The Ford Falcon: 20 Inspirational Cars That Defined the Muscle Car Era

The Ford Falcon is one of the most iconic muscle cars of all time. First introduced in 1960, the Falcon quickly became a favorite of American drivers thanks to its stylish good looks, powerful V8 engine, and affordable price. Over the years, the Falcon has been produced in a variety of different models and trims, but all of them share the same basic DNA: a powerful engine, a sporty suspension, and a sleek, aerodynamic design.

In this article, we take a look at 20 of the most inspirational Ford Falcons ever made. These cars represent the best of what the Falcon has to offer, and they're sure to get your heart racing.

Ford Falcon: 20 Inspirational Cars, Volume 1

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1. 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible

The 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible is one of the most iconic muscle cars of all time. It's a beautiful car with a powerful V8 engine and a sleek, aerodynamic design. The Futura Convertible was only produced for one year, but it remains one of the most popular Falcons ever made.

2. 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint

The 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint was a high-performance version of the Falcon. It came with a powerful 289 cubic inch V8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission. The Sprint was a popular choice for drag racers and street racers alike.

3. 1965 Ford Falcon GT

The 1965 Ford Falcon GT was the first Australian-built Falcon. It was a homologation special designed to meet the requirements for the Australian Touring Car Championship. The GT came with a powerful 289 cubic inch V8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission. It was a successful race car, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1965 and 1966.

4. 1966 Ford Falcon XR Falcon GT

The 1966 Ford Falcon XR Falcon GT was a more powerful version of the Falcon GT. It came with a larger 351 cubic inch V8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission. The XR Falcon GT was even more successful in racing than the original GT, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1966, 1967, and 1968.

5. 1967 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase I

The 1967 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase I was the most powerful Falcon ever built. It came with a massive 427 cubic inch V8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission. The GT-HO Phase I was a monster on the race track, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1967 and 1968.

6. 1968 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase II

The 1968 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase II was an even more powerful version of the GT-HO Phase I. It came with a larger 428 cubic inch V8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission. The GT-HO Phase II was even more successful in racing than the Phase I, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1968, 1969, and 1970.

7. 1969 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III

The 1969 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III was the last of the Falcon GT-HO series. It came with a slightly detuned version of the 428 cubic inch V8 engine from the Phase II, but it still made an impressive 335 horsepower. The GT-HO Phase III was a successful race car, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1969 and 1970.

8. 1970 Ford Falcon XY Falcon GT-HO Phase IV

The 1970 Ford Falcon XY Falcon GT-HO Phase IV was the most powerful Falcon ever built. It came with a massive 428 cubic inch V8 engine that produced an incredible 500 horsepower. The GT-HO Phase IV was a monster on the race track, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1970 and 1971.

9. 1971 Ford Falcon XA Falcon GT-HO Phase III

The 1971 Ford Falcon XA Falcon GT-HO Phase III was the last of the Falcon GT-HO series. It came with a detuned version of the 428 cubic inch V8 engine from the Phase IV, but it still made an impressive 300 horsepower. The GT-HO Phase III was a successful race car, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1971 and

Ford Falcon: 20 Inspirational Cars, Volume 1

by Parkside Media

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20022 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	143 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Paperback	:	276 pages
Item Weight	:	14.8 ounces
Dimensions	:	6.1 x 0.63 x 9.25 inches

FREE