1959 Ford Cars Fact Sheet
The 1959 Ford range had the Galaxie added to the range as an additional trim level, assuming the top position from the Fairlane 500. “Ford-Aire” air ride suspension was dropped.
Read MoreThe 1959 Ford range had the Galaxie added to the range as an additional trim level, assuming the top position from the Fairlane 500. “Ford-Aire” air ride suspension was dropped.
Read MoreThe big news was the introduction of a new V-8 engine, with overhead valves. This new engine was rated at 130 horsepower, or nearly 25 percent more than the 1953 L-Head V-8.
Read MoreDual headlights, along with a grille that matched that of the 1958 Thunderbird were new. Also new was the big-block FE V8s of 332 and 352 CID. and a three-speed “Cruise-O-Matic” automatic transmission was released.
Read MoreThe line received new styling, though it remained similar to the 1952 Ford underneath. The Y-block V-8 was now available in two sizes at 272 CID and the 292 CID unit from the Thunderbird with 193 HP.
Read MoreThe Ford line of cars grew larger for 1957. A new model, the retractable roof hardtop called the Skyliner bowed. The 312 CID V-8s had increased HP with 245, 270, and 300 HP on tap.
Read MoreIn 1956 a four-door Victoria hardtop and two, new more powerful V-8 options were released, with 292 CID and 312 CID.
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