@@WhittyPics 1957 detroit mi went through both riots at my grandmother's. house has bullet holes in it only house on the block still standing and lived in
My Dad had one of those 61 Falcons. We would be behind an 18 wheeler and when he went to pass the head wind would slow him down. He had it about 6 months and got a Fairlane 390 4/2. I loved that car. I think he bought tires every 6 months.
My Mom and Dad had a 1960 Falcon wagon, with the 170 e gine and a 3 speed. My Dad always said the heat sucked in the winter and power was so bad you had to stop on a hill, shift into first, and continue to get over the crest
First car I had in the mid 70s was a ‘63 Falcon Futura., not once did I experience the uplifting music of a full orchestra , or the nights of elegant water fountains and flowing evening gowns 🙄
@Mark rapacki haha! I remember lots of things! Playing in my playpen at 1 year old watching my mother vacuum the house while playing with my toys. Yes, believe it or not I have fragments of memories like that.
The Falcon was certainly a cleaner design than the "compact" competition. My first car was a '61 Fairlane. Even though we got driver's ed in a '68 Galaxie, the Fairlane still seemed too big. I never owned anything bigger than a Falcon until '95. (well with the exception of a couple of "classics")
…by mid-1960, the marketing execs realized that the sales success of the new compact Falcon held the promise of additional sales…while the ‘60 models were promoted as a no-frills bare bones economy car, for the ‘61’s, you could boost the power plant; and additional chrome trim made this year’s model far more stylish…appealing to more upscale buyers who owned either a Galaxie ot Thunderbird as their principal car…and marketing execs recognized that a new, sportier trimmed coupe and convertible would appeal to husbands, with upgraded bucket seats, upholstery and carpeting, powered by a small block V8…enter the Futura and the faux wood trimmed Squire wagons… …I recall footage of Bill Ford being feted by Italian designers of the day, receiving their award for the full-sized Galaxie…which fed nicely into Americans’ increased interest in all things European… …loved the gal at the beginning who proudly snapped photos of her lovely new Falcon…posing next to a new car was definitely “the thing” during the post-war period…
0:28 30 MPG in 61. Why are modern cars not better. My new Toyota compact gets 27 city, 31 hwy in ECO mode. We should be getting twice that milage in this modern age.
Styling doesn't sell anymore. It's arguable that styling didn't sell with most customers even in the peak styling years of the late 50s, when it was Rambler and Volkswagen that were increasing market share, not the Big 3.
Calling the original Falcon stylish is a stretch...the 1964-1965 restyling definitely made the car look sharp! But the original two headlight Falcon looked rather homely...
Restored? I watched it for about 2 seconds... you didn't restore it to anything close to my reasonable expectations after having seen the word 'restored' with delight!
@Mark rapacki if you owned one i doubt you would say that the cars platform lasted so long and was put out in so many variations because people loved them put a starter in a 65 t bird or a gto and then put one in a falcon and you will see why people loved them so much
These old commercials are GREAT!!!!! 👍👍👍
We had a 62 falcon. My father sold it in 70. Very reliable.
I was only 4 years old in 61, but I remember. Beautiful cars, and great memories
I was 3 in '61 and I don't remember a thing! Lol
@@bobjohnson205 I remember plenty from back then, it's yesterday I have trouble with. Lol
me also as far back as i can remember we had one parked in our dive
I was 2
@@WhittyPics 1957 detroit mi went through both riots at my grandmother's.
house has bullet holes in it only house on the block still standing and lived in
My first car was a 1963 Pontiac Tempest… 4 cylinder! What a sled! I would have loved a Falcon !
These old ads are fun to watch!!! 👍🎄
I agree!!!
they sure not like the woke commercials today that make you sick to watch
My Dad had one of those 61 Falcons. We would be behind an 18 wheeler and when he went to pass the head wind would slow him down. He had it about 6 months and got a Fairlane 390 4/2. I loved that car. I think he bought tires every 6 months.
My aunt had one when I was a little kid in the 60s. I thought it was a great little car! ☺
My Mom and Dad had a 1960 Falcon wagon, with the 170 e gine and a 3 speed. My Dad always said the heat sucked in the winter and power was so bad you had to stop on a hill, shift into first, and continue to get over the crest
First car I had in the mid 70s was a ‘63 Falcon Futura., not once did I experience the uplifting music of a full orchestra , or the nights of elegant water fountains and flowing evening gowns 🙄
Reminds me of my grandpa`s 61 Falcon that was silver with red interior .
@0:08 I like how the guy can't get the door open. They couldn't do a re-take??
