For Sprint and Futura Convertibles, they share the 15 series number. There is not a separate or distinct series for the Sprint. In the case of ∦3 Sprints, a 17 series indicates the vehicle is a Sprint or Futura Hardtop. The next digits in the VIN are important to the identification process because they identify the Series or model of the vehicle. For example, an “H” identifies the Lorrain, Ohio facility. The second digit identifies the assembly plant for the vehicle. The first digit in the VIN is the year of the vehicle. The Data Plate also includes the VIN, and other information about the car such as the type of model, engine, trim, colors, axle, transmission, etc. Data Plates are reproduced by after-market suppliersso be wary. On the other hand, the Data Plate is riveted to the drivers door and can be removed or lost if the door is replaced. Because this number is stamped into the metal at the factory and used in official ownership records, it cannot be altered without a great deal of trickery. It is the official identifier of the vehicle. The VIN does exactly what its name implies. Ray recently typed his VIN and Door Plate codes into a decoder at another website and was really surprised when his car was identified as a 63 Sprint Convertible, and a photo of HIS car popped up and indicated it should look like this! This photo was taken by Ray at a recent cruise to the Presidio in San Francsisco. It is one of the most popular 63 Sprints on the Internet. This beautiful and genuine 1963 Falcon Sprint Convertible belongs to SCFF Member Ray Johnson. The Data Plate (sometimes referred to as the warranty plate) is located on the rear portion of the drivers door and is clearly visible when the door is opened. The VIN is stamped into the top of the inner fender on the drivers side of the engine compartment. Unfortunately, Ford Motor Company did not do a good job documenting the 1963 Sprint models with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or the Model Code.
Other mid-year offerings included V-8 options for all of the other Falcon models. Technically, the first Sprints were 1963 ½ models due to their mid year introduction. In an attempt to learn more about the true identity of the Sprint models, lets take a look at each of the Sprint models beginning with the 1963 year. Your favorite Falcon model may not be a Sprint, but the market indicates that 1963-1965 Sprints, both hardtops and convertibles, are the most sought after Falcons and command the highest prices. Few would argue that the 1963-1965 Falcon Sprints are the most popular birds of the species.
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