Far From Stock '63 Ford Falcon Futura

[@allendodson9881]

That 63 Falcon is One Sweet Hot Rod...............really Enjoyed for sure.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Allen Dodson I’m with you...simple tasteful cool old school build

[@allendodson9881]

@@AutotopiaLA I,am New to your channel but i really do love what you do and Thank You for the comment.......

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for watching what we’re doing here 👊

[@ZoneTelevision]

Ford needs to bring this car back. The simplicity of the design is really what puts this car in a class of its own.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Wouldn’t that be awesome to see a retro version with some modern tech?

[@erniearambula3525]

I love these backyard home built street rods they show with imagination, ingenuity and a tool set you could make any model into a one of a kind beauty.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me!

[@ghostrat853]

It's called art😊

[@impslap7620]

What a great car. Love the vintage road racer look/stance and it looks like so much fun to drive!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Impslap he went old school clean mean and raw. Very cool car

[@thomaskiger4561]

i had a 63sprint cov red white top in 75 dont have no more but same lady aint that bad to the bone i think 47years or so

[@jamesr.epstein]

It's great to have more Hot Rodders in the family. Car looks Bad Ass.

[@davedoughty5027]

What a great job! I like the fact that he daily drives it!! I own a 65 Ford Mustang fastback that was a daily driver for 50 years!! I can appreciate all of the work and time he invested in his Falcon! Wow!! Far from stock indeed!! Drive On!!!

[@JnixMarshel]

The sound of that falcon is just awesome.

[@rclamb04]

Very cool glad he kept it FORD TOUGH!

[@AutotopiaLA]

All Ford here

[@ruialmeida5755]

Best, Baddest, Ford Falcon ever!

[@h3coyote277]

In the mid 70s all our dads had these killer street cars, the fuel smell permeated the white meat in our heads, and stuck the awesomeness of these type of builds in our remedial nervous system. That’s why we thrive on the visceral driving experience. To us it’s real, we lived it with our dads. It was everyday life and we are the last generation of that kind of cool. Some people call it “toxic masculinity”, I call it Legendary Badassery.

[@par4par72]

Love the "Pit Bull" stance of it and 2nd ... it's a daily driver, yo !!! Must be liv'in right. Michael said it right "To spend all this time and money doesn't make sense to have it sit". Thanks for letting us all enjoy what you've done. Big fan !

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m right with you here. This car, the story and the owner are cool af

[@58raceguy]

Given that the Falcon gave its DNA for the Mustang, I immediately fall for these. I love the way he went with the old school Trans Am feel on this build and that he DRIVES it! Awesome little car that has to be an absolute hoot to drive. Thanks for sharing this one with us Shawn.

[@hannchris2762]

Oh my god I love that Falcon

[@jeffharing]

The car looks just right! The stance, the flares, the nose, everything goes together. It's "mechanical" with a strong motor but not an over-the-top build.

[@jeffharing]

@Rodrigo Vizcarra "Over the Top" to me is when someone customizes their car so much that it ceases to maintain the character of the original. Examples on a car like this would be digital gages, fuel injected coyote motor, ridiculous flares, etc. This car is pure old school. A great build.

[@jeffharing]

@Rodrigo Vizcarra Since you asked - this is my car - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5yrnKuPjc5nmbs

[@duane9707]

This is a neat little car, must be a riot to drive daily.

[@owenmathews8806]

A stone chip is a story, good on you for driving it!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Daily! I love how much this car gets driven

[@thomasgreen1557]

Shawn really got a kick out of the car still having the stock am radio. Must of brought back some memorys lol. Never see anyone do anything with Falcons much these days. Gotta love a dad and son project. I really enjoyed this one. Love the content and as always please keep these videos coming.

[@AutotopiaLA]

thomas green the am radio cracked me up! Such a cool car, story and I’m with you on the father/son part 👊

[@JasonOBrienThinksHeCan]

Big fan of this ride. Digging the variety and your effort... great job!

[@JnixMarshel]

I'm with you on that. I've always wanted a road race falcon.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Jason O'Brien I am too...and thanks for watching!

