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The 1961 model year introduced an optional 101-hp, 170-CID (2.8-L) six, and two new models were introduced; a bucket-seat and console sedan model in a higher trim level called the Futura, and a sedan delivery. The Ford Falcon brochure featured Charlie Brown and Lucy Van Pelt from the Peanuts comic strip, who remained until 1965.
The XM series Falcon range was introduced in February 1964, as a replacement for the XL series Falcon. [1] The XM featured around 1,500 modifications from the XL, including numerous changes to the suspension which now featured stronger ball joints, new front upper wishbones, coil-over shock units and relocated rear spring-hangers.
Ford Falcon Futura (AU II) The Ford Futura is a large car that was made by Ford Australia between 1962 and 2008. Although the last Futura was part of the BF Series Ford Falcon range it was badged and marketed as the 'Ford Futura' rather than the 'Ford Falcon Futura'. Ford Australia first used the Futura name on the Ford Falcon Futura which was ...
The Futura was powered by a 368 cubic inch Lincoln engine and powertrain; the chassis was an early prototype Y-shaped backbone perimeter frame that would go into production on the 1956–1957 Continental Mark II. The Futura was a success as a show car, garnering favorable publicity for Ford.
Falcon Futura Sedan [3] Falcon Futura Hardtop [3] Falcon Squire Wagon [3] In September 1965, the Falcon Futura Sedan and Falcon Squire Wagon were replaced by two new Fairmont models [4] marketed as: Fairmont Sedan [3] Fairmont Wagon [3] The XP Falcon commercial vehicles range was offered in two-door coupe utility and two-door panel van body ...
The Falcon XL was introduced in August 1962, [3] replacing the Falcon XK which had been in production since 1960. [4] Visual changes from the XK included a new convex grille, bumper mounted park/turn lights, new taillights, and a revised, squared off roofline (on the sedans) which was promoted as the “Thunderbird roofline”. [5]
The Ford Falcon is a full-size car that was manufactured by Ford Australia from 1960 to 2016. From the XA series of 1972 onward, each Falcon and range of derivates have been designed, developed, and built in Australia, following the phasing out of the American-influenced Falcon of 1960 to 1971, which had been re-engineered locally as the XK to XY series for the harsher Australian conditions.
The first Futura left the production line on 4 December 1964. [6] A larger and more powerful 187 cu in (3,060 cc) engine was added with the Futura, offering 116 hp (87 kW). More parts were manufactured locally. [7] In 1965, the Falcon became the best seller in the Argentinian market for the first time, reaching an 11.6% share of the market. [6]