Detailed and maintained by it's long-time, loving owner and now ready to find a new home with someone looking for a rare, high-quality California Sprint. It has been driven very little, stored in it's heated garage and covered. A stunning restoration that was well-executed with no cap on the budget. Set up with a electric fan to keep it cool on the hottest of days. Suspension was all replaced at time of restoration including use of polyurethane bushings in the rear. Factory power steering as well as power brakes with stock drums in the rear and 11" discs up front. Also has a MSD Electronic Ignition w/Built in Rev Limiter a custom, aluminum fuel tank and dual exhaust via a set of turbo mufflers keeps the decibels lower while sounding gritty and fast. It has been supercharged and has a B&M Air Induction with a 4BBL 650 Holly Carburetor. The 9" rear-end has a 3.50:1 gear ratio helping the car perform fantastic on the streets while relaxed at highway speeds. He owned the ’64 in ’66, having bought it from his friend, Don, who installed the five-bolt 289 (condition now. There’s a story here, but the retiring owner gives us only the bare bones. It’s here on craigslist for 9,600 in Pahrump, Nevada, near Las Vegas. This well thought-out Sprint has a rebuilt 302ci with 9.5:1 compression coupled to it's factory Borg Warner 4-Speed T10 Transmission behind a Blow-Proof Bell Housing. Well, this is a real 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint originally a 260 V-8 and now a 289. The car starts runs and drives beautifully well. The trunk is clean and finished complete with factory mat and tire cover. Still has the original tach, radio, dash panel and console. All gauges and switches are in working order including the power top. The paint and detail work within the door jambs was beautifully executed and still look factory fresh. The top, boot cover, seating, panels and carpet are immaculate along with the dash as well as the wood grain steering wheel and horn-ring. The interior has been completely restored in all period materials. The car still sports it's original, California issue black and gold license plates. The Cragar Supersports add a bit of period flare. The chrome refinished, new rubber, excellent glass and stainless. The car was stripped to the bone for paint and meticulously prepped. The paint is like glass and the panel alignments are better than ever. Purchased by most current (and 2nd owner) in the 1980's here in California. Previously owned by Shelby employee Alan Dowd. This is the nicest I've seen in my career. Born as a Wimbledon White Sprint, this Falcon has experienced a several year long, high-end, nut-bolt restoration. Beautiful 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible for sale.
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