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1959 Ford Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1959 Ford Cars

The 1959 Ford range was introduced in late 1958 with the Fairlane 500 as the top trim level. During the 1959 model year, the Galaxie was added to the range as an additional trim level, assuming the top position from the Fairlane 500. Galaxie stylists adapted the roof line of the Thunderbird to the standard Fairlane 500 body producing a new and formal look. The Fairlane 500 and Fairlane lines remained, but the 500 line now only feature 4 body styles. The Custom 300 was the lowest rung on the ladder, but all 1959 Fords used the 118 inch wheelbase.

The Galaxie was offered with the same sedan and hardtop body styles as the Fairlane 500 while the Sunliner and Skyliner convertibles were moved from the Fairlane 500 range to the new Galaxie. Galaxie Styling varied from the Fairlane 500 with the addition of a Ford Thunderbird-style roof line on all but the Sunliner that had received this look in 1957. Although a separate series from the Fairlane 500, 1959 Galaxie models carried both Fairlane 500 and Galaxie badging.

Ford advertised “safety anchorage” for the front seats. The parking brake was now pedal actuated. Seat belts, a padded dashboard, and child-proof rear door locks were optional, while a deep-dished steering wheel and double-door locks were standard. The air ride option was dropped.

The previous year’s 352 CID V-8, still developing 300 HP was the top line engine and the 332 remained, but only as the 225 HP two-barrel carburetor version. The 292 CID “Y-block v-8 was the entry-level V-8 and the I-6 was for the economy minded buyer.

1959 Ford Facts – Powertrain Options

• Engine Options
  • I-6 and 292 CID V-8 were standard in their respective model lines.
  • 332 CID 225 HP V-8 Optional in V-8 line.
  • 352 CID 300 HP V-8  Optional in V-8 line.
• Transmissions
  • Three speed manual was standard equipment.
  • Three-speed with automatic overdrive was optional. Approximate drive ratio: 0.70:1. Manual control below instrument panel.
  • Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission was optional.
  • Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission was optional with the 332-352 CID V-8 engines.

1959 Ford Facts – Significant Options

• • 200 HP 292 CID two-barrel V-8, standard in Skyliner ($118 over base Six).
  • 225 HP 332 CID V-8 ($141 over base Six).
  • 300 HP Thunderbird Special 352 CID V-8 ($167 over base Six).
  • Air Conditioner, Polar Aire with tinted glass ($271).
  • Air Conditioner, Select Aire with tinted glass ($404).
  • Automatic overdrive ($108).
  • Backup lights ($10).
  • Battery, heavy-duty 70-amp ($8).
  • Cruise-O-Matic ($231).
  • Custom 300 and Ranch Wagon Deluxe ornamentation package ($32).
  • Electric clock ($15).
  • Equa-Lock differential ($39).
  • Fairlane 500 rocker panel molding.
  • Fairlane side molding ($11).
  • Ford-O-Matic Drive ($190).
  • Fresh Air heater and defroster ($75).
  • Front and rear power window lifts ($102).
  • Heater and defroster ($48).
  • Lifeguard safety package including padded instrument panel and sun visor & pair front seat safety belts ($21).
  • Lifeguard safety package including padded instrument panel and sun visor ($19);
  • Manual seat, 4-way ($17).
  • Power brakes ($43).
  • Power seat, 4-Way p ($64).
  • Power steering ($75).
  • Radio and antenna ($59).
  • Radio and antenna, signal seeking ($83).
  • Styletone two-tone paint ($26).
  • Tinted glass ($26).
  • Two-speed windshield wipers ($7).
  • Wheel covers as option ($17).
  • White sidewall tires, four-ply, 7.50 x 14 ($33); 8.00 x 14 ($50).
  • Windshield washer ($14).