1965 Ford Falcon Futura Two-Door Hardtop

Description

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“New Falcon Futura — luxury touches in a lively compact.” The 1965 Ford Falcon Futura was a stylish and sporty variant of Ford’s compact Falcon line, which had been introduced in 1960 to compete with the growing popularity of smaller, more economical cars. By 1965, the Falcon had undergone a significant redesign, adopting a more squared-off, modern look that aligned with the era’s design trends. The Futura trim stood out with its upscale features, including optional bucket seats, deluxe interior trim, and unique exterior accents. 

Under the hood, the 1965 Futura offered a range of engines, from an economical 170 cubic-inch inline-six to a more powerful 289 cu-in V8, catering to both budget-conscious drivers and performance enthusiasts. Transmission options included a three-speed manual, a four-speed manual, and Ford’s two-speed automatic. 

The Futura was available in several body styles, including a two-door hardtop, sedan, and convertible, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of buyers. It also served as the platform for the first-generation Ford Mustang, which shared many of its components. Even with the optional 200 cu-in inline-six like in this example the lightweight Futura lived up to Ford’s claim, “Falcon’s got the look of action — and the go to match!” 

Highlights 

• Ford’s “look of action” sporty compact car 

• Optional 200 cu-in inline-six engine 

• C4 dual range automatic transmission 

• The Body Plate decodes as: 

  • 63B – Style: Futura Two-Door Hardtop 

  • D – Paint: Dynasty Green 

  • 37 – Trim: Turquoise vinyl bench seat interior 

  • 13D – Build date: 13 April  

  • 31 – Sales office: Cincinnati, Ohio 

  • 2 – Axle: Regular 2.83:1 ratio 

  • 6 – Transmission: C4 Dual Range Automatic 

• The chassis number (5H17T202202) decodes as: 

  • 5 – Model year 1965 

  • H – Lorain, Ohio, assembly plant 

  • 17 – Two-door hardtop (Falcon Futura) body style 

  • T – Engine 200 cu-in Inline-Six (1-barrel carburetor) 

  • 202202 – Sequential Production Number 

Features 

• Period-correct “day two” aftermarket aluminum wheels  

• Period-correct aftermarket long rear spring shackles 

• Sleek two-door hardtop design with no B-pillar 

• Futura trim adds chrome accents, special badging, and upgraded exterior details 

Known Imperfections 

• Some chrome pitted 

• AM radio removed 

• Dash pad missing 

• Antenna missing  

• Driver door window crank is there but missing a clip 

Included 

• Keys 

• Original AM radio 

Ownership History 

The Michigan consignor of this 1965 Ford Falcon Futura Two-Door Hardtop has owned it since 2018. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman   Phone: 586.707.5811‬   email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com