[@jamesmicca]

Excellent show. Love to see the home builds and weekend raced cars. Not everyone have $250,000.00 + to spend on a build. Best car show on. About cars not full of Reality TV fluff. Thank you

[@ghostrat853]

If you already own the falcon,, it shouldn't cost that much to build it.,, just saying?!😊

[@johnderekmitchell1510]

Nothing but love for the Oddballs.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too. And this one is so damn cool

[@Chong1975]

The variety you bring never ceases to amaze me. Keep it up guys!

[@AutotopiaLA]

J.F Cote glad you appreciate the variety and lots more to come for sure

[@denniswashburn9662]

I’ve watched a couple of your shows now, the OVC GT350 and now the Falcon. I just subscribed and guess what? I’ve never subscribed with anybody before. I have met both of these guys and seen both of those cars in person. They are awesome! I actually have a 1965 GT350 Tribute that is in restoration right now. Im hoping to have the car all back together and on the road by the end of April. I’ve had my tribute since 2006 as my daily driver. Even after this build, like Michael with his Falcon, my car will be my daily and track car. Before this build, I have had my hands all over it over the years. And yes, I actually hand built my previous engine in the car. This time around I sourced it out, but I will be receiving my car as a roller and I will install all the drivetrain in my driveway. I cannot wait to drive her again!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Welcome! Our channel is mostly about modified restomod kinds of vehicles. Hope you binge watch until you get motivated to fab some fenders on something 😎👊🏻

[@bzmaro]

Amazing! The stance is legit the sound is legit the entire build is legit!

[@AutotopiaLA]

BZBEAST12 yes yes and yes! This thing is awesome!

[@randyoehlert9571]

I built close to the same car, mine is a 62 Falcon 306 , Offenhuser tunnel ram Holley duel quads 11.5 compression ratio, Aluminum Edelbrock 351heads 209 intake valves, Headman shorties, Big Comp cam and springs, 450hp. Daily driver. You have a great Falcon, good to see other round body Falcon's and Falcon lovers.

[@AutotopiaLA]

If you ever wanna come over and shoot let me know...sounds like you’ve got a killer Falcon also 👊

[@randyoehlert9571]

@@AutotopiaLA that would be cool if I wasn't so far from you. I think your in California , im in Taxas. I would send you a picture or video but can't send pictures on this post. There is probably a picture on my FB account if wanted to see it. Thanks that would be fun to do.

[@johnbehneman1546]

This car is built for the track and auto crossing!!!! And a daily driver. That is what hot rodding is all about. I LOVE IT AS WELL!!!! Great video and thanks for sharing!!!

[@LivingOnCash]

What a cool car! Nice low buck build too, tastefully done and not over the top. Nice to see younger guys building stuff like this.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed...the hobby is alive and well with the next generation imo

[@brettsalter3300]

So love this model Falcon (XL, XK in Australia) Coupe was rare, but just so beautiful. This one..pure class. Thanks for posting.

[@davewoodmancy4596]

I don't know how you find these unique and interesting cars but please keep it up. Every show is interesting and different then the one before it

[@AutotopiaLA]

Dave Woodmancy thanks! We’re always on the lookout for stuff that hits our passion button and this one really got me

[@1967RTMOPAR]

I'm not really a Ford man but there is something about this car , the sound, the look. I've watched this upload maybe 10 times and sent it on to mulitple people, love it.😉👍

[@charlesaguilar1708]

That MACHINE sounds SOOO....COOL!! Nice job MIKE!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He built such a cool car! Everything about this is right imo

[@williamscott3444]

My first car was a Ford Falcon...but it didnt run like this one...what a beautiful beast! Congrats on your AWESOME ride.👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

He really built an incredibly cool car here and I love that he drives it all the time

[@suzyjohnson4667]

Awesome! Great idea on the R Model gauge cluster too!

[@cedricedemps]

Love the car and concept has me looking at Falcons a totally different way

[@AutotopiaLA]

Cedric Demps you and me both

[@EchoSigma6]

Whoa! I must’ve been living under a rock for 40 years, never seen a modified Falcon. The body lines with that stance is nice looking. However, his dad’s car with the molded in flares looked super!

