FORD FALCON IN THE MONTE CARLO RALLY RACE 1963 FORD MOTOR CO. PROMO FILM AUTO RACING XD51494

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This 1963 TV documentary, narrated by Detroit sportscaster Van Patrick, highlights a unique event: the Monte Carlo Rally, a 2500-mile car race across Europe that began in 1911 and continues to this day. It is an event designed to showcase automobile innovation on a global stage. 1963 was a particularly important year since it marked the first entry of American-made vehicles into the race. A Ford driven by Bo Ljungfeldt finished in a respectable 42nd place out of 307 entrants. In the 1964 event, a Falcon finished second outright against some of the world’s best cars and drivers at that time. This film was produced by Wilding Productions for Ford Motor Company, who provided the Ford Falcon used in the rally.
The narrator explains the history of the event, how the race works, and offers viewers stunning views of the rally cars racing across France. He focuses on the American teams and cars, providing an American perspective on a European event. The film also contains footage of American actress and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly, at the rally’s award ceremonies.
(00:10) Map of the Monte Carlo Rally, a 2500-mile car race across Europe
(00:20) Men work on a rally car
(01:05) Margaret MacKenzie, an English driver
(01:31) Car 221's team: Peter Jopp and co-driver Trant Jarman
(01:59) Jarman prepares the car's trunk
(02:16) The interior contains a toolkit
(02:32) Special car seats make the ride safer and more comfortable
(02:40) The vehicle is outfitted with special lights, including a Lucas Flamethrower driving light
(02:56) Bo Ljungfelt was also on the American team, driving Car 223, with Gunnar Häggbom
(03:12) Car 195 is inspected during the identification ceremonies
(05:30) Footage of the rally's starting ceremony
(05:48) A drawing of the first Monte Carlo Rally in 1911
(07:01) The flag drops; the race begins
(07:15) Thirty cars depart at one-minute intervals
(07:42) Car 207, a Ford Falcon driven by Anne Hall, starts its journey
(08:06) This was the first Monte Carlo for the American cars
(08:22) Car 221, another Ford Falcon, departs
(08:40) Car #223, a Ford Falcon Futura, starts
(09:08) View from inside a rally car
(09:23) The first leg was from Monaco to Gap, France
(09:45) Car 221 arrives at the service garage
(10:22) The drivers eat a meal
(11:09) The road books are stamped
(11:23) They must drive through the winter nights
(11:53) The command center for the American cars is seen
(13:28) Snowy roads challenge the drivers
(14:00) Drivers race down snow-covered roads
(14:23) Racers arrive in Chaumont, France
(14:35) A gas station serves as a pit stop
(15:04) The car continues on to Gérardmer, northeastern France
(15:18) Cars from other departure points join in
(15:57) They arrive at the convergence point in Chambéry in southeast France
(16:38) Ford Falcon, car 221, arrives at the control point
(17:07) Car 207 with Hall and MacKenzie joins to help the American team
(17:54) Car 221 navigates a challenging switchback
(18:39) Car 221 approaches Monaco
(19:02) The team makes small repairs to the car
(19:15) Port of Monaco
(19:21) Car 238 arrives first
(19:53) The finish line
(20:12) The first American Ford Falcon arrives
(20:27) Trant Jarman smiles
(20:48) Bo Jungfeldt arrives, the 2nd of the 3rd entries
(21:09) Car 242, a Volvo 122 S driven by two female drivers (Sylvia Österberg and Inga-Lill Edenring), arrives
(22:18) Diagram of the maneuvering speed test
(23:07) Car 81 during the test, skyline of Monaco in the background
(23:30) Boulevard Albert 1st
(24:19) Car 66, a Morris Mini Cooper
(25:09) Rally cars race through Monaco
(25:25) Car 221 speeds down a hill
(26:37) Car 223, driven by Bo Jungfeldt, races the course
(26:58) Prize ceremony
(27:08) The winning cars arrive at the palace courtyard
(27:18) Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace Kelly present the awards
(27:35) Car 283, a Saab 96 Sport driven by Erik Carlsson, won 1st place
(27:56) Grace Kelly shakes his hand
(28:08) The American cars also receive awards
(29:07) Van Patrick concludes the program
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@loulusardi1013 5 ай бұрын

This is what inspired me to build a replica of the Monte Carlo Falcon and enter it on last years Monte Carlo Historic rally to commemorate the 60th anniversary.

