Ford Falcon 350 CID V8 1962
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This 1962 Ford Falcon Gasser is for sale in our Louisville KY showroom.please note this car is being sold on a rebuilt title. A gasser is a type of hot rod that grew in popularity until the early 70's. They are stripped of any extra weight and jacked up using a beam axle which provides better weight distribution during hard acceleration. With fiberglass body panels and stripped out interiors these cars were designed to go fast in a straight line. The name arose because they competed in a gasoline-fueled drag racing class, rather than one using methanol or nitromethane. This 62 Ford Falcon is possibly one the nicer Gassers to be built. Typically Gassers are a little rough around edges due to the hard lives they live at the track. This car is a fresh with only 3600 miles on it since completion. The Jail Bird gained it’s due to its history. As part of a project to keep prisoners engaged and teach a useful trade, this Falcon spent 3 years in the Kentucky State Corrections body shop. The Falcon was completely disassembled, reassembled twice for fitment, and then disassembled for paint. Maybe if “Cool Hand Luke” had been involved in such a project, he would have spent less time in the hot box. The resurrection of this bird has documented with photos, included in the sale, and receipts of all parts purchased. The exterior has been painted in a beautiful Yellow. Under the original steel hood is a Chevrolet 350 CID engine. Power goes from the engine to a Turbo 350 automatic, and then makes it way to a custom built Ford 9 inch rear end .A quick look in the cabin will reveal an interior much nicer than a normal Gasser would sport. The front buckets and rear seat have been cover in very tasteful black and white vinyl. Carpet has also been installed giving this Gasser a much plusher look than normal look. If for some reason you were actually to get tired of listening to the glorious sound of the beastly engine, there is a nice AM/FM radio to listen to your favorite tunes, but it will need to be hooked up for power. Options on this 1962 Ford Falcon Gasser includes; AM/FM radio, Vinyl Interior, and Chrome Cragar with wheels wrapped in Radial Tires. To view 1962 Ford Falcon Gasser, including a HD video, please visit us at http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com, call at 812-294-1555 or email Louisville@gatewayclassiccars.com for more information.
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1962 Ford Falcon 350 CID V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Memphis by Gateway Classic Cars for $23995.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Falcon Model Version : 350 CID V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1962 Sub type : Coupé Location : Louisville
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com