Fairlane

Running Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane

Beginning in 1955, the Fairlane became the top-tier car at Ford, taking its name from the Dearborn, Michigan estate of Henry himself. Across seven generations, the Fairlane nameplate was used through 1970. With a redesign in 1957, the autos… more»

Original Paint: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

Both Ford and Chevrolet rolled out restyled automobiles in 1955 as the competition between the two companies was greater than ever. The Fairlane was the top-line Ford, a counterpoint to Chevy’s Bel Air. And the Fairlane Victoria and Crown… more»

Numbers-Matching 390/4-Speed! 1968 Ford Torino GT

When the Ford Torino was introduced in 1968, its original concept was to be an upscale version of the company’s already successful Fairlane, and consumers seemed to like that idea as over 170,000 of these cars found homes during… more»

Running Project: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

With all-new sheet metal in 1955, Ford put up a strong offense against both Chevrolet and Plymouth. The Crown Victoria, as part of the Fairlane series, would be the top-of-the-line car offered by the Ford division. The “Crown Vic”… more»

One-Owner: 1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan

The Fairlane was introduced as Ford’s top-line automobile in 1955, replacing the previous Crestline. Its name was derived from Henry Ford’s estate in Dearborn, Michigan. It would remain a part of the Ford portfolio through 1970 although it evolved… more»

Only 54k Miles! 1959 Ford Galaxie 500

To capitalize on the “space race” that was taking hold at the time, car manufacturers started using catchy names like the Galaxie 500, an upper trim add-on to the Fairlane series in 1959. So, for a time, the Fords… more»

Fuel-Injected V8! 1963 Ford Fairlane

After the arrival of most compacts in the late 1950s, a gap emerged between those smaller cars and their full-size brethren. Ford’s response was to create a mid-size automobile in 1962 that was sandwiched between the Falcon and Galaxie … more»

1-of-1: 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra 428

In years past, claiming that a classic car was a genuine 1-of-1 was a slippery slope. However, with the advent of services like Marti, documenting these claims has become easier. That brings us to this 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra…. more»

Working Retractable Top! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

The 1950s was an era for experimentation by U.S. car manufacturers. A good example would be Ford’s retractable hardtop from 1957-59. It had a complex operation but was dependable despite what pundits may say today. But they didn’t sell… more»

Survivor Driver: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible

Here’s a presentable “survivor driver” that could be a fun convertible to just drive around in and enjoy. It’s not perfect by any means, but to be 53 years old, this low-production drop top (only 3,422 were made) appears… more»

289 Hi-Po! 1964 Ford Fairlane Sports Coupe

Imagine it’s 1964. You’ve spotted the new Mustang, and you want one. The problem is that even in the earliest days, the waiting list for this iconic pony car already stretched several dozen city blocks. That was the mere… more»

Easy Project? 1964 Ford Fairlane 500

For most of the 1950s, most U.S. automobile manufacturers offered just one size of the car. Then in the late 1950s, the compact was born. And by the early 1960s, there were three including the intermediate. For 1962, the… more»

Original 428 CJ: 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra Hardtop

Parked in this shed is a car that would have been the most potent offering in the 1969 Ford Fairlane range. It is the Cobra variant, and this one featured the mighty 428 Cobra Jet V8 under the hood…. more»

24k Mile Survivor: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria

For 1955, Ford debuted the Fairlane as its top-of-the-line car. While the Fairlane Victoria used the regular hardtop roofline, the Crown Victoria was fitted with a B-pillared roofline with a wide stainless- steel band that “crowned” the roof. Optional,… more»

NASCAR Tribute: 1959 Ford Custom

This awesome-looking 1959 Ford Fairlane hasn’t been restored nor has it been left with the original patina finish. Painted to look like a NASCAR tribute, it will definitely stand out in a crowd. It can be found for sale… more»

M-Code 351 Equipped: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Do you know what’s great about this ’70 Ford Torino GT? It’s not a ’70 Chevelle SS or Roadrunner. OK, OK, before all of the poison darts start coming my way, I’m more a Chevy/Plymouth/Dodge guy, (as domestics go)… more»

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