1963 Ford Falcon Sprint La Carrera Panamericana Race Car

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Welcome to the Driven Eclectic Collection! Originating from the great state of Texas, this collection offers a unique variety of motorcars ranging from custom-flagged European rides, to off-road American 4x4s, to ready for the road or built for the track cars. A truly eclectic offering from the garage of a single private owner, who believes a car is at its best when it's driven and enjoyed. Hagerty Marketplace is proud to present the Driven Eclectic Collection, offered entirely without reserve.

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Ford launched the V8 Falcon Sprint at the 1963 Monte Carlo Rally, where Bo Ljungfeldt won every special test. In 1964 he placed second, losing to Hopkirk’s Mini on handicap. The results showed an American automobile could compete on the international rally scene.

This 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint, the “Falcon Flyer,” was built circa 2007 to echo the success of those historic factory Falcons. A multi-time finisher in Historic C at La Carrera Panamericana and the Chihuahua Express, it has also run the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and Silver State Classic. Race-prepped by Vintage & Historic of Los Alamitos, California, its roll cage was built to meet FMAD, VARA, HMSA, and SVRA rules at the time, and it carries a Terratrip intercom, rally computer prewiring with dual wheel sensors, and redundant ignition and fuel systems.

Blueprint Engines built the 302ci Ford V8 for rally use: 10.25:1 compression, a Holley 600 double-pumper, Isky hydraulic flat-tappet cam, and McLeod clutch, as well as the ability to run on pump gas. A Borg Warner ST10 four-speed and Hoopers-built 8-inch rear with limited-slip handle the power. Suspension features Shelby-modified A-arms, Konis, and Maico discs.

The steel body has been finished in red single-stage paint, and the black interior has a Crow harness and Autometer gauges. This successful racer was even honored with a 1/18 scale diecast model by Sun Star.

This 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint “Falcon Flyer” race car is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Multi-time Historic C class finisher in La Carrera Panamericana

• Class win at Silver State Classic

• Blueprint Engines 302-based Ford V8

• Borg Warner ST10 four-speed transmission with Hurst shifter

• Recognized with 1/18 scale diecast by Sun Star

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (3R17F153548) decodes as:

  • 3 – Model year 1963

  • R – Assembly plant (San Jose, California)

  • 17 – Body style (Falcon Futura 2-door hardtop sedan)

  • F – Engine code (260 cid V8, 2-barrel carburetor, 164 horsepower)

  • 153548 – Sequential production unit number

Modifications

• Exterior

  • Fiberglass hood

  • Red single-stage paint finish

• Interior

  • Black interior

  • Full sound suppression

  • Crow 5-point harness

  • AutoMeter gauges

  • Terratrip intercom

  • Rally computer prewiring with dual wheel sensors

• Engine

  • Blueprint Engines Ford 302-based V8 built to rally specifications

  • 10.25:1 compression ratio, operates on high-octane pump gasoline

  • Holley 600 double-pumper carburetor

  • Ford cylinder heads and intake manifold

  • Isky hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft

  • 2.02-inch intake and 1.65-inch exhaust valves

  • Guide plates and screw-in rocker studs

  • McLeod clutch components

  • Lightened steel flywheel

  • Custom Jet-Hot-coated exhaust system

  • Dual electric fuel pumps

  • Custom cooling and oiling systems

  • Ford high-performance water pump

  • Milodon oiling components

  • MSD ignition system

  • Hitachi alternator

  • Optima battery

  • Borg Warner ST10 four-speed

  • Hurst shifter

• Brakes/Suspension

  • Steel Ford subframe finished in black

  • Front A-arm suspension with Shelby modification

  • Adjustable front sway bar

  • Rear leaf-spring suspension

  • Panhard bar

  • Adjustable rear sway bar

  • Koni shocks custom-valved for the car

  • Maico front disc brakes

  • Vented Ford Galaxie rear drum brakes

  • Ford quick-ratio steering

  • American Racing 15-inch wheels

  • 24-gallon Fuel Safe fuel cell

Known Imperfections

• Photos showing the vehicle’s condition can be found in the gallery

• Race worn condition

Ownership History

• This 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint La Carrera Panamericana Race Car was built around 2007

Included Items

• Build receipts

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com