Full-Size Fords 1955-1970: Galaxie, 500/XL, LTD, Crown Victoria, Starliner, Skyliner, more

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While Ford's Mustang and Thunderbird stole the headlines in the 1950s and 1960s, millions of Galaxies, Fairlanes, 500/XLs, LTDs, Crown Victorias, and other full-size Ford models became the esteemed mode of transportation of the American family.

These full-size cars offered exceptional comfort, performance, and style in a variety of trim levels and powertrain packages. Many times, Ford's full-size models broke new ground, set new trends, and delivered an excellent blend of performance and convenience.

As many fondly remember, common V8-powered models populated the roads and garages of America, but several high-performance models with the supercharged 312 427 dual-quad made history in competition.

This book is a fascinating retrospective of all these cars — the design process, equipment packages, and a thorough listing of options, interior patterns, and paint codes. All full-size 1955-1970 Ford models that dominated the full-size category are revealed in compelling detail.

The introduction of the Galaxie, the development of the Skyliner retractable roof car, the radical redesign of the 1960 models to counter Chevy's new sedan, and much more is covered.

Period magazine reviews provide insight and perspective of the driving experience and performance of various full-size models. An exciting examination of Ford Y-Block engines, such as the 239, and 317, as well as Ford FE engine family, including the 332, 352, 390, 427 engines, is also provided.

In addition, Ford historian David Temple retraces Ford's exploits, featuring the dual-quad 427 Cammer engine, the Galaxie Grand National race car, and factory lightweight drag cars.

If you're looking for a comprehensive history of Ford's full-size cars from 1955 to 1970, a golden era of automotive development and evolution, you've found it.

TABLE of CONTENTS:

• Acknowledgments
• Foreword by Gale Halderman
• Preface
• 1955-1956: Y-Blocks, a Crown, a Sunroof and Safety
• 1957: Fins, Supercharging and a Flip Top
• 1958-1959: The FE Engine, Cruise-O-Matic and the Thunderbird Look
• 1960: The Controversial Look and the Return of High Performance
• 1961: The Classic Look and More Horsepower
• 1962-1963: The Extra Lively Ones
• 1963«-1964: The Fastback and Total Performance
• 1965-1966: Luxury and the NASCAR Dispute
• 1967-1968: More Emphasis on Luxury
• 1969-1970: Wider, Longer, Quieter
• 1955-1970: Fleet Cars (Ford Police Cars, Ford Taxis)
• 1955-1970: Foreign Full-Size Fords (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, South Africa)
• Afterword: R.I.P. — Rusting In Pieces
• Engines and Engine Codes (US Only)
• Paint Color Codes (US Only)
• A Note About "Standard" and "Not Available"

About the Author:

David W. Temple is a freelance automotive photojournalist specializing in the vintage car hobby. His work has appeared in numerous magazines over the past 22 years. This is his second book.