Every now and then, a car comes into the workshop that makes everyone stop what they’re doing for a moment.

This beautiful 1964 Ford Falcon is one of those cars.

At 62 years old, it’s seen a few things. It’s travelled roads that were probably still dirt when this car was new, survived countless bumps and potholes, and somehow managed to make it into 2026 looking pretty damn good.

And judging by the amount of work we’re doing underneath it, it’s not planning on giving up anytime soon.

The Falcon is in the workshop for a major suspension and steering overhaul. After more than six decades on the road, it’s fair to say that a few of the original suspension components have earned a well-deserved rest.

We’re replacing a long list of components, including the upper and lower control arms, suspension bushes, strut rods and bushes, sway bar links, wheel bearings, tie-rod ends, steering drag link and various other suspension components. The rear leaf springs are also getting new bushes and shackle bushes.

In other words, quite a bit of the Falcon underneath is getting a fresh start.

There’s something different about an old car

Modern cars are remarkably clever. They have computers controlling almost everything, sensors everywhere and enough electronics to make a 1964 Falcon look like a very simple machine.

But there’s something wonderfully straightforward about an old Falcon.

Open the bonnet and there’s an engine you can actually see. Get underneath it and you can see how the suspension works. And when something wears out, you can generally replace it rather than having to convince a computer that it needs fixing.

That’s one of the things we enjoy about working on older vehicles.

They’re a reminder of just how much cars have changed.

Built to be kept

There’s also a pretty good argument that cars like this were built with a different philosophy.

Back in 1964, nobody was thinking about whether the car would still be around in 2026. Yet here it is.

And once we’ve finished replacing all those tired suspension and steering components, there’s every chance it’ll still be here for many years to come.

This old Falcon may well still be cruising the roads long after some of today’s cars have been turned into soft drink cans.

We reckon that’s worth looking after.

Whether it’s a 62-year-old Ford Falcon or a much newer family car, the principle is the same: look after your vehicle and it will look after you.

This old girl is getting plenty of attention at AutoSavvy Mechanical in Noosaville, and we’re looking forward to seeing her back on the road with a suspension system that’s ready for another few decades.

Some cars are transportation. Others become part of the family.

And we’d say this Falcon has definitely earned its place.