1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible

In a surprise move, Ford introduced a whole range of new models for '1963 1/2' These spring specials included 'fastback' Galaxie hardtops with 427 cubic-inch V8s, a 289 V8-powered Fairlane Sport Coupe and a Falcon Sprint V8.

Available as a newly styled two-door hardtop or convertible, the Sprint boasted a 164-horsepower, 260 cubic-inch V8 engine with an open air cleaner and tuned exhaust. With significant upgrades to the chassis and suspension, the Sprint was more than simply a straight-line performer. Ten-inch drum brakes, five-lug wheels and a fully synchronized 3-speed manual transmission were standard and a 4-speed manual was optional. Style was also part of the Sprint package, with a racy bucket-seat interior featuring a dash-mounted tachometer. An engine 'dress-up' kit, wire wheel covers and 'Sprint' badging identified this as no ordinary Falcon. For the abbreviated model year, exactly 10,479 Sprint hardtops and 4,602 convertibles were built.

This Sprint convertible is a 30-thousand mile unrestored car with the rare Drag Pack, featuring the 4-speed Borg-Warner T-10 manual transmission. A special order, it was delivered to a Ford dealer in Nappanee, Indiana on April 13, 1963 and placed on the showroom floor. The original owner never drove the car in winter and it was in storage from 1969 to 2003, when it was first shown at Ford Motor Company's 100th centennial celebration in Dearborn, Michigan.