1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop 260 V8 Automatic Trans Bucket Seats Console

1963 Ford Falcon Sprint


Original 260ci V8 Engine. Automatic Transmission and 8" rear with 3. 25 to 1 ratio

31. 09 Documented Original Miles!



Only 31. 09 original miles as documented by previous inspection tickets and registration. Inspection ticket dates and mileages are as follows:

June 1st 1973 - 16. 91 milesDecember 28th 1973 - 22. 42 milesJune 13th 1974 - 27. 63 milesJune 11th 1982 - 30. 59 milesDecember 19th 1984 - 31. 02June 20th 1996 - 31. 77 milesJune 16th 1997 - 31. 11 milesFebruary 23rd 1999 - 31. 35 milesFebruary 21st 2000 - 31. 299 milesMarch 7th 2001 - 31. 33 milesVehicle registration issued November 5th 2002 - 31. 51 miles (stated as "ACTUAL" on registration)Current odometer reading as of March 14th 2014 - 31. 09 miles

This is a factory original Sprint car as indicated by the following features:

"F" code 260ci V8 engine with factory chrome oil filler cap. chrome valve covers with no oil fill holes. and extremely rare and desirable chrome "double hump" air cleaner. The letters "F-A-L-C-O-N" on the rear tail panel. Futura hardtops had the letters "F-U-T-U-R-A" on the rear tail panel. The chrome side trim is un-painted in the ribbed section. Futura cars had the ribbed area of the side trim painted from the factory. Chrome interior windshield trim. Bucket seats and center console. "Falcon Sprint" horn ring and wood-grain look steering wheel. "Sprint" badge on glovebox door trim.
Non-padded dash with no trim holes for dash pad trim. "SPRINT" badge on front fender. "V8" badge on front fender. Futura cars with V8's got a "260 V8" badge. "Sprint" badge on rear pillar. Futura hardtops had a "Futura" badge. Dash mounted tachometer. The tachometer in the car now is not the factory tachometer but I have the factory mount for it. The factory tachometers are readily available if you decide to replace it.

This is an exceptionally original and well cared for Falcon Sprint. Very little has been changed or replaced since it left the factory.

It has one older repaint in it's original color of Rangoon Red. The underside of the hood and trunk lid as well as the door jams still wear the original factory paint. The entire interior including the carpet appears to be original. All the glass including the windshield is original and free of cracks and de-lamination. The radiator and water pump were recently replaced but the original correctly date coded radiator and water pump are included with the car. Car runs cool and is leak free. Battery and voltage regulator were recently replaced as well. The charging system is in full working order. Fuel gauge and speedometer are in correct working order as well.
Shocks and tires replaced approximately 10 years ago. Tires are still like new and show no signs of dry rot or cracking.
Also included with the car are a pair of factory stainless steel fender skirts date coded 1960. Dealer optioned seat belts for the front seats date coded July 1962 are also included. The wheel covers are from a '64 Falcon and are incorrect for the '63. The '63 should have imitation wire wheel covers.

Runs and drives like a 31. 00 mile car. Trans shifts smooth and brakes stop straight. Doors shut firmly and all windows function smoothly. No squeaks or rattles driving down the road.

Located in Fredericksburg. VA. 22407

Clear Virginia title in hand

Feel free to call me anytime at 540-850-0115

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Door tag decoded:

Body ~ 63C = Futura 2 Door Hardtop with Bucket Seats (there was no Sprint designated body code until 1964)Color ~ J = Rangoon RedTrim ~ 86 = Black Crush VinylDate of Manufacture ~ 30G = July 30thDSO District Code ~ 25 = Richmond Virginia
Axle ~ 4 = 3. 25 to 1 ratioTrans ~ 3 = 2 speed automatic

Vehicle number 3H17F249680 decoded:

3 = Year of 1963H = Assembly plant of Lorain Michigan17 = 2 Door Hardtop
F = 260ci Engine249680 = The 149. 80 car built

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine assembly code 3F10W decoded:

Year ~ 3 = 1963Month ~ F = JuneDay ~ 10 = 10thPlant ~ W = Windsor

 

Original stainless fender skirts
 

Fender skirt date code
 

Dealer optioned seat belts

 

 

 

Driver side front floor pan
 

Passenger side front floor pan
 

Driver side rear floor pan
 

Passenger side rear floor pan
 

Only area of rust in the entire underside. Car is extremely solid throughout.
 

Still has the front tie down hooks!
 

Still retains the original Trico wiper arms!
 

Additional date codes and production marks:

Carburetor

Intake Manifold


Distributor


Wheel


Taillight Lenses





Passenger front fender


Cowl


Under hood stamp


Rear tail panel


Trunk channel


Trunk lid


Front splash pan under grille


Core support markings

Vehicle is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end listing at any time. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required within 24 hours of end of auction. Remainder to be paid in full within 7 days of end of auction. Remainder to be paid in cash. bank transfer. or certified bank check (it will have to clear before vehicle can be picked up or shipped). Vehicle is described to the best of my ability and knowledge. Vehicle is sold as-is. where-is with no warranty written. expressed or implied. And as always. ask your wife before bidding!

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