Last Year For A Full Size Business Sedan ?

[Troublemaker427]

What was the last year for a Ford full size Business Sedan (no rear seat)? I've seen a 1960 but did they build them in 1961? If so I'm looking for photos of a 1961.

[ricklove]

Just curious; what model 1960 Ford car did not have a rear seat? Thanks!

[scicala]

According to my Encyclopedia of American Cars, the last Ford business sedan was made in 1960, and was a Fairlane trim level (not the Fairlane 500). I've found this book to be pretty darn accurate in the past.

Sal

[scicala]

Originally Posted by ricklove

Just curious; what model 1960 Ford car did not have a rear seat? Thanks!

The business sedan (two door).

Sal

[Troublemaker427]

Originally Posted by ricklove

Just curious; what model 1960 Ford car did not have a rear seat? Thanks!

The one I saw was a 1960 Fairlane Business Sedan. It had the shelf in the rear in place of the backseat.

[Troublemaker427]

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Originally Posted by scicala

According to my Encyclopedia of American Cars, the last Ford business sedan was made in 1960, and was a Fairlane trim level (not the Fairlane 500). I've found this book to be pretty darn accurate in the past.

Sal

Thanks. Looks like 1960 is it. I has someone tell me they thought it was 1961 but I never knew for sure .

Anyone have photos of a 1960?
Thanks!

[Troublemaker427]

I just found this.

[JeffB2]

Originally Posted by Troublemaker427

I just found this.

You might think that with the 352 Thunderbird Special might have appealed to drag racers back then since it was packing 360 HP.

[raceron1120]

Originally Posted by Troublemaker427

I just found this.

Wow very interesting. My first car was a 1960 Ford, base model 2 door Fairlane with no options unless the heater was considered one. But it did have a rear seat. Paid $50 for it in 1965 and drove it home. It was a 5 year old rustbucket that I drove till I could afford a better car in '67 or '68. Still ran good when I got rid of it.

[scicala]

Originally Posted by JeffB2

You might think that with the 352 Thunderbird Special might have appealed to drag racers back then since it was packing 360 HP.

Yes, a '60 business sedan with the 352/360 would have been sweet ! They had the cast iron headers like the 427's etc., and aluminum intake with Holley 4 barrel, solid lifter cam and 11.0:1 compression ratio. Wonder if they built any that way. I know the engine was available in all models.

Sal