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05-26-2017, 11:01 PM | #1 |
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The forgotten 1960 Fords
You don't see many 1960 Fords these days. This model was never sold in Australia, but over the years, a few have found their way here. When released, it has been stated that they were a fraction wider than some States allowed, which meant that they couldn't be sold in some States until this problem was sorted out. Style wise, they were one year ahead of Chevrolet by eliminating the "dog-leg" windscreen pillar. This model also saw Ford do away with the round taillights, but they would revert back to round taillights again in 1961. This survivor 1960 Ford Galaxie Sedan was for sale at Del Mar this year. It is a pity that more of this model are not seen, as they are quite a nice looking car, although many will disagree with me? |
05-27-2017, 07:29 AM | #2 |
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I have always liked the '60 model Ford ! Wish there were more around my area .
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05-27-2017, 11:39 AM | #3 |
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The 60 two door hardtop is one of the prettiest cars ever built by anybody.
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05-27-2017, 04:37 PM | #4 |
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That rear 3/4 view shows Ford's lame attempt to copy '59 Chevy tail fins. I thought they were ugly in 1960 and still do. But, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Just my opinion.
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05-27-2017, 07:42 PM | #5 |
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With the roof trim it looks like a 4 dr Starliner. I've got a '60 Starliner I'll never part with. Had a '60 Sunliner when I was a kid. Love '60 fords. Like 40 Deluxe says, you either love 'em or hate 'em. Nobody seems in the middle on them.
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05-27-2017, 07:45 PM | #6 |
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05-27-2017, 08:46 PM | #7 |
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To me, the real prize for a '60 Ford would be the Custom 300 2 door sedan with the 352/360 HP special high perf engine. Or a Sunliner/Starliner with the same engine.
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05-27-2017, 09:18 PM | #8 |
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My first car was a '60 Ford 2 door post, in 1965.
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05-27-2017, 09:33 PM | #9 |
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Wouldn't you hate to be caught driving this ugly thing in public ???
. Click on pic to Enlarge. .
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05-27-2017, 09:37 PM | #10 |
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Yes, Sal. An acquaintance has a 60, 61, and 62, all original numbers matching cars. I really don't remember the particulars, but they are all the high performance (and I think tri power) FE's. Pretty rare, and not overly restored. Keeping with "period correct" the Stanley thermos in the trunk is normally full of gin martinis.
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05-27-2017, 10:03 PM | #11 |
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I'd take a 60 in a heart beat, not many around at all
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05-27-2017, 10:57 PM | #12 |
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Lanny, Here is your picture enlarged. Those 60 Starliners are great looking cars. Thanks for sharing. |
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With the date code from the ID plate of the car, if the casting and date codes of the misc cast parts fall within a period of 30 to 60 days before the car was built, and the part was originally available on that model, those parts are generally considered to be 'matching'. Also... most serial number/data plates have code letters & numbers for the 'as built' options in the drivetrain in addition to exterior & interior colors and maybe some other options. If the car and it's driveline parts, options, etc. appear as listed on it's data plate the car can be said to be 'numbers matching'. Here are several links to help determine what may be 'matching'. Most apply to the late 50's cars (found them in relation to the car I'm working on) but if you need info about newer/other cars just do an internet search for it. http://www.fordification.com/tech/pa...s_overview.htm http://www.fordification.com/tech/datecodes.htm http://www.y-block.info/castings.html http://ford-y-block.com/technical.htm https://thecvaonline.com/howtos/DataPlateDecoder.pdf http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...INdecode-1.htm http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...49-59partA.htm http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...49-59partB.htm . Last edited by dmsfrr; 05-28-2017 at 07:43 PM. Reason: add links |
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05-28-2017, 11:58 AM | #16 |
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Yes, I used the term incorrectly. I should have said "well documented". dmsfrr did a better job of explaining that than I could have. Among other things, he's got all the dealer info when the cars were ordered and or delivered.
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05-28-2017, 05:07 PM | #17 |
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For you 1960 Ford Fans, here is another beauty, a 1960 Ford Country Sedan. While not many of this model are seen these days, they are definitely not forgotten. Enjoy. |
05-28-2017, 07:06 PM | #18 |
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A friend has a couple '60 Starliners, and he tells me they are the largest model Ford ever built.
Never checked that out. |
05-29-2017, 11:05 AM | #19 |
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I wasn't a big fan of the early 60's Fords but I do think the 60 is a way better looking car than the 59. The 60 Edsel IMO was much better looking than the Ford.
Today, the 60 Ford is a much nicer looking car than the crap that comes off all the assembly lines now.
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05-29-2017, 05:53 PM | #20 |
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RHGV8-wMTsQ
Nice 60 done in a touch of NASCAR trim ... glad to see they put a 390 in it too.
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