to death. I envied people who owned Sprints, particularly V8. Love this color and car. Today, I have a 65 Mustang 2+2. If I had a big garage, I'd have a Sprint too. Ford didn't seem interested in keeping the Falcons competitive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@toddbonin6926]

This car is an absolute dream!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, Happy to read you appreciate the this "absolute dream" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@toddbonin6926]

Lou Costabile I have subscribed, and I look forward to all your future videos. Thanks!

[@Oscar_Charlie_Delta]

I have a soft spot for these 60s Falcons. Our first family car was a 63 Falcon Wagon Deluxe, actually the first car my Parents owned. We'd go everywhere in the Falcon, Dad and Mum and the six of us kids. Kudos to the owner! Thanks once again for taking us along Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Oscar Charlie Delta, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st family car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, I hope you'll Subscribe, and hit the bell so you can see all the cars, and please watch the commercials too so I can keep sharing, You're welcome, Lou

[@Oscar_Charlie_Delta]

@@loucostabile Thanks for the reply Lou! I've been a subscriber for some time now and I do try and support by watching the advertisements.

[@johncaballero8013]

Wonderful Falcon! Dennis is very blessed with some nice classic gems. I appreciate perfectionism very much also! Attention to detail and being fussy is a good thing Lou. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, You're right, Dennis certainly likes his cars to be in great condition :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@rickycollins4633]

A Falcon 2 door wagon with the 289 hipo Shelby 309hp version and 4speed Top Loader. Dream car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ricky, Thanks for sharing your dream car, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

What a cool car A rare beauty indeed! GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to share this rare Bird with you :-) Appreciate the kind words, Lou

[@urideamabal]

Great ride! Thanks for sharing..

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing with you :-) You're welcome.

[@d.808lf5]

Very nice combo. I had a 63 Falcon Futura convertible with the 260, 4-speed in triple black. I drove it for 15 years. At the same time I had a 64 Ranchero, 170-6 cyl, 3-on-the-tree.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D. 808LF, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@NewtonWashinton]

Great little car with a V8 and 4 speed, still looking new at 57 years of age. If their was only 200 made in that configuration that is more than likely the only one left. Thanks Lou! Lou i have to tell you my eyes were wondering to that blue car with the silver stripes along side the building I think a video of the Lou mobile would be nice. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Newton, You might be right, and that makes this one rare Bird :-) Lou P.S. Enjoy this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZS5f4arat2pbLs

[@1575murray]

That lightweight car doesn't need a big engine the 260 has more than enough power especially with the 4 speed transmission. Most Falcons came with the 144 or 170 six cylinder engine and the three speed manual or the two speed automatic transmission. You could think of this one as a predecessor of the Mustang since they were very similar mechanically. GM and Chrysler introduced small block V8 engines into their competing cars around the same time.

[@davidkastin4240]

This has got to be the sweetest Falcon I've ever seen. We had a red Falcon station wagon over 50 yrs ago and I can't remember if it had 2 or 4 doors.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, High praise for this rare Bird :-) Glad to read you had a Wagon too, Lou

[@bobfalco563]

I had a 63 and a half falcon sprint convertible, factory 260 V8 and a factory tack and bucket seats. 4/24/24

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Extremely rare and beautiful 😍 Thank you Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Glad you enjoy this one with me, and you're welcome, Lou

[@dennisbelk3850]

Nice. Bought a 63 Falcon in 63 new. A 260 v 8 3 speed. Conv. Red with a black top. List price was $ 2757.50. Fun car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Irishfan]

I don't know why KZbin is sending these videos to me twice, so close together! However It allows me to catch things I didn't notice the first time around. I looked at the video of Dennis's Red 63 Falcon convertible earlier today. When you showed the doors on the interior I kept thinking something was wrong with the arm rest. Watching this video I spotted the problem. On this car the arm rests are correctly installed on the doors. On the red convertible they are wrong. They are backward on the red car. Probably when they put the car back together they put the left armrest on the right door and the right armrest on the left door. I know Falcons. I had two of them, my uncle had two, my dad had one, a couple of neighbors had them and one of my high school friends had one. Another thing I would like to point out is Wheel Covers covered the whole wheel and Hub Caps covered covered just the hub. The wheels in those days were made so that the hub caps could snap on to the center area of the wheel and cover the lug nuts. Where as the wheel covers snapped inside the outer rim area covering the whole wheel. A lot of people call the covers hub caps, I use to, but the guys that work in the service shops and parts departments would always correct me on that.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Hmmm, I'm not sure why KZbin is sending you twice, however I'm happy to read you're viewing a 2nd time and getting something from it. Thank you for sharing the details you noticed, and glad to read your family and you had Falcones :-) Lou

[@lukasz2766]

Beautiful Ford Falcon beautiful keep it comin love watching your videos peace

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this rare Bird :-) Thank you for the encouragement on the videos.

[@MostlyBuicks]

I have long wanted a 1963 Sprint. Never got one. But I did own a 1964 2 door hardtop with the 289 4bbl. It was a rat! I drove it daily to work. But I never got around to restoring that car. Too bad. I got a nice 1966 Fairlane with a 289 soon after though. I also had a 1963 Fairlane 2 door hardtop with the 260. These 260s and 289s got excellent gas mileage.

[@loucostabile]

Hi humbuckerpickups, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1964 2 Door :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@20alphabet]

Neat little car, for sure!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 20alphabet, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Johnnyk999]

A nice example of a Falcon of the period, and the dual hump dash board spices it up in a way that seems rare for that line of cars. This one seems upscale compared to most I remember having seen, which never impressed me much. I'm also surprised to see from your engine shot, that DC generators were still in use at that time, as I thought they had already been replaced by alternators by that time. Thanks for the video and to Dennis for showing the car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi UCan CallMeRay, Happy to read the details you notice on this "nice example" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@johndelong9230]

Used to ride in my friends white 260 Falcon back in 1963, I swear it would chirp the tires in all 4 gears. You didn't have to wind it up, just have the clutch in and over rev and pop between shifts. We never broke it but oh how we tried...

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends white car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dennispierson5607]

Like he said, the V-8s had automatic chokes and did not need manual chokes like the six cylinder cars had. A previous owner of my 1963 V-8 installed an extra cigarette lighter in place of the missing choke. That gave it "his and hers" cigarette lighters. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@debbiedunn4477]

Another great little car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one :-)

[@TOBYH]

HI LOU, I THINK I HAVE SEEN ALL YOUR REVIEWS, LOVE EVERY ONE OF THEM, YOU'VE BEEN DOING THEM FOR SO LONG NOW, GREAT JOB, DAVE

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read you're a loyal follower of this Channel. Glad to read you're enjoying them, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@genewortell5550]

Super nice car!! I had a 63 falcon sedan delivery, 170 six, drag raced it for a long time! Set nat record,& more!,not set up, only a $3.00 exhaust cut out,&411 rear, it never! Broke down on me!, Owned it ,64___73, should never! Sold it!!!, It ran ahra, mostly at Fremont, , Sacramento,,too, never lost! In class f 10, d stock!!, Miss it bad!!!!, Not many where made!, Gene, calif...

[@pabsbenedetto773]

The most popular car in the 60,70, in Argentina Ford Falcon amazing

[@loucostabile]

Hi pabs benedetto, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ror312gallery19]

great stuff, lou, my dad had a early 1960s white ford falcon, in ny, before the family went from 6 to 7 , after moving from brooklyn to long island. have a super day ,cheers from italy,,,love,robert

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou