1967 Ford Falcon Futura Wagon 289 V8 on 2040-cars
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:289 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Owner
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Falcon
Trim: Futura
Options: Day/Night Mirror, Luggage Rack, Towing Package Rear Suspension, Front Sway Bar, Functioning AM Radio
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Seat Belts
Mileage: 158,700
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Rear Window, Power Assist Steering, Power Brakes
Exterior Color: Copper
Interior Color: White
For sale is a 1967 Ford Falcon Futura Wagon with a 289 V8. The car has A CLEAR NORTH CAROLINA TITLE in my name. It has 158,700 miles on it and it does run and does drive. It is optioned from the factory with the 289 V8, Automatic Transmission, 3.00:1 Rear Gear Ratio, Air Conditioning, Power Assist Ram Steering, Power Brakes, Power Rear Window, Luggage Rack, Front Sway Bar, Towing Package Rear Suspension, Day/Night Mirror, and AM Radio. The car is a highly optioned car within a low production run 1 of Approx. 4500 made so it would be a good candidate for an as is fixer upper driver, a full restoration, or a resto-mod car.
Please read on for more specifics of the car:
Steering/Suspension: The power assist steering ram leaks and needs to be rebuilt. The steering components are original and have been greased where greasable. The suspension is stock and original with the optional towing package rear leaf springs and front sway bar.
Brakes: Optional power front and rear drum brakes with booster working properly. The brakes have been gone through with 4 wheel cylinders, hoses, and the master cylinder being replaced. I had new bearings and inner wheel seals installed in the front hubs while the brakes were being serviced.
Glass: All of the glass is original and not cracked.
Bright work: All of the correct original brightwork is on the car.
Exhaust: Currently has old duel dumps exiting under the car, but needs a full exhaust system put on.
Wheels/Tires: The wheels are 14" steelies with dog dish hub caps, with 4 decent tires.
Disclaimer: The car is for sale locally. The owner has the right to cancel the auction at any time for any reason. No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied with the car being sold in "AS IS" condition.
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