This promotional Super 8mm film was shown in Ford dealerships, and designed to entice consumers to buy new Ford models in the 1964-65 era. Models showcased include the Falcon, Thunderbird and Mustang. The 1964 Falcon was the first compact car marketed by one of the Big Three American manufacturers between 1960 and 1970. The Mustang would be derived from the Falcon. The driver heads for the Stapleton National Airport in Denver, Colorado (:38). The grill is wider (1:08). New features include plenty of cargo space (1:16). The seat is slid back to show a longer track (1:55). Fabric seats (2:01) and the instrument panel follow (2:08). Power steering was available (2:50). Tires bounce as suspension is discussed (3:13). It featured two six cylinder engines (3:43). The Falcon runs under a Mobil Economy Run finish line (3:48). The Mobil Economy Run provided real fuel efficiency numbers. A mechanic sets the trophy out (3:52) for the Class B winner; the Falcon. Cars zip around the 1963 Monte Carlo Rally (3:59). The Falcon won first and second places in its class (4:01). Four transmissions were available (4:14). Servicing, oil changes (4:42), battery life (5:12), radiator coolant (5:17) and warranty options are discussed (5:46). Seventeen models were released (6:13). The Falcon Squire moves down a desert road (6:50). Bus series wagons appear (7:19). The 1964 Fairlane follows (8:34). Fairlanes were sold between 1955 and 1970 in a wide variety of body styles. Features include air scoops (9:14), larger tail lights, trim (9:21) grill and hood moldings (9:43). Interior features include bucket seats (10:29), a low gloss padded dash (11:09), sound insulation (11:23). The Fairlane Wagon model appears (12:26). The low tail gate is highlighted (12:47). Engine options include the 260 or 289 cubic inch V8’s (13:41). Various transmission options (14:10) are explained. Eight models were available (14:52). The Fairlane Sedan appears (15:00). The 1965 lineup includes the Mustang (18:18). This was the first generation of Mustangs which would prove to be widely popular. The fastback is featured (18:21). A 1965 Falcon appears in ruby red (18:57). Ford’s Wagon options are displayed (19:16). The name Galaxie (20:15) was chosen to appeal to the excitement around the Space Race. Features include a wide stance tread (20:28) and four built in torque boxes (21:22). The 240 cubic inch six engine appears in diagram (22:18). The crank shaft is highlighted (22:27). The 289 v-8 was available (22:37). Interior changes for the 1965 boast glamour (22:51). A new feature is the reversible key (23:20). Seventeen models were available (23:36). The 427 V-8 rumbles in a light pink Fairlane (22:39). The 200 cubic inch 6 and 289 barrel V-8 were made available (25:00). The narrator mentions three optional V-8’s (25:11). The 1965 Falcon (26:01) featured the 170 cubic inch (26:25). The 289 V-8 was also available (26:59). The 289 V-8 logo appears (27:03). New alternator and new exhaust system (27:25). A back angle shot of the iconic stock looking Ford Mustang 2 + 2 follows (28:19). These were the most avant-garde of the Ford lineup. The camera zooms in on the vents (29:09) designed to draw stale air and smoke out (29:16). The hard top convertible is displayed (29:48). A mother and two kids load up outside Crowley’s grocery store (29:51). The Mustang had three available V-8’s (30:01). The front grill is zoomed in on (31:22). Interior features include the FM/AM radio (31:49), a remote controlled deck lid (32:02), keyless locking and reversible keys (32:14). A Thunderbird rolls up to an American Airlines passenger plane (32:55). Ford ’65 station wagons are displayed (33:14). Kid’s jump from a step off the rear (33:53). Lockable below deck storage was available (34:44). Fairlanes wagons (35:41) are shown. The Ford model Falcon wagon is shot from the tailgate (35:52). The film was produced by Wilding Inc (37:03).

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