Ford Falcon Sprint
The Falcon was introduced in 1960 as Ford’s first compact model and was an instant bestseller. It had a modern-looking body and an excellent selection of economic six-cylinder engines. The Falcon was cheap yet a high-quality product that appealed to many customers. Very soon, Ford introduced more powerful versions. With a V8 engine and a convertible body style, the Falcon became even more popular and exciting. However, in 1964, with the introduction of the Mustang, the Falcon’s appeal started fading (via Hemmings).
The main reason was that the Mustang and Falcon shared the same platform and most engines. So people turned to the better-looking Mustang. The Mustang became one of the world’s most popular classic cars. The Falcon was left forgotten and its production ceased in 1970. Today, the Mustang is expensive but good Falcons can be found for half the price. You can get the 260 and 289 engines with decent power and performance. Parts are cheap and the Falcon is the ideal canvas for modifications since everything from the Mustang can be bolted onto the Falcon. Ford made over two million Falcons in various versions and body styles. You should be able to find one in decent condition for an affordable price to this day.