Falcon
FALCONSHELLS
LIMITED
50 High Street
Epping
Essex
Falcon Shells Ltd was founded by Peter Pellandine in January 1957 and with him from Ashley Laminates he brought the 750 shell now called the Falcon Mk1 for the Austin Seven swb chassis and the Sports Racer for chassis from 6`11"- 7`8", now called the Falcon Mk2.
Falcon Mk1
Falcon Mk2
From September 1957 a hard top was available for the Mk2 .
Falcon Mk2 with hard top
From April 1959 the Mk3 was available primarily for Ford 7`6" chassis, but it could also be mounted on chassis of similar wheelbase. Its name was later changed to Caribbean and was to become Falcons best selling shell.
Falcon Mk3
Mk3 with hardtop
Falcon Caribbean Mk 4
During 1960 Falcon continued developing their shells and the Mk2, now renamed Competition was now available with twin headrest fairings.
Falcon Competition
Also during 1960 Falcon announced a ladder chassis for Ford 10 powered specials.
Falcon ladder chassis
The Caribbean and the Competition were now also available as a complete kit with a space frame designed by Terrier and a choice of engines.
Falcon space frame
In December 1960 Falcon announced the Bermuda. This was a four seat version of the Caribbean.
Falcon Bermuda
Also in December 1960 Falcon announced the Peregrine. This was similar in design to the Caribbean but was a lot sleeker and lower and a strict two seater with a space frame based on the Terrier designed unit that was used for the Caribbean and Competition models.
Peregrine
In mid 1961 Peter Pellandine sold Falcon to Mike Moseley and his partners who in January 1963 announced the Falcon 515. This was a complete car with a space frame made by Progress and a Ford Classic Capri 1500cc engine and running gear.
Falcon 515
The 515 was to be Falcons last car and the company closed in 1964.
The Falcon Register has been run by Rob Daniels for the last ten years and the photo below shows Mike Moseley with the line up of Falcons at the Historic Specials Day in 1997. Falcons 40th anniversary year.
Mk2, Bermuda, Peregrine, 515, Caribbean