{"product_id":"full-size-fords-1955-1970","title":"Full Size Fords 1955-1970","description":"By 1955, the one-size car to fit all-customers era ended, and by 1960, \nFord offered compact, mid-size, and full-size cars. While Ford's Mustang \nand Thunderbird stole the headlines, Ford's full-size models, the \nGalaxies, Fairlanes, XL\/500s, LTD, Crown Victorias, and others, delivered \nexceptional comfort, performance, and style in a variety of different trim \nlevels and power train packages. For families, the full-size car was the \nchosen mode of transportation. Many owners remember these cars from their \nyouth, and hold them in high regard. These models populated the roads and \ngarages because Ford offered a full range of cars with the base \nsix-cylinder engines all the way up to the high-performance 429 cubic-inch \nV-8. Full Size Fords: 1955-1970 is a fascinating retrospective of the cars \n- the design process, manufacturing, equipment packages, and a thorough \nlisting of options, interior patterns, and paint codes. All models from \n1955 to 1970 that brought Ford to dominance in the full-size category are \nrevealed in compelling detail. The introduction of the Galaxie, the \ndevelopment of the Skyliner retractable roof car, the radical redesign of \nthe 1960 models to counter Chevy's new sedan, and much more is covered. \nPeriod magazine reviews provide insight and perspective of the driving \nexperience and performance of various full-size models. A fascinating \nretrospective on Ford Y-Block engines as well as Ford FE engine family and \nthe new for 1970 Lima series engine is also provided. In addition, author \nDavid Temple examines Ford's racing exploits, featuring the dual-quad 427 \nCammer engine, the Galaxie Grand National race car, and factory and \nlightweight drag cars.","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911958315079,"sku":"B05252","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/d2bd6956-c1e8-43c8-89b1-6d1a0cac6830_21d3d.gif?v=1772258877","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/cs\/products\/full-size-fords-1955-1970","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}