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| The Ford Galaxie Convertible |
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1960 Ford Galaxie
The Galaxie was the top series for 1960 and included lots of chrome. It had chrome "A" Pillar mouldings, chrome window mouldings, horizontal chrome strip on the side of the body, ribbed aluminum stone shield behind the rear wheel opening, and a stamped aluminum escutcheon panel between the taillights. Depending on which model you got it had either "Galaxie", "Starliner", "Sunliner" script on the trunk lid.
1960 Ford Galaxie Specifications
| Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
| Galaxie & Galaxie Special Series Six-Cyl | |||||
| N/A | 52 | 4 Dr Town Sedan | $2,603 | 3,633 lbs | Note 2 |
| N/A | 51 | 2 Dr Club Sedan | $2,549 | 3,552 lbs | Note 3 |
| N/A | 54 | 4 Dr Town Victoria | $2,788 | 3,752 lbs | Note 4 |
| N/A | 53 | 2 Dr Starliner Hardtop | $2,610 | 3,566 lbs | Note 5 |
| N/A | 55 | 2 Dr Sunliner Convertible | $2,680 | 3,750 lbs | Note 6 |
| Galaxie & Galaxie Special Series V-8 | |||||
| N/A | 52 | 4 Dr Town Sedan | $2,716 | 3,734 lbs | Note 2 |
| N/A | 51 | 2 Dr Club Sedan | $2,662 | 3,653 lbs | Note 3 |
| N/A | 54 | 4 Dr Town Victoria | $2,901 | 3,853 lbs | Note 4 |
| N/A | 53 | 2 Dr Starliner Hardtop | $2,723 | 3,667 lbs | Note 5 |
| N/A | 55 | 2 Dr Sunliner Convertible | $2,973 | 3,841 lbs | Note 6 |
Notes:
- Total series output was 289,268 units including both sixes and V-8s.
- Production was counted by body style only. 103,784 Total.
- Production was counted by body style only. 31,866 Total.
- Production was counted by body style only. 40,215 Total.
- Production was counted by body style only. 68,641 Total.
- Production was counted by body style only. 44,762 Total.
Chassis Data
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
| Galaxie | 119 in | 213.7 in | 81.5 in | 61 in | 60 in | 7.50 x 14 |
| Galaxie Convertible | 119 in | 213.7 in | 81.5 in | 61 in | 60 in | 8.00 x 14 |
| Galaxie Station Wagon | 119 in | 213.7 in | 81.5 in | 61 in | 60 in | 8.00 x 14 |
1960 Ford Engine Codes
- "S" Code - Falcon six, 144 cid, 85 hp.
- "V" Code - Ford six, 223 cid, 145 hp
- "W" Code - V8, 292 cid, 185 hp
- "J" Code - Thunderbird Special, 430 cid, 350 hp
- "X" Code - Intercepter, 352 cid, 235 hp
- "Y" Code - Interceptor Special, 352 cid, 300 hp
- "R" Code - Interceptor Special, 352 cid, 360 hp
