1965 Ford Falcon Futura convertable

1965 Ford Falcon Futura convertible, Serious buyers only please. RESPOND VIA CRAIGLIST SECURE EMAIL BY REPLYING TO THIS ADD AND INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER ALONG WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE. I WILL THEN RESPOND BACK WITH EITHER A PHONE CALL AND/OR EMAIL FROM MY PERSONAL EMAIL. This is a rare vehicle and quite a head turner. Original honey gold color. It has the classic 289 8-cylinder engine, three speed automatic transmission. Excellent condition inside and out. Clean underneath, always garage kept. Power roof. Power steering. Front disc brakes. Classic Cragar wheels, BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires in very good condition. Edelbrock and MSD upgrades. Alarm system with interior motion detection to protect car when top is down in case anyone tries to reach in. 100% reliable and road worthy. Clear and clean title. No accidents. No oil leaks. Carpet, shocks, master cylinder were replaced 2018. Two nicks in paint are shown in photos. All gauges and controls function except the AM radio which is in place for appearances, below the dash is aftermarket am/fm CD with audio input and theft protection with removable face plate. Runs very reliably, could be a show car with minor punch up. Has been driven from California to Nashville (primarily along what's left of Route 66) by current owner of over 15 years. Will consider a minimum non-refundable deposit of $10,000 and up to a 12 month payment plan for balance. However, title will remain with current owner until paid in full AND vehicle will remain current owner's garage accessible by purchaser upon request. Specific terms agreed to between Buyer and Seller. I am only trying to help someone who wishes to own this classic but needs time to buy. Futura additions to the base Falcon are: Special Futura Molding and Trim Special Futura emblems and Nameplates Bright-Metal Side Window Frames Electric-Hydraulic Power-Operated Convertible Top FUTURA SPECIFICATIONS Length 181.6″ Width 71.6″ Height – Sedan 54.5″, Hardtop 53.2″, Convert. 53.8″ Wheelbase 109.5″ Weight (approx.) 2480 Ib. (2-Door) – 2520 lb. (4-Door) – 2590 lb. (Hardtop) – 2785 lb. (Convert.) Trunk Luggage Volume 12.2 cu. ft. (Sedan) – 12.8 cu. ft. (Hardtop) – 9.1 cu. ft. (Convert.) Engine manufacturer: Ford Windsor V-8 289 Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke Fuel type: gasoline (petrol) Fuel system: carburetor naturally aspirated Valves per cylinder: 2 Cylinders alignment: V 8 Displacement:4727 cm3 / 288.5 cui Bore:101.6 mm / 4 in Stroke: 72.89 mm / 2.87 in Compression ratio: 9.3 : 1 Horsepower gross:149 kW / 203 PS / 200 hp (SAE gross) Torque gross: 382 Nm / 282 ft-lb/ 2400 Car power to weight ratio net:79 watt/kg / 36 watt/lb (estimated by a-c) Car power to weight ratio gross: 106 watt/kg / 48 watt/lb Car weight to power ratio net: 12.6 kg/kW / 9.3 kg/PS / 20.7 lbs/hp (estimated by a-c) Car weight to power ratio gross: 9.5 kg/kW / 6.9 kg/PS / 15.5 lbs/hp Fuel capacity: 61 liter / 16.1 U.S. gal / 13.4 imp. gal Engine lubricant oil capacity: 4.7 liter / 5 U.S. qt / 4.1 imp. qt with filter change Engine coolant capacity: 13.7 liter / 14.5 U.S. qt / 12.1 imp. qt Battery capacity (Ah) 45