1963 Ford Falcon Sprint - Jay Leno's Garage

1963 Ford Falcon Sprint. After years of looking at the magazine ad for the Falcon, Jay final got his hands on one.

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[lonnieswafford]

Just inherited a 63' falcon from my mamma-in-law who passed away on 12/12/23. Love her forever and always have. Been with her beautiful daughter for 41 years this January 9th, and never had a cross word between us. No argument, no disagreement, no ill wishes in 41 years. She was a special lady and a true angel that walked among us humans. Cant wait to charge the battery, air up the tires and enjoy this classic the way it should be enjoyed. Cruising the roadways with great admiration. Loved the

[sdmercuryman]

I realize this is an older post, however, this one almost had me in tears. With Jay owning any car he wants, just a simple Ford Falcon to be one of Jays Must Have cars. I love that. Would be extremely grateful to be on Jay"s automotive team.

[papawbk]

My first car was a 1963 Falcon and I wish I still had it. Thanks to Jay for helping me remember a great part of my youth.

[greyjay]

Without question, one of the best cars in Jay's large collection. Love the sound of that small block Ford V-8.

[michaelmancini]

That Falcon is a work of art Jay, the Cragar Mags absolutely make the car, and what beautiful condition its in. BRAVO!!

[llanamejia]

I'm not an American, I don't live in the States so I am not really hooked on this guy TV fame but I do like the man's love for cars. It is so contagious and makes his videos so much enjoyable.

[NVRAMboi]

One of my favorite cars and episodes. What an honest car.

[tristanclark]

I always loved the look of the Falcon Sprints, at a 3/4 view it almost looks like a downsized Galaxie 500 and the early 60s interior always have so much cool metal and chrome accenting. This is a perfect build

[zeeosix]

The body style of those old Falcons still looks pretty cool today.

[leokimvideo]

The US had some great variations on pillarless styles of cars. Sadly where I live we didn't get the great US styling yet we have a Ute version (or pickup as some call). Yep the old engine bays were magic, before they got packed out with emission control crap & huge plastic covers to make it all look pretty. I'm sure Jay stayed within the speed limit for a small amount of filming

[ScottHillsmusclecargarage]

I definitely agree with Jay, in regards to the wheels on his Falcon. They are the best looking old school wheels out there.

[CosmicDebrisND]

That was one of the most pleasant 10 minutes I have ever had. I love cars like that. It reminds me of driving those cars around with my buddies. I love the old dashes. The engine sounds nice. It reminds me of simpler times.

[xsentrik]

I love how Jay is so knowledgeable and he gives you so much backstory to the point where you really get a good understanding of what you're looking and that in turn gives you a greater appreciation for whatever vehicle he's talking about!

[hwb-zalpach]

BEST EPISODE SO FAR.. JAY'S GETTING EMOTIONAL ON THAT ONE..

[barberdoug]

Wow like Jay I too was born in 1950. My first car was a 60 Falcon and so was my second. At 16 in 66 I was thrilled to own one. Mine were both 6 cyl automatics. Lot of great memories driving the streets of Detroit.

[SetApartDisciples]

Keep coming with that "useless information". That's why we love ya Jay. Because you know so much and pass along that knowledge.

[tubester]

This was an iconic car. We used to build these in Australia, they were the XP falcon (and the XM falcon). Ford and GM-Holden in Australia usually designed and built their own cars but this US model was copied completely (not imported, but copied and manufactured). There might have been a few minor design changes but its pretty much the same. The falcon name was used for different models from the 60's right up to 2016-17, which will be the last Ford Australia built falcon Ford and Holden are closing their plants in Australia by 2017. Its a real shame.

[additudeobx]

In 1971, I bought my first car. A 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint. 260 V-8, 4 on the floor. I bought it from a guy who rebuilt the engine, put a better cam in it, Hurst Shifter. Sun Tach. I took the Autolite 4bbl carb off of it and I put a Holy 500 2bbl. It was almost too much carb for it. I cut the rear wheel wells out of it and put bigger tires on it, front and rear. I kept that car in my parents garage while I was in the Navy for 6 years, then held on to it until about 1987-88. It was Teal Blue inside and out. I had to sell it, was moving from Denver to Charlotte, NC. I sure miss that car. My kids still refer to it as "The Race Car".... we also called it "The Blue Maybe some day I'll have another one...

[joepeach]

Jay, I had a 1963 Falcon that we dropped a Ford 292 engine into, it screamed!!! Loved that car so much. Was growing up, sold it, and the guy totaled it. I've thought of it many times and then I caught this video. You captured my mineset of yesteryear. Thank you so much! Please give her a tap on the dash and tell her Joe thinks of her often.

[bigredc]

In the 70s I used to think the Falcon was the ugliest car, I was GM all the way, but looking at it now, it's a good looking car.
Thanks