1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Picture

Clean, simple and refreshing trick-free, Ford greats - like 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner - was among the most enjoyable cars in 1961. It took a long time before Ford Galaxie fully appreciated, but - even sun-loving convertible.

The 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner didn't have '50s-style flash

Ford Division, greeted the 60 cars in three separate lines: the next new standard Ford, the popular personal luxury four-seat Ford Thunderbird, and very popular new compact Ford Falcon. While Falcon was little changed for the '61 T-Bird was all new, with slim "Rocket Ship" profile. Big Ford developed another side of the adoption of clean, simple design to transfer the bodies were slightly shorter and lighter than in 1960. There was also a pleasant absence of skittish 50s-style tricks.

1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner and Starliner

This relative lack of flash may explain why collectors took so long, "discover" a great '61 Fords, but we can be glad that they have. Otherwise, we deprived lean Ford Galaxie Sunliner convertible here.

Still part of the top-line series of the Galaxy, Ford Galaxie Sunliner '61 at $ 2849. As in previous years, the standard V-8, now 175 horses 292nd Options included 352 veterans with 220 hp (pictured here), plus the new 390 big block with 300 hp. Ford sold a pair of 390s with triple two barrel 375 or 401 hp at huge leadfoots with large portfolios and racing license. Dealer installed four-on-the-floor manual transmission is new, too, but most of the big Fords were two or three speed Fordomatic Cruise Speed-O-Matic self-sorting.

1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Wallpaper Picture shown

Although total sales at Ford fell slightly for '61, Ford Galaxie Sunliner almost repeated his performance in 1960, attracting 44,614 orders.

2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L

2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Picture

Ford said today a new engine for the 2011 Mustang GT : the 5.0-liter V8 engine that generates an output of 412 hp and a torque of 390 ft.-lb., but at the same time offering a range of 25 mpg combuustible highway and 17 city.

2011 Ford Mustang GT shows off its new 5.0L V8

5.0 The new V8 engine has 23 valves and a separate crankshaft, which will be mated to a six-speed manual and automatic.

2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Rear View

The 2011 Ford Mustang engine has several interesting details, as a separate exhaust manifolds worked. Outside, there are no change in the chassis, still has a solid axle in the rear, retaining the essence of Ford Mustang.

Ford will keep the price of the 2011 Ford Mustang model at $ 28,000. You shall also optional, such as Brembo brakes for the front axle.

2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Wallpaper Picture shown

You will have three 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L exterior colors, Blaze Yellow, Red and Silver Ingot competition

1956 Ford Thunderbird

1956 Ford Thunderbird Picture

Still see the two-seater 1956 Ford Thunderbirds on the boulevards in Beverly Hills, which is handy. Ford could be inspired by the European sports cars, but ultimately all-American Boulevardier Thunderbird convertible designed for comfort and a smooth, strong straight-line performance. That "Little Birds" were also exceptionally beautiful, but hastened the production of "instant classic" status, one of the reasons why so many Ford Thunderbird survive today.

Ford Thunderbird - Little Birds that still survive today

Robust steel casing and equipment roll-ups were more attractive Ford Thunderbird virtues. As proof, '55 Chevrolet Corvette outpolled debut fiber to 23.1 at 16,155 units. Slipped '56 to 15,631, but it was bad enough for a special auto fall-back "sales per year.

Blue 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1965 Thunderbird's like '55 Ford Thunderbird, but standard "continental" spare opened the trunk the needs of the main entrance-wing fan more comfortable cockpit and a lift-off hardtop of a distinctive "box" window, which contributed to the visibility. Typical for the period '56 also offers more power, thanks to the new 312-cubic-inch V-8 packing 215 horsepower with optional stick-overdrive or 225 with self-shift Fordomatic. Last year, 292 went to the standard three-speed manual, but was increased to 202 horses. Dealing with a step back, such as springs and shock eased, but the buyer was the result of a smoother ride.

1956 Ford Thunderbird Wallpaper Picture shown

Skilled pimp and energy rose by 21,380 sales in 1957, but no two-seat Ford Thunderbird is a car for young and old. Just ask the lucky owner in Beverly Hills.

1966 Ford Fairlane 427

1966 Ford Fairlane 427 Picture

Ford Fairlane In mid-1960, manufacturers play a game called "snap tiger tail." Hot Pontiac Tempest GTO was the car to beat, and shot everyone in the building and medium-sized cars with tiger stripes and hairy engines. Ford entered the arena in 1966 and 1967 with Ford Fairlane GT and Ford Fairlane GTA. Were hot car - but 1966 fairlane not as hot as they looked. In fact, most of their competitors, a few lengths Tiger.

Ford Fairlane need to beat Pontiac Tempest GTO

In any discussion of these cars, it is impossible to distinguish from the rest of the GT package, as only Ford Fairlane with special badges. A Ford Fairlane was a pretty nice cars, especially in the guise 1966-1967.

1966 Ford Fairlane 427 Front View

The new mid-size Ford Fairlane, built from 1962-1965 in the first generation was a great mother of the compact Falcon and a standard-sized Ford. Her body was unitized blurred by-115, 5 cm wheelbase, as well as in 1954-1956 Fords, and other dimensions to the popular mid-1950 Fords.

Although the 1962 Ford Fairlane is 16.5 inches longer and nearly 500 pounds heavier than the Falcon compact companion, was even smaller 11.7 inches and 800 pounds lighter than "standard format" Ford - which just shows how much Ford has moved from its very successful 1954-1956 package.

Because the big Ford 223-cubic-inch six would not fit in the engine in the new Fairlane's engine bay, Falcon 170-cid six became the standard engine. The old 292 V-8 would not fit, either way, Ford has developed a brand new 221-cubic-inch V-8 and bored-out 260-cid version specifically for Ford Fairlane as an optional engine choice. It was the famous small-block Ford V-8 with the new thin-wall casting technology, making it the lightest V-8 today.

1966 Ford Fairlane GTA Left Front View

1962 Ford Fairlane is only available in four models: standard and Ford Fairlane 500 two-and four-door sedan that as many as in 1957 and 1959 Fords. Factory bent from 297,116 units in the first model year, and sales from GM and Chrysler cut problem than to steal a Ford Falcon.

Cars and hard-tops were added in 1963, but the style remained virtually unchanged until 1964, so the more serious (and not entirely successfully), facelift took place in 1965.

1966 Ford Fairlane 427 Wallpaper Picture shown

Middleweight Ford got a lot more exciting in 1966, when it was completely redesigned for the 1965-1966 Ford big-style mirror in junior size. Convertible three models have been added, including a spectacular new Ford Fairlane GT, which was more popular companion 1966 fairlane hardtop model.