1962 Fairlane

The 1962 Ford Fairlane was a departure from the large full size models of the past and redesigned as an intermediate. The full sized segment was yielded to the Galaxie and the compact was filled by the Falcon. A new small block engine was introduced. This engine was a light-weight 221 cubic-inch V8 that was built using a process called thin-wall casting. This engine was later expanded to 260 cubic inches and finally into the 289 cubic engine all Ford fans know and love. Mid-year Ford introduced the Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe which included bucket seats a mini console and the 260 cubic engine.