1966 Ford E-Series Van 1966 Ford Falcon Club Wagon/Econoline (Heavy Duty)

Ford E-Series Van Ford Falcon Club Wagon/Econoline (Heavy Duty) (1966)
for sale

Price: US $3,750.00

Description:

Hi there,
I am selling my 1966 Ford Falcon Club Wagon, same family as the Ford Econoline just with windows. I am looking for $4, 000 or best offer. It has a 170 ci inline six with a aftermarket 3 speed floor shifter. It is an Heavy Duty version so it has upgraded drum brakes, leaf springs, and the 9 inch rear end with 4.11 gearing from the factory.
I purchased this van a few years ago from a nice family that had owned the van since new. It was passed within members of the family a couple times but I am the first owner outside the family. It was purchased new in Los Angeles back in 1966 by the grandfather and was driven on many road trips between SoCal and Mexico, including some trips as far as Guadalajara. My wife and I purchased it to be our surf wagon aka “the swagon”. I have done some work to get it running okay and had plans to do a complete restoration to it. Unfortunately for this particular van I was able to find an all original 1967 van that will be a much better starting point for my restoration, hence the reason this van is for sale.
I have a lot of extra pieces that I may include if I get my asking price of $4000. The asking price includes a complete front end to use as patch panels to fix the rust along the windshield frame and the cut dash speaker grill. Additionally, a set of 5 14” Cragar S/S wheels will be included. They will need to be refinished but would look good on the van. The van does have bench seats in it but they are not orginal and are not currently bolted down. The van currently runs but the engine is low on power going up hills. I would recommend a carb tune and tune up. All four wheel cylinders were replaced and the entire brake system bleed and serviced. I was planning on doing an engine swap and have a 250 ci inline six out of a 1970s Maverick that can be installed (though you will need a different transmission) available for an extra $300. V8s can be installed with minor work as well.
Please check out a walkthrough of the van here:
here Walk around Video
No warranty implied, buyer responsible for shipping though I will help in any way I can to make process smooth.
Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of placing an accepted offer and make arrangements for payment. A $1000 deposit is due within 48 hours of close of the auction. The balance is due within 1 week of auction close and all financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle. If no contact is made within 72 hours I reserve the right to relist the van! Van is also listed for sale locally, so listing may be removed at anytime.
These vans are awesome and always turn heads. I just don’t have room for two of them at the moment. Please email me with any and all questions.
Thanks,
Matt

update: 2015-05-11

Features:

Condition: Seller Notes:
Used
“This is a project van. With a little effort this will be a good daily driver. It starts and runs but is a little underpowered so engine may need tune-up or carb rebuilt. Converted to a 3 speed manual on the floor. All wheel cylinders were replaced. Drums on all four wheels, brakes still need adjustment after wheel cylinder replacement. Rust on floor boards under dash, bottom of windshield and bubbling on a few spots (see video walk around for specific areas). Slight body damage around passenger headlight bucket, Dash has been cut up pretty good. Van comes with two bench seats from a later model van and three front seats (one non-original, and two matching from a Pontiac Fiero). Auction includes a separate front end of another van to be used for patch / repair panels for rust and dash. Also included if asking price received are 5 cragar wheels for the van. Wheels need refinishing. Van has a clean Florida title, however van has only been operated in California due to military orders.”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): E11FH832828 Year: 1966
Interior Color: Gray Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 6 Model: E-Series Van
Transmission: Manual Trim: Econoline / Falcon Club Wagon
Body Type: Standard Passenger Van Engine: 170 cubic inch inline six
Warranty: No Warranty Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Vehicle Title: Clear Mileage: 90,000
Fuel Type: Gasoline Sub Model: 1966 Ford Falcon Club Wagon/Econoline (Heavy Duty)
For Sale By: Private Seller Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No

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