1966 USA Ford Futura Sports Coupe
(XR Falcon Coupe)
This Coupe is a very neat and tidy running example of the classic USA Ford 1966 Falcon coupe. One of only 2,270 originally produced (C codes), this car is one of just a handful that still exist! That makes them hard enough to find in their homeland the USA, let-alone sitting here in Australia. This two door coupe style 66-67 Falcons was never released in Australia and makes them rare here in Oz.
Came out with Candy-Apple Red Paint, Black interior, Bucket Seats, 289 Challenger V8 (200HP), Automatic (C4 Dual Range), with a axle ratio: 3.10:1.
Vehicle is secured in my garage and has been driven around the Adelaide streets on a Permit. Vehicle is currently Shannon's insured.
Body:
The body looks great with only a few very small imperfections through time (chips in paint). All the panels line up well with right gaps all around and no signs of damage or rust. The paint is near show condition and I would comfortably rate it 8/10. The paint looks maybe 5 years old and was done to a good standard. It hasn't been polished yet. All the glass looks great without any marks or blemishes nice and clear. All the bright trims and bumpers are in perfect straight condition. The Chrome shows very well without any flaws or dents. I will say this is; "As good as Rust-Free", all of the common places are free of any signs of rust and all the floors are solid. No signs of rust repairs anywhere on this car. We'll challenge anyone to find any rust!
Interior:
Is in great original condition with it all the original gear in order, not a piece missing. It does have a dash cover, aftermarket stereo, speakers and aftermarket Tacho. The original Stereo is still in place. All the seats are in good condition, the rear seats are flawless, the front driver's seat has a rip under the back. All the door-panels are in good condition, all armrests and handles are in place and fully functional with ashtrays. Carpet shows up very nice with no marks or signs of age. All the windows operate flawlessly from open to close.
Engine & Trans:
Engine is a 1971, 351 Cleveland with less than 3k miles on motor; Boarded 30 over, Brand New Holley 600 Carby, Elderbrock intake, Peter Jackson timing gear drive, Comp Thumper Cam Sharft; 278 intake, 296 exhaust, 506 lift a very lumpy cam. Extractors with brand new custom Flow-Master 40 Series with X-pipe. The dual exhaust looks great exiting the rear and it does put out a nice rumble from the V8. This is a High Performance engine and does haul-arse, not really a daily driver.
The C4 transmission might have a shift kit in it as the Trans shifts firm with a chirp, but that is purely from observation. The auto works a treat; changes nicely, kicks back without a noises, no leaks and nice clean fluids. It's equipped with a B&M Pro-Matic Shift Kit.
Other Bits:
Never has been registrared in Aust. The brakes are drums all round, that is a shame with nearly 400Hp on tap. She'll stops a treat just needs a very firm foot and a bit of room. Steering is non-powered and works fine without any play what-so-ever.
This Sale;
$500 Non-Refundable Deposit on close of Auction via PayPal. Full payment CASH or Bank Cheque or arranged Internet Transfer with conditions. Necessary Customs import approval paperwork will be made available on sale of vehicle.
Fine Print;
Vehicle is in GREAT condition for its 42 years on this planet and has had a heap of money spent on it, however the car is sold in; as is, were is condition, no warranty given or implied. Will be more than happy to answer any genuine questions about the car just ring either mobile number listed or send an email anytime. Vehicle is also For Sale locally and can be removed from sale at anytime.
