1965 FORD FALCON SPRINT CUSTOM HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint is powered by a 2011 Ford Mustang GT-sourced "Coyote" 5.0L V8 and six-speed manual transmission. Finished in black with a red stripe over a black leather interior, this frame-off restored two-door hardtop is now offered by the seller.

Highlights

• One of 2,806 Falcon Sprint Hardtops made by Ford in 1965
• Frame-off restored in 2016
• Drivetrain and interior sourced from 2011 Ford Mustang GT with approx. 20,000 miles

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: California 

EXTERIOR

• Black and red paint 
• Dual chrome side mirrors 
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates

• Exterior color changed from original Light Peacock paint 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Cragar wheels 
• Staggered-width BFGoodrich radial tires 
  • 195/60 front
  • 295/50 rear 

INTERIOR

• Black leather upholstery 
• Bucket seats 
• Center console with manual shifter
• Three-spoke Grant steering wheel 
• A/C 
• Aftermarket retro-look stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Bluetooth compatible 

Updates

• Original Turquoise vinyl upholstery replaced 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer 
  • Temperature
  • Fuel 
• Dash-mounted AutoMeter 8,000-rpm tachometer 
• Odometer shows 7,356 miles
  • Odometer was reset during frame-off restoration in 2016

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 5.0L Ti-VCT 32V V8
  • Sourced from 2011 Ford Mustang GT
  • Factory rated at 
    • 412 horsepower at 6,500 rpm
    • 390 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm 

Transmission

• Six-speed manual 
  • Sourced from 2011 Ford Mustang GT 

Service History Highlights 

• Original 200-horsepower 289ci V8 engine and three-speed C4 dual range automatic transmission replaced with 5.0L V8 and six-speed manual sourced from 2011 Ford Mustang GT

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 3.2 gears 
• Upgraded suspension system 
• Power four-wheel Wilwood disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

DATA PLATE DECODER 

• BODY, 63D: Two-door hardtop Sprint 
• COLOR, 0: Light Peacock 
• TRIM, 87: Turquoise vinyl 
• DATE, 25H: August 25, 1965
• DSO, 75: Phoenix, AZ 
• AXLE, 6: 2.80 gears 
• TRANS, 6: Three-speed C4 dual range automatic 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• This Falcon is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• This vehicle currently has a CA Non-Op title. A secondary form will be needed to transfer the the title to the new owner 
  • Even though the title says "Non-Op", this vehicle is operable according to the seller