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The Fairlane name was moved to Ford's new intermediate, introduced for the 1962 model year, to bridge the gap between the compact Ford Falcon and the full-sized Galaxie, making it a competitor for GM's A-body "senior compacts", the Plymouth Belvedere, and the AMC Rambler.
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- 1955-1956 Ford Fairlane. The Fairlane replaced the Crestline as the premium full-sized Ford automobile in 1955. That first year there were six distinct Fairlane models available.
- 1957-1959 Ford Fairlane. Lower, longer, wider, and even sleeker – all of these attributes applied to the newly styled 1957 Fairlane. A two-door hardtop convertible, hydraulically controlled, sold well and also used most of the available trunk space when lowered for top down motoring, was introduced.
- 1960-1961 Ford Fairlane. Ford made exterior styling changes to the Fairlane models both years. The Galaxie was still top dog, while the Fairlane 500 became the midrange model akin to the Chevrolet Bel Air.
- 1962-1965 Ford Fairlane. In 1962, Ford did some model maneuvering with its lineup. The Galaxie sped away as Ford’s full-size machine. The Fairlanes moved smaller into the midsize space, parked in the void between the little Falcon in the compact spot, and the spacious Galaxie.
In its debut year, 1955, there were six Fairlane versions initially: two-door and four-door sedans and hardtops, a two-door convertible and a station wagon. One of the coolest was the Crown Victoria, almost wrapped in stainless steel.
When Ford introduced its 1962 Fairlane, it gave the car-buying world a new kind of sensible family car. Its combination of style, performance, and economy won over buyers and test drivers alike, spelling a successful run for the first-generation Ford Fairlane.
Feb 23, 2017 · The Ford Fairlane was born in model-year 1955, and shared some design similarities with the more-famous Tri-Five Chevys as well as their Buick counterparts. The Fairlane was named after Henry Ford’s estate in Dearborn, MI, called Fair Lane.
Ford Fairlane was one of the best selling cars in the history of the Ford Motor Company it named after the Dearborn, Michigan estate of Henry Ford, the Henry Ford. It was introduced as the flagship...
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Jan 12, 2022 · When the very first Ford Fairlane made a splash into the American marketplace in 1955, it was designed to replace the Crestline. Taking over the mantle of Ford’s full-size automobile and styled for the mid market, six body styles were available during the first generation.
