Ford’s big news in 1960 was the addition of the Falcon compact. But that didn’t stop them from selling nearly one million full-size cars, too, with the Fairlane, Fairlane 500, and Galaxie being the choices, plus station wagons. Gone was the boxy styling of the 1957-59 models, taking on a futuristic look with a flat deck with bat-wing fins that you could land a helicopter on. The seller has a base ’60 Fairlane 2-door sedan with no apparent frills. If you needed new cheap wheels back in the day, this was the one for you. Located in Willard, Missouri, this bare-bones survivor is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,000.
Ford sold more than 93,000 Fairlane coupes like this one in 1960, split between inline-sixes and V8s. This one has the 145 hp, 223 cubic inch “Mileage Maker” 6-banger with a “3-on-the-tree” manual transmission. You weren’t going to get anywhere fast, but you might pass a few gas stations along the way. If the base Fairlane with its rubber floor coverings was a little too drab for you, you could step up to the Fairlane 500 or the Galaxie, the latter being on par with the Chevy Impala.
The seller refers to this Ford as a “10-footer”, but the photos suggest you might be able to get a couple of feet closer before flaws begin to pop out. There appears to be no visible rust or big dents, and the light blue paint may or may not be original. The interior is okay, and the factory upholstery may be hiding under the covers seen on top. If you are interested in a driver rather than a show car, they should do just fine.
Rather than plug in the actual odometer reading, the seller opts for a placeholder in the 1,000,000-mile range. But the Ford starts and runs every time, so it seems like a reliable set of wheels. If you’re looking for a way to get into vintage car collecting on a budget, why not start here? Thanks for the tip, Barn Finder Terry.
Never thought I’d say it, but the 1960 Edsel here last week was better looking than this plain vanilla.
Not me, count me in on this 60 ford.
Agreed. I had a ’60 Starliner in the same light blue. I still remember the unique sound of it’s 292 Y-block…one sweet car.
Absolutely, drop in a 406-405 hp tri-power
A 9 inch and a toploader and go out looking for turbo Honda’s ! 😂
Me like too…..not a bad price…..
It has the usual 2-door sedan awkwardness where the Edsel was at least a 4-door which made it look a bit more balanced.
It gives the sense that in the design studio the 2-door’s door openings were optimized for the style leader hardtop coupe and the post sedan roofline optimized for the volume leader 4-door. 2-door sedans were cheapskate cars thrown together from spare parts.
Shows as sold.
Steve R
It sure looks like a very nice car for short money. Maybe Howard is right.
My Grandfather liked light blue cars and he was a Ford Man as well, but when this Fairlane rolled off the assembly line, I’m guessing that my Grandpa was still driving his 49′ Ford 4 Door Sedan and plan to give it up until a 66′ Ford Custom 4 Door Sedan caught his eye, which by the way, was light blue, as well.
been trying to replicate my Glacier (light) blue 63 Falcon convertible these last several years. It was a 3-on the tree 170 special, traded it in on a new 68 Mustang (raven black) but light blue with the two tone blue vinyl interior was one of the best eye catchers I have ever owned. Your Grandpa had good taste in colors, Timothy.
My stepfather owned and drove this very car when I was a kid. Same color and exact model. Never thought I would ever see another one. I am 73 years old.
I grew up in cars like this, including a ’61 Fairlane 4 door Sedan equipped exactly the same way. I would buy it just as a memory of my dad.
I notice the car was sold, but I just noticed the FB Marketplace Ad says the car has been driven 1,000,000 miles.
The Canadian version of this car- the 1960 Meteor- in my opinion, was the best looking of all- especially the grill- it’s been a while, but I’ve seen a couple of them in the northern Plains
Facebook Marketplace ad says it is SOLD