The 1960 Ford lineup represented a major styling shift, with longer, lower bodies and a look that bridged the flamboyant 1950s and the cleaner designs that would define the early 1960s. The new look made these cars popular with both hot rodders and low riders. This two-door 1960 Fairlane is somewhere in the middle, with Cragar-style wheels, airbags for a lower ride height, and period-style pinstriping. It’s a great-looking ride and is being offered here on eBay as a no-reserve auction!
This Fairlane is in Orange, California, and is being sold by Just Donated. We’ve featured a few of their finds over the years, but this one is a real headscratcher. The car is described as a 1960 Ford Fairlane V8 Automatic and is offered with a clean title. And the listing shows 29,100 miles, though prospective buyers should verify the mileage. This seems like a fairly desirable vehicle for someone to just donate, but I’m sure there’s more to the story.
Power comes from a V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission. There’s no word on the engine’s specs, but it looks to be a very clean build. Originally, this would have been equipped with a 292-cui engine rated at 185 horsepower. The V8/automatic combination should prove to be a great option for cruising. And the seller notes that the airbags function, and they provided a video of it running and driving. The engine sounds good, and it appears to be ready to drive.
The red-and-white interior pairs well with the paint and red pinstriping. The color combination feels period-correct and gives the car the kind of visual appeal you expect from an early-1960s American cruiser. It would be great to know some of the car’s history. Given how clean it looks, it seems likely it’s a modern build, but it definitely has a period look.
One of the most interesting aspects is that this one is being offered without a reserve. At the time of review, bidding had already reached $7,250 with 30 bids and nearly 200 watchers, so there’s definitely a lot of interest here. As with any custom car, interested bidders should inspect it closely and ask about rust and any issues the seller is aware of.
If you are looking for a performance-focused muscle car, this Fairlane may not be the classic for you. But if your tastes lean toward clean styling, plenty of power for cruising, and potentially a good price, this might just be the find for you. Would you take a chance on this Ford?
I think they are not trying to claim it has 29,100 miles, only that that’s the reading on the odometer. This seller has been featured countless times on this site, they have little to no history on the vehicles donated, they don’t make claims about operating condition, it’s current registration or mileage. They basically say it starts or not, if it can drive around the yard and here are some pictures, come see it in person if you want to buy it.
Steve R
I would compare a purchase from this seller about the same as buying something from Copart. You are on your own.
A fairly rich and/or generous donor. And again, if I was nearer than 3,000 miles away? I would be bidding. Nice Ford!
Don’t bet on it, a friend has the AAA contract for his city, he gets call all the time from realtors looking for someone to tow away cars. When someone is clearing an estate and the need a house sold they often don’t care about cars in the garage, they want it gone with the least amount of effort. In many parts of California, even a generic 3br2ba house is worth well over a million dollars, even a $10-15k car easily becomes an inconvenience when there are multiple heirs to deal with. That’s the reality on the ground, though the internet often feels differently.
Steve R
No wonder California is in such a state of disrepair. If average folks there, consider $10-15K an inconvenience.
Have you ever tried dealing with a bureaucracy trying to get titles transferred or access to bank accounts, insurance, even something as simple as a change of address from the post office. There are roadblocks everywhere, even when preparations were done before hand. This isn’t necessarily a criticism of California per se because a lot of the issues aren’t specific to that state. What is specific about the state is the amount of money for things like houses, that require the attention more than a car, sometimes you have to pick your battles.
Steve R
That’s why everyone should put their estate into a trust. My parents did, and when they passed? Everything was very easy to liquidate. House, cars, valuables. But then again, they lived in a free state.
You are right, the problem is if they haven’t passed, yet are unable to give written or verbal authorization. Even though there are mechanisms in place through the trust every entity, bank, insurance, brokerage, post office, utility, you are dealing with wants something different want something different and the people you are dealing with often don’t know what you need or are wrong. It’s even worse if you are locked out of their computer. Like you said, it’s easy after they pass.
Steve R
This is an example of Ford’s move to make good looking cars with big V8s. Nice one.
The air bags work? Some people will believe anything.
Air Bags could refer to custom suspension mods to raise and lower car.
I get it now 👍
1960 Fords have long appealed to me. Maybe it’s the grille that makes the car appear smaller. It is a big car that would be slightly downsized for ’61. Or it’s that crisp side profile. Either way, I just like them. Fins were going out of fashion and I’m sure the tool and die people were just fine with that. Those quarters had to be a pain to fabricate. Fortunately you can cover up the weld with a nice strip of chrome.
I don’t particularly care for low riders but what a sweet ride. So different. My parents had a 60 ford when I was a kid. I can honestly say I haven’t see one since. Beautiful car.
Strange, Jon. 1960 Fords were very common at least into the 1980s when they eventually rusted out and populated the salvage yards. I preferred the look of the 1959 Ford, myself. But I would take related versions of this, such as a 1960 Edsel, or a 1962 Ford or Mercury. THIS example, however, is way too modified for my interest, and it is a bare-bones Fairlane, lacking even the radio. And white is not my colour for a car. But Fords of this era are easy for a person who is short from the shoulders to the waist to see out of, and they are reliable on modern roads. I simply would prefer a Galaxie with “all the [1960] toys”, and in a more appealing colour. But I would not want a 1961 Ford or Mercury under ANY circumstances: TOO UGLY!!!
I don’t particularly care for low riders but what a sweet ride. So different. My parents had a 60 ford when I was a kid. I can honestly say I haven’t see one since. Beautiful car.
The engine is not an original Ford 292 v8
When I was in high school my folks bought a used 1960 Country Squire, grey with the “wood” paneling, and I learned to drive in that giant boat. It had a 352 but a 2 barrel so it did not breathe well. I loved the gunsights on the front fenders, let me “aim” the vehicle. The interior size was great too. I often took the HS basketball team to a local burger place after a home game and could fit 5 of them in the car.
Interesting provenance though: we bought it from Hertz, but it had long-term use by a local company, Raybestos, for brake shoe testing.
I owned a ’60 Starliner – beautiful, well- built car. Ford had really upped their build quality by then, body integrity, and the nylon? rayon? upholstery and baked enamel paint were long lasting.
Nice looking Ford. Engine looks like a 460, possibly a 429. Good choice either way for motivation. Would love to have it at my disposal, though not a fan a of red interiors.
If it stays around 10k it’s a great deal.
I haven’t seen one of these in years. An elderly neighbor had a one of these when I was a kid only as a black sedan with 3 on the tree with a V8. Sadly the neighbor and the car is long gone.Don’t care for the hydraulics but this a good looking and running car.
Not sure about it being a 460 engine. But definitely not a “Y” block. I was thinking more like a 351 Windsor. (Based on the timing cover)
Great car!
385 series big block, not a windsor. Just did some internet image searching cause I wasn’t actually sure. Started 2nd guessing myself.
Shame they took the FAIRLANE letters off the trunk lid! The R hid the keyhole if you swiveled it sideways!
nice
Sold on 7/8/2026 for a high bid of $19,900, there were 94 bids from 23 bidders.
Steve R