1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner hardtop

The Galaxie name started with mid 1959 Ford models. Here it showcases a complete redesign, as the Galaxie Starliner. Gone are the round tailights....but they would be back again the following year. I really like the swept back roof as it contrasts with the squarish appearance of the lower body. This one has a floor mounted shifter for the manual transmission.

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• 1960
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• Galaxie
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[joesphx19]

This was one great car. My family bought one, about a year old with a dealer installed AC. This was our first car with AC, didn't even have one in our S Fl. home. It's end came when a drunk Tboned my brother driving it solo. All that massive steel had him walking away from a wreck that would have killed almost anyone today in the "safe" cars.

[raconter1]

@joesphx19 Hey, Joseph! I'm glad that you had the experience of ownership with this car...just sad that it had to end that way. Thank goodness your brother escaped injury! Tbone crashes are extremely hazardous...only now are they developing side airbags that give some measure of protection. Back in the day, the gauge of the metal helped in those collisions, I believe. Thanks! :) Jack

[taylorgpa]

The 60 Ford was my least favorite, but you just changed my mind with this beauty. Even the non stock wheels look good on this bad boy.

[raconter1]

@taylorgpa Hey, Taylor! Yes, the 60 Ford looked least Ford-like than others of the time...those rear fins looked 59 Chevy-like! I admire the flowing style...and the hardtop Skyliner was the best! Thanks! :) Jack

[OpionatedOldMan]

The half moon tailights look Edsel inspired and made a come back on the Pinto...

[raconter1]

@OpionatedOldMan That's a good point....hadn't thought of that! Thanks! :) Jack

[Six5Zero]

@OpionatedOldMan

You're absolutely right! We had the EXACT car ... with red interior. No long ornament. It did have a red, white & blue emblem on the nose. Ours was purchased new. (292 automatic)

[dra999]

@OpionatedOldMan A more squared version of these tail lights made an appearance on the 1971 Ford Glaxie 500. The entire rear of the 1971 Ford Glaxie looks like a cleaner re-interpretation of the 1960 Ford rear-end treatment.

[raconter1]

@OpionatedOldMan I think most didn't have a chrome centerpiece..but some did..Go to the bay city motor company on line and check the example. :) Jack

[OpionatedOldMan]

It's funny; I don't remember the Ford emblem on the hood sideways like that, and i'm from that era...