THE SONOMA COUNTY FALCONS FOR FUN CHAPTER


1961 FORD FALCON PRODUCTION

al aiello, scff editor

Above is the Fordor Falcon as shown on one of the 1961 Ford Falcon Sales Brochures.

1961 FORD FALCON PRODUCTION FIGURES (UNITED STATES)

MODEL

BODY CODE *

 SERIAL CODE **

PRODUCTION
UNITS

2-Door Sedan

64A

 11

149,982

2-Door Futura Sedan

64 A

 17

44,470
2-Door Sedan (Economy)

64C

 11

50

4-Door Sedan

58A

 12

159,761

2-Door Wagon

59A

 21

32,045

4-Door Wagon

71A

 22

87,933

Ranchero

66A

 27

20,937

Sedan Delivery

78A

27

1,988
Sedan Delivery-Canada ? ?

126

Econoline-Standard Pickup

87A

 ?

11,893

Econoline-Custom Pickup

87A

 ?

3,000

Econoline-Standard Bus

89B

 ?

8,500

Econoline-Custom Bus

89B

?

6,571

Econoline Van-Standard

 89A ?

28,932

Econoline Van-Custom

 89A ?

2,228

* Per Warranty or Door Plate Number
** Per Serial Vehicle Identification Number

In 1961, the Econoline and Sedan Delivery models were added to the Falcon line. The Econolines were developed to compete against similar offerings by Volkswagen.

The Sedan Delivery model was based on the 2-door wagon. At the time, it was the only sedan delivery vehicle produced in the US. The structural components of the sedan delivery were the same as those used in the 2-Door Wagon.

The Ranchero changed very little from the previous year. A new grille was the main distinguishing change from the previous year.

The Futura 2-Door Sedan was offered for the first time. Ford was stunned by the new sporty Corvair and introduced the Futura as a mid-year model as a "Monza" fighter.

The above production information has been obtained from various sources and cross-checked when possible. Although it is thought to be reliable, a person considering a Falcon based on its rarity should conduct his or her own research.

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