Ford Galaxie
Originially designed as a passenger sedan, the Galaxie became a darling on the racing and hot-rod circuits during the 1960s.
1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner
The scalloped hood was gone for 1961, as the sheetmetal was revised for a cleaner look.
1959 Ford Galaxie
1959 Ford Ranchero
1959 Ford Thunderbird
1958
1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Convertible
1958 Ford Nucleon
1958 Ford Thunderbird ...
were fitted with the factory steel wheels), fiberglass hoods with functional scoops, relocated front control arms, (to reduce understeer and neutralize handling), quicker steering, Koni shock absorbers, a Detroit Locker rear end with Ford Galaxie ...
Once filming got underway, though, the Futura became something of a supervillain by overheating, blowing tires, and running its battery down. The engine and transmission were soon replaced by those from a Ford Galaxie.
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