@johndiaz7240 5 ай бұрын

Any pictures to see? I loved the Sprint Falcons when I was a kid.

@deepbludude4697 5 ай бұрын

How did you do? very cool!

@customkey 5 ай бұрын

Good on ya!

@skewwer 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video,its also very interesting to see the ending special stages,ive never seen these before in a 60s monte carlo rally

@dmwi1549 4 ай бұрын

Just watched Jay Leno review on a similar Falcon Found it interesting that first winner shook hands with Royalty and everyone else didn’t. Also the lady winner got flowers and a smaller trophy? I enjoy these old Periscope Films Thanks for posting.

@bertvosburg558 Ай бұрын

My first "Field car" was a 1960 Ford Falcon the elderly lady down the road had that my Dad kept running for her. When she died she left it to Dad and he gave it to me, it was 1970, the car ten years old and floor boards all rusted out but it ran and I was 12 years old and already driving since 9 on my Dad's 1964 Ford 3/4 ton pickup. Drove it all over the fields until I let a kid I went to school with drive it and he drove it into the Grand River!!! Dad dragged it out and it was done.

@edwardburek1717 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic footage, and such a wide array of machinery on show here. That version of the Monte Carlo Rally is totally different to today's version - part time trial, part auto trials, part economy run, part touring car race around the Monaco GP circuit. I wonder how the current era of WRC cars would feel about taking on a rally of this vintage, especially tearing around the GP loop. I dare say that Rally Buddha would be working overtime.

@marstondavis 5 ай бұрын

I had a '62 Falcon. My best friend drove it off of a small cliff. After some body work it ran perfectly. It always started. Great brakes. Good little 6 cyl. engine.

@Johnnycdrums 5 ай бұрын

170 c.i. mill or 200 c.i. You couldn't kill that 200 inline six, from my experience.

@richierugs6544 5 ай бұрын

cool event!

@2dub2steady 5 ай бұрын

This was pretty rad. Thanks Periscope.

@stephenholland5930 5 ай бұрын

What a great Ford documentary film showcasing their Falcon Sprints. Those gals did pretty well, too!

@ianbrown9082 5 ай бұрын

Leading Falcon finished in 34th place and the winner of the event was a 841cc 2 stroke SAAB. After 1963 the Mini Coopers dominated the Monte Carlo Rally. Back then front wheel drive was the winning formula

@johnd8892 5 ай бұрын

And a handicap system had effective calculated points penalties for larger engined cars.

@ianbrown9082 5 ай бұрын

@@johnd8892 Handicap system...Oh yes, that'll be those pesty French i'm afraid!

@jfv65 5 ай бұрын

What a super cool video! These Fold Falcon Sprints also did quite well in touring car racing in Europe. I believe Ford used Falcons instead of Mustangs because the Falcons could compete in a more competetive class.

@mrfiestas 5 ай бұрын

it was before the mustang came

@agems56 5 ай бұрын

There was so much fun and things to do in those days, and to tinker with your own vehicles and still be allowed on the road as long as it had lights! Today it takes computer controls in cars to really screw things up, and lower reliability!

@timrayburn2461 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Airpang100 5 ай бұрын

The peak years of SAAB !

@dannycalley7777 2 ай бұрын

AP .............and for Erik Carlsson .

@Johnnycdrums 5 ай бұрын

The production 289 Hi-Po was first introduced in the 63' Fairlane, and very rare. Did you see that guy test the rear springs, the car barely moved.

@Bbbbad724 5 ай бұрын

I d love to have a 63 Falcon sedan to put an FE in like a 60s Gasser.

@markhale8084 5 ай бұрын

At least one of the Falcons appears to be a Futura and not a Sprint (FUTURA letters across rear panel rather than FALCON) but I seemed to only see the Sprint V8 badging on front fenders which is something Futuras did not have. Who knows, maybe some badge swapping/borrowing needed at the time. All three were prepped by Holman Moody.

@calescapee9642 5 ай бұрын

Sprint was a Trim Package. I owned a 64 and two 65s.All were Futuras. The 64 was a Futura Convertible with Sprint trim i.e. Logos,horn button,Steering Wheel,Dash Tach, Center Console and a few other trim goodies. All my cars were 289 V8s five lug cars.

@Johnnycdrums 5 ай бұрын

@@calescapee9642; They never put the Hi-Po in a Falcon, but they did put it in a Fairlane in 1963. 289 was a great engine regardless of configuration. 289 two barrel had good power.