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1955 Ford Fairlane 4-Door Sedan XMP219
A 1955 Ford Fairlane sedan, a classic car.
1969 Ford Fairlane (7033153583)
A 1969 Ford Fairlane sedan, showing its later design.

The Ford Fairlane was a popular car made by the Ford Motor Company. This car was produced for many years, from 1955 all the way to 1970. The name "Fairlane" actually comes from the name of Henry Ford's own estate, called Fair Lane. This estate was located near Dearborn, Michigan.

Over the years, the Fairlane name was used for different types of cars. It started out as a large, "full-sized" car. But from the 1962 model year onwards, it became a "mid-sized" car.

Fairlane's Early Success

In 1957, something special happened with the Fairlane. Ford managed to sell more cars than Chevrolet that year. This was a big deal because it was the first time Ford had outsold Chevrolet since 1935! For the 1958 model, the Fairlane was updated with new "quad" headlights, meaning it had two headlights on each side.

Images for kids

  • 1964 thunderbolt

    A modified 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt, a special drag racing car.

  • Blue Argentine Ford Fairlane

    The Ford Fairlane as it looked in Argentina.

  • Ford Fairlane Concept

    A modern Ford Fairlane concept car shown at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show.

  • 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner

    A 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner, a convertible model.

  • 1956 Ford Fairlane (2483353355)

    A 1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan.

  • Brazil Classics (7357723380)

    A 1955 Ford Fairlane Country Squire station wagon.

  • Ford Custom 300 (1957) 01

    A 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Sedan.

  • 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 - Ahmet Baris ISITAN

    A 1958 Ford Fairlane 500.

  • 1958 Ford Fairlane XDG821 3

    A 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, known for its special roof.

  • 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 AOW532 2

    A 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Victoria Club Coupe.

  • 1958 Ford Fairlane Convertible RWZ199

    Another view of a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner.

  • 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

    A 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner.

  • 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

    A 1959 Skyliner, which was part of both the "Fairlane 500" and "Galaxie" lines.

  • 1960 Ford Fairlane Coupe

    A 1960 Ford Fairlane Club sedan.

  • 1960 Ford Fairlane 500

    A 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Sedan.

  • 1961 Ford (5837961886)

    A 1961 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan.

  • 1962 Ford Fairlane 1

    A 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Sedan.

  • 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Ranch Wagon

    A 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Custom Ranch Wagon.

  • 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports coupe (18347927990)

    A 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe from Australia, modified for right-hand drive.

  • 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 3.6 Front

    Front view of a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Sedan.

  • 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 3.6 Rear

    Rear view of a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Sedan.

  • Ford Fairlane BW 3

    A 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2-Door Sedan.

  • Ford Fairlane BW 2

    Another view of a 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2-Door Sedan.

  • 1966 Fairlane 500 Station Wagon

    A 1966 Fairlane 500 Station Wagon.

  • '66 Ford Fairlane Sedan (Sterling Ford)

    A 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Sedan.

  • 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Hardtop 390

    A 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Hardtop.

  • 1967 Ford Fairlane Ranchero

    A 1967 Ford Fairlane Ranchero, a car-truck hybrid.

  • Ford-Fairlane-500-1968

    A 1968 Fairlane 500 convertible.

  • 1968 Fairlane 500

    A 1968 Fairlane 500 Sportsroof, also known as a fastback.

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