“Once I couldn’t race, I decided to build the ultimate blown and injected big-block hot rod, have it properly engineered and get it registered. Racing remained his hobby until that sad day in 2005 when the drags died in suburban SA.
However, with his feet to the fire George revealed that his brother’s Mouse soon made its way into his own HQ and while still in his teens he was pulling low 12s.
“In those days I was using my brother’s 350 LH Torana but I don’t want to say too much ’cos I’m a Ford man now.” George is a car enthusiast who started drag racing at Adelaide International Raceway in the mid-80s, when he was 16 and the ink was still wet on his licence. To some, such as George and his kids, it’s the closest thing to heaven on Earth, while to certain others it seems, well, impractical at best. Yet, as the parachute suggests, it can’t be legally driven on the street. George Bastiras’s 1963 Ford Futura coupe is a big-block beast with twin turbos, massive rear rubber and perfect chrome, stainless, panels and paint. Julia always asks what she can do to help, Alec wants to race it on his push bike and Jim can’t stop grinning when the engine’s running.” George then explains his three revhead offspring are just seven, five and 18 months old. This article on George's Futura was originally published in the January 2011 issue of Street Machine
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Maybe it still is the Land Of The Free after all So if you want a drop-top driver, it's time to take this Falcon home.The Yanks are famous for their love of litigation yet George Bastiras's 1963 Ford Futura coupe is street legal. This is the classic that has been upgraded to be enjoyed. And this updated classic also has thoughtful driving features like a tubular A-arm front end, rack & pinion steering, and front disc brakes.
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You get full control of it all thanks to the four-speed manual transmission. It's a nice power package for today, and it loves added tuning and upgrades to make it even more of a fun cruiser if you so desire. Plus, it inhales deeper with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with a sweet tune from the dual exhaust. It even looks distinct with the golden valve covers, matching air grabber, and Sprint markings. The VIN tells us this was born with a 260 cubic-inch motor, and so it's nice to have the correct-style V8 still under the hood today. Gasket shifter, and a full set of dolphin gauges in the dash. And there are good upgrades like the Grant sports steering wheel, the Mr. That means front bucket seats with a center console in-between. You may make updates to the stereo or restore some interior brightwork, but overall, this is about being a drier-ready drop-top and so you'll appreciate the true focus on the driver. We even like the little details like the black convertible boot and how the silver seat piping goes well with the exterior pinstripe. After all, a red drop-top with a red interior is always quite attractive. The black roof looks nice in place, but with the flip of a switch, it gets even better. The black roof looks nice in place, but with the flip of a switch, it gets. After all, details like the newer convertible top and American Racing Gasser alloys are about upgrading the style while also having a useful substance for really enjoying this classic. Glossy red paint and chrome bumpers always look good on a classic convertible, and this one strikes the right balance of attractiveness while staying driver-ready. Plus, there are little details like the updated tail lights, cool silver pinstripe, and they deleted the side trim to show off the sleekness of the good sheet metal. The hint of a hood scoop up front, the Futura's bombsight hood ornaments on the fenders, and the well-creased lines are all quite sporty. This Falcon is a bit of a sleeker bird than many of the rest out there, and it shows that Ford set this up for a nice performance car potential from the beginning. So when you see the strong cruising nature at an affordable price, you'll realize how irresistible this classic really is.
With its V8 power, four-on-the-floor, ideal color combination, and overall well-presented condition, it's hard to beat this 1963 Ford Falcon Futura convertible for vintage top-down fun. ULTRA POPULAR FALCON DROP TOP, SMALL BLOCK V8, 4-SPEED MANUAL, GREAT COLORS
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