[@AutotopiaLA]

This one is going to get molded flares as well...it’s still a project for Michael

[@fredrikassarsson1653]

The way this car is just F’in perfect is.. perfect! 👌

[@Miatacrosser]

Loved your dad's builds back in the day. You had a great life going to races growing up. The car is wonderful. Needs more power

[@davidgraham7325]

Pop had the rite ideas for the wheel flares,it is the way I did them back in the day I welded everything on and this Falcon is my favorite model

[@transfiguration8865]

I thought this was Aaron Kaufman's from Fast N' Loud. Nice setup.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Transfiguration my friend Michael built this with his dad and it’s a cool old school Falcon

[@Panthercholo]

It's a great set up. Reminds me of his car, and a NASCAR- styled 64 with purple wheels that ended up in Japan.

[@rlovell383]

That thing is absolutely awesome. Love the history and the realness

[@richardgraham6375]

Far cry from Mom's Falcon. Great clean looking car saved.

[@dalegroves1918]

I love these little cars. Had a friend that ran the first Gator Nationals in one of these.

[@AutotopiaLA]

These are so cool when done right like this one

[@sbsb4995]

Outstanding

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, I love this car and his story

[@jmark7390]

Boy I love it! First car I ever totaled was a 63 Falcon. I was 5....

[@djsonfire0001]

Michael your car is awesome!! Autotopia keep bringing this great content! These different styles of rides suck you in! Can't wait till the next!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Danny Smith thanks and I agree...Michael and his Falcon are just cool 😎

[@horatiohernandez390]

Wow!! What a Beautiful Falcon.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed...style and taste are on point

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

Damn that’s an awesome Falcon! That would fun to rip thru some twisties

[@AutotopiaLA]

ConemantheBarbarian for sure. Would love to go with him to the track

[@andrewstubbings5628]

Absolutely love this car!! 👍👍

[@bryandickerson5365]

So much to love here, but that GT350 front valance grabbed me right off the bat. It finishes out the front end perfectly!

[@ADRIAN-fb9xj]

Great looking Falcon. Very pleased it had a 5 Speed Tremec rather than a 3 Speed Slush Box that seems to be the norm in a lot of potentially Cool Old American Custom Cars. This is a Real Muscle Car, that would actually take some Muscle to Drive. The '63 is such a good shape and I've only ever seen one 2 Door Falcon in Australia with the rear guards cut out to match the front to fit some decent rubber in the late '70's, and it looked Great. I thinks some nice 4 Point Harnesses would be far more suitable than the Killer Lap Belts though. One of the Best Cars I've seen for a long time, probably because it's unique, and I love the old 2 Door Falcons......Great Build, and Thanks for posting.

[@chrismathes3647]

This is gorgeous 😍 reminds me a little of a late 60s Nissan GTR with the fender flares, etc. Awesome 👌

[@ogg-llama530]

Yeeeess I need to see more Falcons Please!! I have a 65FuturaWagon302. Excellent Video keep it up!

[@AutotopiaLA]

OGG-Llama this thing is just a badass and that he daily drives it makes it even cooler to me

[@gnarlytothemax]

Falcon was never my taste, but I love the way he's got it set up. Bet it rips. The side pipes sound so nasty!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Eshu never mine either but this one has me hooked!

[@amx19733]

My favorite of everyone of these videos!!!!

[@jamesleathers5488]

I love that car and he did a great job to say the least. You are right the look is just "Bad Ass".

[@AutotopiaLA]

Totally agree!

[@rotiahikawai4612]

Straight line driving. .. liked to have seen it cornering. Great build guys.

[@robertesposito9871]

Bad ass car that’s the only ford I would consider owning

[@customowing]

Very nice ride and it great that he and his Dad both had Falcon Love ride height and the flares are really cool and its a driver and that he's like riding with his Dads memory that's really cool

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad you can appreciate the beauty of the car, the build and the back story 👊

[@stanmendoza7871]

This Ford caught my attention.....what a bitchin ride man!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Stan Mendoza yeah, it did the same to me the first time I saw it

[@bspeers1]

Such a cool car Shawn! Just found this old segment. Hats off to Michael for doing such a neat garage built effort of a car thats really not that common & his Dad had one? F’ing amazing

[@ronaldhiler7449]

Off the charts! This falcon has a mighty set of cojones!

[@JoeMicc1973]

This Falcon is hella sick!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@andmicbro1]

Was wracking my brain and trying to find that song. Remembered that scene from Fringe where Walter was dancing to this song and found it. Al Greene, Love and Happiness. Great song to go with a great car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love Al Green!!

[@MrSloika]

The great thing about the Falcon is that all the go-fast bits sold for early Mustangs will fit on a Falcon. Makes the car easy to build for people who just don't want something that looks different.

