Description
Ford Falcon "the brainwasher" in its most desirable configuration in Futura hardtop (without pillars) v8. This vehicle has been completely restored with aesthetic inspiration from Romy Hammes' famous Falcon. The restoration took 4 years, with the chassis and hull in rotisserie, phosphated and treated, the chassis reinforced. it is of course rust free. More than 2000 hours were needed to build this project. The paintwork is 1964 Wimbledon white Ford with the decorations painted in gold leaf. The quality of the work is remarkable. The following parts were also changed: New chrome New windscreen 4" cragar front wheels on protrack diagonal look tyres, wide steelies with large sidewall tyres Concerning the mechanical part and running gear (approximately $18k bill excluding gearbox, axle and transmission):
New 331ci stroker v8 engine on 302ci base Alu cylinder head thrick flow aligned Forged connecting rod pistons Dominator holley carburettor Big crankcase and big oil pump Mallory distributor High torque starter, holley pump, Big intake, M/ T rocker cover, Doug manifolds, dual exhaust line Alu rocker arms, Drag camshaft, Mishimoto alu radiator, Stainless steel fan, 9 currie axle Driveshaft specialities Hard adjustable suspension front, New adjustable rear slats New disc brake kit on front and rear axles Aluminium fuel tank in the boot on a custom moulded boot floor, Complete roll bar Moon eyes steering wheel and instrumentation Vintage fibre tubs Retro simpson belt/ harness Complete diamond upholstery/ black carpet Borg warner t10 mechanical gearbox, rebuilt and reinforced with vintage hurst shifter and bakelite ball.
Optima gel battery with circuit breaker New simplified wiring harness with modern fuse box Sold new in 1964 in France. The car drives perfectly and can cover any distance.
