A lot to the frustration of tropically inclined Child Boomers in all places, Jimmy Buffett handed away final September attributable to pores and skin most cancers. His music lives on radios and a SiriusXM station all over the world, as does a sure 1963½ Ford Falcon Dash convertible that he used to personal. Now you could be the brand new caretaker of this parrot-headed Blue Oval ragtop on on the GAA Traditional Vehicles Public sale on February 24, 2024.

Ford Falcon historical past could be complicated, however the Dash was a mid-year 1963 mannequin that took the bucket-seat Futura one step additional attributable to a semi-fastback roofline for the two-door hardtop (a convertible additionally was accessible) and a regular V8 engine, on this case a 260 two-barrel.

Jimmy Buffett got here to amass this Falcon Dash convertible within the early Nineteen Eighties after sending a letter to Traditional Sixties journal about his want for a Falcon, a automobile he had beforehand owned when he was younger  ravenous artist. The planets aligned and he rapidly discovered a four-speed Dash convertible in Oregon. Over time, the Dash’s induction system was modified to a Holley four-barrel and consumption. Buffet additionally added a roll bar to deal with his surf boards, Australian sheepskin seat covers, and what’s characterised as an “extravagant” sound system. Trying on the pictures, it seems that the unique steering wheel has been changed as nicely.

The sale of this Ford can even embody a surfboard and signed Fender Squire Stratocaster guitar with a certificates of authenticity.  

If you happen to’re a Parrothead, then that is an incredible alternative to personal the 1963½ Ford Falcon Dash ragtop previously owned by your favourite singer. Don’t miss your alternative to bid on GAA’s web site on February 24, 2024!