The Ford Falcon is one of those rare and fascinating Ford cars that is highly revered for its vintage significance. Although its story started in the United States, the Ford Falcon has been built in different variations in several countries like Canada, Chile, Argentina, and Australia. Notably, Ford was an instant hit in the United States, outselling cars from rival companies such as General Motors and Chrysler.
The car was last produced in Australia as a 2016-year model, however, its biggest reign was as the legendary 1960s Ford Falcon with its production in the United States ending in 1970. This makes the Falcon a prime vintage muse for modification and aftermarket shops, and we’ve seen some get modified as perfectly as possible.
10 Ryan Thomas’ 1963 Ford Falcon
Illinois-based Modification Company, Strange Motion Rod and Custom Construction were tasked with reviving this vintage car. The modification job was spearheaded by the company owner, Tim Strange, who began by fabricating a completely new chassis for the car from sheet metal and steel tubing.
Being a hot rod specialist, Strange stuffed a ’99 Cobra DOHC 4.6L engine under the hood. He then added an ATI ProCharger supercharger for full effect while mating it to a Bowler Transmission 4R70W four-speed automatic transmission. The car is covered in Dupont Hot Hues Amber Ecstasy and Charcoal Gray paint.
9 Abimelec Arellano’s 1973 Falcon XB
Having just three production years has made the 1973 Falcon XB one of the rarest muscle cars ever. For its uniquely beautiful body style, popular designer, Abimelec Arellano decided to bring back this 1973 Falcon XB to life. The modified body features a conspicuously lower ride height which in combination with the car’s deep-dish wheels and wide tires makes the car such a compelling sight.
A car’s physical form is just as important as its powertrain, hence, Arellano fitted the car with a supercharged 5.8 GT500 and got it covered in premium green paint.
8 Mark Sword Jr.’s 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
Mark Sword Jr. comes from an interesting Ford loving family. A testament to this is his membership of the Falcon Club of America, which his father and grandfather belong to as well. Sword owns over 31 Ford vehicles, however, he claims this 1965 Ford Falcon Spirit remains his dream car, among them all… hence, the modification.
A 5.0 Coyote Engine swap tops Sword’s modification list, which also saw the car get fitted with a Tremec T56 Transmission. Power Rack & Pinion Steering, as well as Hurst shifter, were also featured in the car.
7 Trudi Dufek’s 1963 Falcon Sprint
A hidden secret to winning a lady’s heart is to promise to help modify their vintage car, as revealed through this modification. Al Dufek apparently knew this secret, hence, he promised to help Trudi – his girlfriend – get her vintage Ford back on the road.
For adequate power, Al got the guys at Superior Automotive in California to build the car a 306ci small-block V8 engine with its tunnel-ram intake sticking out of the hood. Loy Auto Perfections did the bodywork, finishing it off with orange paint. It worked, as the love birds are now happily married.
6 Mike Walls' 1964 Falcon Sprint
Ford enthusiast Mike Walls opted to show the power of restomodding through his 1964 Falcon Sprint. The car got transformed into eye candy through the expertise of California based aftermarket body shop, Miguel’s Auto Body, giving it a cool orange paint from the House of Kolor.
The beauty of restomodding doesn’t end at aesthetics, hence, Mike fitted the vintage car with a 1994 5.0 small-block with an Edelbrock-supplied carburetor induction. The interior features Boyd's steering wheel, Mitusibishi bucket seats, and dashboard fabricated by Dakota Digital. The car uses Budnik wheels and Remington tires.
5 Adam Cassar’s 1966 Ford XP Falcon Coupe
Sometimes, getting the desired modification on a car could take years, as seen with this Adam Cassar’s 1966 Ford XP Falcon Coupe. Cassar is a panel beater who works for a family business called the Fast Lane Speed Shop, located at Victoria. With several cars calling for his attention, he had no time for his Falcon.
However, all that changed when his sister requested the car for her wedding. Cassar quickly did the bodywork with several other upgrades including a 302 Windsor from Tec Race Engines, all just in time for the wedding.
4 Dean Weldon's Ford XP Falcon Coupe
Ever treated a gift so good the gifter wanted it back? Here is a classic example of such. Dean Weldon got this vintage XP Falcon Coupe as a gift from his mom. He then turned it into such an irresistible restomod that his mom asked that he returned it. Funny mom.
Weldon had contracted the bodywork to Southern Rod & Custom, who gave it a perfectly modified body, while a 347 Windsor Aussie injected 5.0-liter block tuned to around 500 horsepower was used to power it. Sorry, mom, this will remain what it is… a gift!
3 Ken Thompson's 1962 Ford Falcon - Lone Wolf
For his automobile needs, Ken Thompson never follows the trend. This is seen in this completely rebuilt 1962 Ford Falcon – Lone Wolf. Thompson used his background knowledge from working for Holman & Moody, Ford (with its racing program), and several other companies to fabricate one of the “richest” restomods we’ve seen.
It’s a NASCAR-inspired modification that’s being powered by a 250 mph Indy small-block Ford engine bought from AJ Foyt. Also, Thompson got James Pharr of Boger City to upholster a black and blue vinyl on the car’s spartan bucket seats.
2 Jay And Jeff Page's 1963 Falcon Squire Wagon
Father and son, Jay and Jeff Page, wanted to modify a car, but they had different ideas. Hence, they sat down, discussed, and came to a compromise that resulted in this awesomely restomodded 1963 Falcon Squire Wagon. Jay bought the rare classic wagon and shipped it to Discovery Collision and Painting – which is run by his son, Jeff – for modification.
Jeff got the wagon back shape while the Cosmic Airbrush crew applied the BASF green paint. The powertrain features a 527 horsepower 427 IR Crate engine from Roush Performance.
1 Rotisserie Restored 1963 Ford Falcon Futura convertible
What we have here is an exquisitely restored 1963 Ford Falcon Futura convertible finished in a crisp creamy yellow paint. The job includes a complete frame-off rotisserie restoration with original body, fender aprons, frame rails, and rocker panels. Under the hood, the vintage car is fitted with a 260 V8 engine with Edelbrock 4-barrel, mated to a four-speed Borg-Warner T-10 transmission.
The Falcon Futura rocks new 14-inch wheels, while it has a blacked-out interior with a restored bucket seat console. Also, a new black power convertible top crowns the restomod.