I purchased the Falcon from its first owner for $250 back in 1992. She had bought it from Kribbs in St. Louis when there was a Kribbs dealership. She named it Buford. Thirty years later, it had run its course for that family.
It was three shades of light blue so I painted it in my father-in-law's garage. It served me well even when I had a traveling job servicing fire alarm systems. I thought it was rather interesting that the company claimed to have started in 1963 and here I was driving a 1962 Falcon!
All my customers around central Missouri really liked the car. I had a great time driving it around even with no A/C and very little heater. The company paid us mileage so it was a win for me. During that time it went through rear axle bearings, a starter and a generator. All of those parts were relatively easy to replace for me. The seats got recovered and I put in new door panels. It has a Pertronics ignition. I rebuilt an engine for it.
One night it was broken into and all my company tools were stolen. When the company got a new district manager, I got a company vehicle and the Falcon was retired from a work vehicle. The radio is a tube-type and is still working, which really impressed me. I take it out monthly for a fun trip up the highway and back. While not a show car, it is still a blast to drive. Now after my 30 years of ownership, it is time for someone else to enjoy it. Have fun!
James donated a 1962 Ford Falcon to KBIA through the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program.
Thank you, James!