1960 Ford Falcon on S. Congress Ave
The first year for the Falcon with its small six cylinder engine. The body paint is flat and the roof is not.
The first year for the Falcon with its small six cylinder engine. The body paint is flat and the roof is not.
Billy sent these pictures of his modified 1947 Ford. It has a “454 cu.in big block, 400 turbotrans, 10 bolt rear, black diamond interior from the 60’s.” Great looking car. He also sent this picture
Heavy and softly-sprung, this was not a sports car. This standard 390 cu. in. V8 makes 315 hp but takes 11 seconds to reach 60 mph.
The Crown Victoria has a stainless steel band wrapped over the roof. They were all assembled in Dallas, powered by a 272 cu. in. Y-bloc V-8 making 162 hp, and mated to a Ford-O-Matic three-speed
Seven litres orĀ 428 cu in. at S. 1st Performance Automotive on S. 1st St, link at right.
Note that this car has the six cylinder flathead engine.