Junkyard Find: 1961 Ford Falcon Fordor Sedan

An early 1961 Ford Falcon Fordor Sedan turned up in a Denver-area junkyard, offering a snapshot of why the Falcon mattered in the early 1960s. The article notes that when Ford replaced the Model T with the Model A for 1928, prices jumped sharply, but the Falcon became the first real successor for U.S. buyers. As a 1960 model, the Falcon’s MSRP undercut the next-cheapest U.S. Ford option—more than 15% below the two-door Fairlane Business Sedan—while delivering strong fuel economy and easier maintenance. The example is described as rough but notable for rarity and for a build tag indicating it was born at San Jose Assembly in Milpitas.