#1964 falcon futura plus

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The 1964 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible was a second generation Falcon with a new design.

Different from your normal pick up, the Ranchero was really created from a two door station wagon. The Ranchero was a coupe utility vehicle first produced in 1957.

#1964 falcon futura plus

First generation models included two and four door sedans and wagons plus the Ranchero pick up. This lightweight automobile came in 1960 with a straight six. The first generation of Falcons ran from 1960 to 1963. The Ford Falcon was introduced to the world in 1960.