Inspiration

In 1962, a privateer took his Ford Falcon to the Monte Carlo Rally. Although he finished near the bottom (he met his goal of finishing the punishing race), he vowed to return better prepared next year.

So when the Ford supported teams prepared to use the new 289 for the 1964 rally, he knocked on the doors of a few good friends and found a new prepped engine that needed a ride. He swapped in the new powerplant to his prepared car. Ready for a podium finish.

After the 289 Falcon won every stage in the 1964 rally, (even though the handicap system declared a Morris Mini the winner) he went on to compete with the car in one-day endurance events.

After the car aged a few more years, it continued to be a semi-competitive entry at local events. Although it was getting upgrades to meet safety tech inspections, it finally retired in the late ’60s and was literally being put out to pasture. 

Time took its toll on the Falcon, with rust being the main enemy. Until it was recovered and brought back to life for driving pleasure.