1965 Ford: My Favorite Car
1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible,
My Favorite car was a 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
I bought this car new in 1965, in those days one couldn't just go to a dealer and pick out a car, it had to be ordered from the factory. The worst part of it was the 6 week wait. I was 19 at the time and it was my first new car, so I went all out, the car featured a 390 engine and black interior. As you can see it was dark green (twilight turquoise)with a white top.With the half moon headlight covers and shiny electrical tape I put on the grill to give it a checkered effect, It was pretty sharp, or so I thought.
After I received the car I installed a 45 RPM record player under the dash, and cut-outs to by pass the muffler. These were right under the front doors so they could be opened and closed by opening the car door and reaching under the car. They were two inch pipe with a cap on the end.
It was a three speed on the column, however I broke it in right , I could lay rubber in all three gears, and wore out 12 tires and 5 clutches the first year. I was a real sensible driver.
Gary is a travel writer and photographer living in Sarasota,Florida. He has a website featuring more photos and articles and also markets products featuring some of his travel photos.
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