[@michaelcuff5780]

This Falcon is awesome! I havnt seen a fixed up Falcon in a long time! Most guys use gthe more square bodied Falcons. Last time I saw one of those was probably in the early 80s. Beautiful car! Not too many left.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Rare to see a Falcon built...refreshing to see one of these done with such taste and style

[@pabloisaias53]

Cañón!!!...Impresionante Misil!!!

[@Petej67]

One of the coolest cars!

[@AutotopiaLA]

No question! Killer build and story behind the build

[@SB-ir3iy]

Thanks for keeping those back seats.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love his build to this car

[@SB-ir3iy]

I agree with you. A resurrected one of a kind machine for sure.

[@Vincent-kc1cx]

Grrreat videos... the best cars out there! and this falcon stole my heart! Nice Build!

[@JnixMarshel]

Congrats on 50k Shawn and the crew.

[@AutotopiaLA]

James Nichols thank you 👊

[@davidn8759]

Love Falcons , I had. 63 1/2 Sprint ( for 33 years ) , like you I reflared the rear wheel wells , but did it to match the front flair i.e. The stock flair had a square edge , so I took ( iirc ) some 3/4 inch sq. Tubing and bent it then filled in the rest with metal ( I left on the side spears so I did not go as high as you did ) I wanted the factory look as much as possible . One thing that I really wanted to do was move the rear end aft about 4 inches , big tires would hit the body on the forward side of the tires . At the time I was doing this in the dirt and this was my only transportation . The engine it came with was a 260 with a 2 speed auto ( what moron decided on a 2 speed tranny , seems i was always waiting for it to shift ) knew a guy who wrapped his 67 2+2 ,WITH A BEEFY 289 and a 4 speed top loader and a 8.8 ( iirc ) so I cramped this in there , sorry to say all this happened in about 5 days in the dirt . Oh , one last detail you could. Hold the doors open about a foot , let go of the handle and they closed with a perfect mesh , when ever some got in , i always said in a loud voice " DO NOT SLAM THE DOOR " and if they did , they would be called out for it . Hey sorry for the ramble well no not really , loved my SPRINT . Sniffle , sniffle

[@adrianstanciu8876]

Looks badass with flat wheels!👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Adrian Stanciu every styling choice on this build is right imo

[@pavloosh]

Great looking car. Sounds awesome. Very stylish. If Shelby built a Falcon....

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very Shelbyesque

[@Encom0]

Love to see a Falcon done right

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too and this one is definitely done right

[@fordknutt]

Clean, sharp, & badass build! Very nice.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed...really great simple old school build with style and taste

[@mccoy786]

this is good taste ..many can see this is where this car needs to be

[@Dooger111]

so sick

[@AzOm606]

Sick build man

[@ghostrat853]

I had several of them years ago 61, 62, and 63 and 1/2 bullet nose Sprint. I love these cars. the early mustang parts would fit .

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

My fav part of my Mom's 63 Falcon was the matchbook door key hole cover on the trunk.

[@Amicodablack]

Beautiful car...you guys pick the cars I dream about...glad I subscribed..

[@Amicodablack]

If that’s a ford motor in that🙆🏾‍♂️😱,..it’s the best sounding one I’ve heard

[@AutotopiaLA]

Amico Sawyer thanks for the sub...we only pick cars to shoot that we’re passionate about here

[@AutotopiaLA]

Amico Sawyer watch the portion of the video where he describes the motor and what he’s done to it...Ford

[@soultrain4409]

Hell yea baby! That Love and Happiness!

[@57kod]

In Argentina, the Ford Falcon is an icon pretty much like Mustang here innUS. Great car!

[@rallycatgarageharvey1135]

Beautiful build . !👍👍😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sure is

[@wahdadahi]

Great job on this build! I remember and actually have a photo of this car some years back when it had a for sale sign in it parked across the street from Tinkers in Summerland Ca. And yes it was white with that blue stripe down the side. Bravo!

[@wahdadahi]

Or was it blue with a white patch down the side? Regardless it is pretty bad ass!

[@keithnunez7964]

@@wahdadahi in Argentina (country) are too many of them. Search it (You should cry)

[@garygerard4290]

'some things just click' = some of them are girls or boats or bikes, sometimes they are cars, this car is great

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed all the way!

