1963 Ford Fairlane

Ford Fairlane's were sold between 1955 and 1970. The Fairlane was initially a full-size car, but became a mid-size car from the 1962 model year.

^{The front end of the 1963 Fairlane got a fresh grille pattern like those of the larger Ford models, and the the tail end still sported little angled fins, a style that was now disappearing from most American cars of the time.}

^{Sitting an inch lower than the sedans, the 500 Sports Coupe was the most appealing Fairlane. The new hardtop roof was modeled after the Ford Thunderbird's, featuring large, square C-pillars and rectangular rear glass. Bucket seats, a console, standard spinner wheel covers, and Buick-style front-fender "ventiports" were the major marks of distinction between the Sports Coupe and the slightly plainer bench-seat Fairlane 500 hardtop. Both could be fitted with a vinyl top.
The Fairlane's three engine offerings were reprised in 1963, but there were a couple additional choices, as well. When the Fordomatic trans was selected for a six-cylinder car, the engine to which it was attached was a new 200-cubic-inch motor good for 116 horsepower.}

^{At the other end of the spectrum was a sizzling 289-cube small-block V-8 available for sedans and hard-tops. Its cylinder bores were increased to a full four inches and its compression raised to 11.0:1, this meaty Fairlane power plant dined on super-premium fuel through a four-barrel carburetor. Horsepower hit 271 at 6,000 rpm and torque peaked at 312 pound-feet at 3,400 revs, enough power to propel Ford's intermediate to 60 mph in less than nine seconds.}

^{Transmissions were shuffled, too. Standard for all V-8s was a new "Synchro-Smooth" three-speed stickshift with synchronizers on all three forward gears. (The manual with 170-cubic-inch six had synchros on just the top two gears.) Overdrive and a new Borg-Warner four-on-the-floor stick could be had with any V-8. Fordomatic was compatible with the large six and the two smaller V-8s. Buyers also had several choices of final-drive ratios to maximize economy or performance potential.}

^{Early to mid '60's Ford Fairlanes are seldom seen, but make very good Muscle Car material. With the addition of a few high performance mods, you can have a low budget street machine. ( Pictured: my own personal 1963 Ford Fairlane Sedan , featuring a 289 Hi-Po V8,4 Barrel , Top Loader 4 speed Manual Transmission, and Fiberglass hood and fenders. )}