I wasn't born until 66 but I remember watching commercials like this at 2 or 3 years old.
@Mark rapacki yep! Haha
@Mark rapacki haha! I remember lots of things! Playing in my playpen at 1 year old watching my mother vacuum the house while playing with my toys. Yes, believe it or not I have fragments of memories like that.
The Falcon was certainly a cleaner design than the "compact" competition. My first car was a '61 Fairlane. Even though we got driver's ed in a '68 Galaxie, the Fairlane still seemed too big. I never owned anything bigger than a Falcon until '95. (well with the exception of a couple of "classics")
I got my license in 69, I didn’t like the falcons at all back then, I thought they were ugly,but I’d love to have one now
My favorite car of all time.....Luckily I have one....
I'm surprised they didn't advertise the 61 Ford Thunderbird with its new body style
…by mid-1960, the marketing execs realized that the sales success of the new compact Falcon held the promise of additional sales…while the ‘60 models were promoted as a no-frills bare bones economy car, for the ‘61’s, you could boost the power plant; and additional chrome trim made this year’s model far more stylish…appealing to more upscale buyers who owned either a Galaxie ot Thunderbird as their principal car…and marketing execs recognized that a new, sportier trimmed coupe and convertible would appeal to husbands, with upgraded bucket seats, upholstery and carpeting, powered by a small block V8…enter the Futura and the faux wood trimmed Squire wagons…
…I recall footage of Bill Ford being feted by Italian designers of the day, receiving their award for the full-sized Galaxie…which fed nicely into Americans’ increased interest in all things European…
…loved the gal at the beginning who proudly snapped photos of her lovely new Falcon…posing next to a new car was definitely “the thing” during the post-war period…
Great video!👍🏽
By today's standards, that Falcon is at _least_ a mid-size car.
back when you watched commercials instead of changing the channel fast as you can before you get sick
I wish these were in COLOR!!
0:28 30 MPG in 61. Why are modern cars not better. My new Toyota compact gets 27 city, 31 hwy in ECO mode. We should be getting twice that milage in this modern age.
I was thinking the same thing. Look how far we've come ... or NOT.
And, by comparison, that Falcon is as large as a mid-size car today (at least).
Back in the day when cars were stylish Unlike modern times, when car manufacturers compete with each other to see who can build the ugliest tin box
Tin? Let's not forget the plastic. Lol
Styling doesn't sell anymore. It's arguable that styling didn't sell with most customers even in the peak styling years of the late 50s, when it was Rambler and Volkswagen that were increasing market share, not the Big 3.
@@21stcenturyfossil7 Really? Well the Big 3, remained the Big 3, nevertheless
Calling the original Falcon stylish is a stretch...the 1964-1965 restyling definitely made the car look sharp! But the original two headlight Falcon looked rather homely...
@@brentboswell1294 Yeah but ya can't beat the looks of a 63 1/2 Sprint
Restored to HD? More like BLUR-A-VISION.
Fords incline 6 was awesome. Ramblers was even better.
Um, the Ramblers were flatheads, so I don't know if they were "better."
I'm not bragging about the Ford 140 or 170, but at least they were overheads.
@@josephgaviota years ago I drove a 63 Rambler 6 and a 59 Rambler 6. Ridiculously dependable. I think you might be right about em being outdated.
A Mustang in waiting.
The days when you could make adjustments to your carburetor without the feds coming after you.
"Beautifully built to take care of itself." Huh?
Someone once told me that I seem like I was conceived in a Ford Falcon. I don't know what they meant by that.
Restored? I watched it for about 2 seconds... you didn't restore it to anything close to my reasonable expectations after having seen the word 'restored' with delight!
falcon has to be one of the best cars ever made and they had one for every need or want
@Mark rapacki how many have you owned? we had 4 of them a coupe a post a convertible and a wagon
@Mark rapacki if you owned one i doubt you would say that the cars platform lasted so long and was put out in so many variations because people loved them put a starter in a 65 t bird or a gto and then put one in a falcon and you will see why people loved them so much
I love Falcons, but Falcon and luxury should not be used in the same sentence.
The voiceover sure does sound like Bob Barker. It probably is.
The Falcon a "compact car" lol. They were huge. But no tail fins, so I guess that made them smaller!
I just farted
Awesome!!
I love farting!!
Cars need to be designed by talented people. Talent doesn't really exist anymore
@Mark rapacki But is it true?
The Falcons were one of the ugliest and slowest Fords ever made. Fords were attractive ‘65 and later.
The cars now are trying to look like aggressive transformer made of cheap metal and plastic!
I can't stand the looks!
Ugly car even in the 60s
Beautiful cars