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1961 Ford Falcon

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 6, 2026.

$8,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,250, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Ford Falcon
Generation
Falcon 1960 to 1970
Version
Falcon 1960 to 1970 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1A11S164897
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 26 comparable sales, 66% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$12,000 to $21,000
Median$14,250
Sales behind it26Likely

From 26 sales of the Ford Falcon 1960 to 1970 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,000 and $21,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1961 Ford Falcon CoupeMecum, March 22, 2025MecumMarch 22, 2025$13,000
20-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Falcon Futura 2-Door 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2026$15,000
1962 Ford Falcon Futura SedanMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$6,700
1963 Ford Falcon Futura ConvertibleMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$12,000
1963 Ford Falcon Futura 4-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 13, 2026$8,000
1963 FORD FALCON FUTURA CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$16,500
1963 Ford Falcon Futura 2-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 20, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 20, 2025$6,550
1963 Ford Falcon Futura ConvertibleMecum, May 13, 2025MecumMay 13, 2025$2,300