Falcon 1960-1970 Performance Portfolio New vehicles were largely unavailable

New vehicles were largely unavailable for the home market

the author recounts a lifetime of rescuing and restoring these wonderful cars

Futura Station Wagon

Ranchero V8

Kawasaki and BMW

Falcon 1960-1970 Performance Portfolio New vehicles were largely unavailableThe Falcon was introduced in 1959 as a compact line to combat European imports. Originally it depended on simple styling and engineering with an unexciting engine. The Futura was introduced as a sporty model with a 260 V8 engine to compete with the Chevy Corvair Monza. In 1965 it was upgraded to the 289 V8 and a new larger body design that lasted until 1970. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, driver's impressions, specification