[@01REDEYEDDEVIL]

GREAT EPISODE!!!! WELL DONE.

[@scotty2036]

Love to see a nice possible in black , stealth kinda look C10 pick up slammed on here 👌🏼

[@terraboundmisfit]

I would guess 2800lbs maybe less. love it! SFC! Nothing better than an 8.2 deck height Windsor!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m guessing around the same on weight

[@x-man5056]

Love it. A friend of mine in high school had one of these with a 260 V-8 and 4spd from the factory. It was only 8 years old then. This one I think is a bit more peppy.

[@mattv.7402]

Hahaha love the comment about the rear-view. The one on my Mustang has popped off several times as well.

[@memphis_sean8169]

One of the Best looking ones ive seen 👍

[@apancher]

Absolutely love this built. I have dreams for something similar, but with a weird power plant.

[@dennisbelk3850]

Great video and interview of the 63 Falcon sprint. Bought one new as a Falcon conv. with a 3 sp column shift 260 V 8 2 bbl rangoon red black top and black interior. Eat your heart out it only cost $ 2757.50 new. The sprint model came out mid 63 as an option. I am 80 years young and looking for on as we speak. Looking for a 63 Sprint this time. Would probably run a stroker 351 windsor, 6 speed with a lot of updates Dennis Belk

[@SEGAdude95]

Man such a sweet looking falcon love it!!!

[@codyross2568]

Truly a sweet car. Thanks!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, really great build and story

[@tomnekuda3818]

Great sound! Great stance!......And, it doesn't have a small block Chevy in!

[@bobbertthebuilder4856]

No it has a ford 302 small block and 5 speed transmission

[@tomnekuda3818]

@@bobbertthebuilder4856 I know.....that's just the point. I'm a Ford guy and it burns my ass to see an LS motor in everything from a VW to a Saab. My hat's off to this guy for keepin' it pure. You missed my point.

[@bobbertthebuilder4856]

@@tomnekuda3818 im a true hard core ford guy too i have a 78 ford bronco with a 1971 torino 351 Cleveland and 4 speed manual with 37 inch tsl boggers and yukon. Gear and axles

[@tomnekuda3818]

@@bobbertthebuilder4856 I had a jacked-up '79 Bronco with 400 M.....really a great rig until the rust maggots quit holding hands....on a quiet night you can hear a Ford (Chevy, whatever....) rust. Bought an '86 new with 302, stick, etc. Still so mint that every time I gas it up I get anywhere from 3-6 tire-kickers wanting to know what I want for it. Tell 'em and they get s**t in their neck and piss and moan. You know how it goes. Reprogrammed FI, ignition curve, free-flowing exhaust, etc.....still smells new inside. Not as good a rig as the 79, tho.....it was a Beast!

[@bobbertthebuilder4856]

@@tomnekuda3818 well i have done most of the work and my dad has helped me he bought it before i was born and when i was my dad declared it mine im 14 now and ive worked on it my whole life

[@swisshogthunderbolt1287]

Love your car a lot! Great job! I been looking for a 63 Sprint for a long time! After a Superformance Cobra, a 64 Thunderbolt Tribute car and a 66 Fairlane Restomod drag car, I finally found a very nice 63 Sprint with great bones! It on its way to my home to be transformed into a vintage racer. I may use the same bumper, love it!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome! Hope we get to see it when it’s done

[@swisshogthunderbolt1287]

AutotopiaLA you can count on. I’m planing to show it in stages.

[@AZ-vg6li]

Nice and tastefully done!

[@storyteller1749]

Great car great episode. I really enjoy your channel man. The videos are almost the perfect length. They feel a little short at times. Some further details would be cool. I really like that Michael and his dad have built that car. I envy the guys that have fathers that taught them about cars. My old man k re how to put gas in and drive. lol He was shocked when he found out that I could change oil. lol I was like "Pop an oil change is basic stuff. Its like changing a tire. Everyone should at least know how to change their own oil." He would never let me change the oil in any of his cars tho. lol He was a funny old guy.....with absolutely NO car knowledge. lol Great video tho dude.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Story Teller thanks and thanks for the story. I’m with you in that I love the father/son approach with guys and cars like this

[@colnago8376]

Very cool you did video on this car... true hot rod

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. I love this car and it’s story and that Michael drives it all the time