General Year Information

Performance was the key word in the Fairlane lineup for 1969. Virtually all models, except four-door Sedans, looked very fast. And most of them were. When equipped with the new Cobra Jet 428, the Fairlanes were awesome performers. All models shared the same body as the 1968s, with only very minor trim updating. The taillights were revised slightly and were more square in shape than the 1968 type. The grille was revised slightly, with a more prominent center dividing bar than in 1968.

A new Windsor V-8 of 351 CID created by stroking the 302 and was released to fill the performance gap between the 302 CID and the 390 CID V-8s. It developed 250 HP in 2-barrel carburetor trim and 290 HP in 4-barrel configuration. Also all six cylinder models received the new Ford 250 CID I-6 delivering 155 HP and 240 ft. lbs. of torque, vastly increasing six cylinder performance.

The Torino Talladega:

At mid-year the “Talladega Torino” was released to qualify the body style for use in NASCAR racing. The front end was extended several inches and used a flat grille-mounted at the front of the opening, rather than back several inches as on standard models. Also, the rear bumper from a standard Fairlane was used, up front, because it was more aerodynamic than the original front bumper. All Talladegas were equipped with the Cobra Jet 428 engine and buyers had a choice of either the Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, or the ‘top-loader’ four-speed manual gear box.

A total of 754 Talladegas may have been built, although the Talladega/Spoiler Registry can only account for 750. It is unknown if these cars were included in Ford’s production figures, but it is assumed that if they were it would be in the Torino GT Sportsroof numbers. This number includes all prototypes, pilot cars, and production cars built, plus a special post-production car for the president of Ford Motor Company, Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen, in March 1969.

Historical Notes

Richard Petty was enticed to drive for Ford in 1969. He captured the checkered flag in the Riverside 500 Grand National Race. David Pearson won the NASCAR championship for Ford with 26 Grand National victories. The cars were the special Torino Talladega. A total of 754 were built during January and February of 1969.

Models Offered

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Power Train Options

Transmissions

• • • Three-Speed Manual Transmission Standard – not available w/428 CID
    • Four-Speed Manual Transmission: Optional – not available w/I-6 and 302 CID V-8
    • Automatic Transmission: Optional all engines.

Transmission Ratios

• • • Three-Speed Manual Transmission (Floor Shift on GT Models Only)
      – I-6 & 302 V-8: First: 2.99:1, Second: 1.75:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 3.17:1
      – 351 & 390 V-8: First: 2.42:1, Second: 1.61:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.33:1
    • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
      – 351 CID V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1 (N/A Station  Wagons)
      – 390 & 428 CID CID V-8: First: 2.32:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third: 1.29:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.32:1
    • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
      – 250 I-6 & 302 V-8 Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.02:1.
      – 351-390-428 V-8 Low: 2.40:1, Second: 1.47:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.10:1.

Rear Axle

• • • I-6 Transmissions:
      – Three Speed Manual: 3.00:1
      – Automatic: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.00:1
    • 302 V-8 Transmissions:
      –  Three Speed Manual: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.25:1
      –  Automatic: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.25:1
    • 351 V-8 Transmissions:
      –  Three Speed Manual: 3.25:1 Wagons 3.25:1
      –  Four-speed: 3.25:1
      –  Automatic: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.25:1
    • 390 V-8 Transmissions:
      –  Three Speed: 3.00:1
      –  Four-speed: 3.25:1
      –  Automatic: 3.25:1
    • 428 V-8
    • Transmissions:
      –  Four-speed: 3.25:1; SCJ 3.50:1 – 4.30:1
      –  Automatic: 3.25:1; SCJ 3.50:1 – 4.30:1
    • Optional Rear Axle: See 1969 Fairlane AMA Specifications Sheet page 3 HERE

Body Paint Color Codes

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1969 Fairlane

Significant Options

• • 302 cubic inch V-8 engine ($107 – standard on GTs).
  • 351 cubic inch 2-barrel V-8 engine ($84)
  • 351 cubic inch 4-barrel V-8 engine ($184 optional all Fairlanes including GT).
  • 390 cubic inch 4-barrel V-8 engine ($264 optional all Fairlanes including GT).
  • 428 cubic inch 4-barrel 335 HP V-8 engine ($444)
  • Air conditioning ($395).
  • AM radio ($61).
  • AM/FM stereo radio ($181).
  • 8-track stereo tape player ($139)
  • Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission ($184 with I-6 and 302 V-8; $222 with 390 & 428 V-8).
  • Four-speed manual transmission ($194 – standard on Cobras).
  • Luggage rack on station wagons ($47).
  • Power disc brakes ($65).
  • Power steering ($100).
  • Power tailgate on station wagons ($35)
  • Power windows ($100).
  • Tinted windshield ($44).
  • Two-tone paint ($27).
  • Vinyl roof on two-door hardtops ($74) on four-door hardtops ($90).
  • Wheel covers ($45).
  • White sidewall tires ($34).