3. Ford Falcon Sprint
Ford introduced the Falcon in 1960 as their first compact model. It was an instant bestseller with its modern-looking body and a wide selection of economical six-cylinder engines. The Falcon was an inexpensive yet high-quality product that appealed to consumers. Soon, Ford introduced more powerful versions, V8 engines and convertible body styles, which made the Falcon even more popular. However, in 1964, with the introduction of the Mustang, the Falcon’s appeal started to fade.
The main reason was the Mustang and Falcon shared the same platform and engines, so people turned to the better-looking Mustang. The Mustang became one of the world’s most popular classic cars. People soon forgot about the Falcon, so Ford ceased production in 1970. Today, the Mustang is expensive, but you can find a pristine Falcons for half the price. You can get a powerful 260 or 289 engine with decent power and performance.
And you can find Falcons in cool-looking sedans, coupes, two-door models, wagons and even convertibles. The parts are affordable, as well. The Falcon is the ideal canvas for modifications since you can use everything from the Mustang on the Falcon, as well. Ford made over two million Falcons in various versions and body styles, so it’s no problem finding one in decent condition for an affordable price.