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The 1960s Classic Ford Cars Channel covers popular antique Fords from the decade. Take a look under the hoods of 1960s classic Ford cars.

Larry Shinoda: Creator of the Ford Mustang Boss 302

Featured Article: Larry Shinoda: Creator of the Ford Mustang Boss 302

Larry Shinoda brought to Ford a sense of no-nonsense car-guy cool. Learn how Shinoda left his mark on Mustang with his work on the 1969 and 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302. See more »

1960 Ford Thunderbird

1960 Ford Thunderbird

The 1960 Ford Thunderbird was one of the greatest achievements in American automotive design. In fact, it may well be one of the outstanding American automotive achievements of the decade. See pictures and specification of this classic beauty.

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1960-1965 Ford Falcon

1960-1965 Ford Falcon

The Falcon played an important role as Ford's first compact car. At $1,974 to start, the Falcon four-door sedan was only slightly less popular than the two-door. Check out photos and specifications of the first-generation 1960-1965 Ford Falcon.

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1960-1966 Ford Falcon

1960-1966 Ford Falcon

The Ford Falcon was a popular sedan in Australia during the 1960s. It represented the first head-to-head challenge to General Motors-Holden's since the GM subsidiary began dominating the market. Learn about the struggles of this classic car.

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1961, 1962, 1963 Ford Falcon Futura

1961, 1962, 1963 Ford Falcon Futura

The 1961-1963 Ford Falcon Futura models were easily the most popular of the Big Three's compacts because they were closest to what buyers wanted: simple and reliable. Get the specs and learn how this sporty economy car worked.

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1961, 1962, 1963 Ford Thunderbird

1961, 1962, 1963 Ford Thunderbird

The early 1960s were perhaps the finest hour for the Ford Thunderbird. By the time a special gold model paced the 50th Anniversary Indy "500" in May, 1961, sales had already reached 50,000 for the model year. Learn more about this classic car.

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1962-1964 Ford

1962-1964 Ford

The 1962-1964 Ford lineup is often overlooked but the Galaxie was a worthy car. The cars of this era were known for featuring big powerful engines such as the 390 Thunderbird Special. Learn about the 1962-1964 Ford Galaxie including specifications.

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1962-1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL

1962-1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL

The 1962-1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL was the first of the big performance Fords with bucket seats console and posh interior trim. The 500 was de-emphasized as a performance car after Ford's winningest NASCAR year ever 1965. Read more about this classic car.

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1962-1965 Ford Fairlane

1962-1965 Ford Fairlane

Built to fit in between the ever-enlarging standard-size cars of the early Sixties and the then-new domestic compacts, the Ford Fairlane appeared to be a fresh type of car when it debuted in 1962. See pictures and read about this classic car.

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1962-1970 Ford XL

1962-1970 Ford XL

The Ford XL, especially the early models, remains the definitive "Total Performance" car for many enthusiasts. It combined interior elegance with race-winning speed. See pictures and read about this classic car.

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1963, 1964, 1965 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint

1963, 1964, 1965 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint

The mission of the Ford Falcon Futura Sprint was practical transportation, and some even proclaimed them as modern successors to the everlasting Model A Ford. View the specs that enabled this car to win the top two honors in its class at the Monte Carlo rally.

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1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

More than a few enthusiasts haven't even heard of this rarely spotted Ford, offered for just one year. That's because a Thunderbolt was about as far removed from a highway machine as anyone could get in the beginning of the performance era. Get specs and learn more.

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1964, 1965, 1966 Ford Thunderbird

1964, 1965, 1966 Ford Thunderbird

Car Life described 1964-1966 Ford Thunderbird as "begadgeted and bedazzling ... It should keep boys of all ages occupied." Whether for boys, men or women, this classic car offered enough options and models to fit almost anyone. Get specs for this classic.

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1964-1967 Ford GT

1964-1967 Ford GT

The 1964-1967 Ford GT was an underrated but ultimately winning entry in the international racing scene. The original version made its public debut at the 1964 New York Auto Show before heading to European tracks. Explore this classic car.

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1965 1966 Ford Mustang

1965 1966 Ford Mustang

It was the newest thing in showrooms and American culture and everyone seemed enthralled by it -- except for a couple of reviewers. Learn how the 1965 and 1966 Ford Mustang became such hot sellers.

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1965 1966 Ford Mustang Specifications

1965 1966 Ford Mustang Specifications

The 1965-1966 Ford Mustang dawned a new era for American cars. The Mustang was based on the workaday Ford Falcon. Take a peek under the hood with these 1965-1966 Ford Mustang specifications.

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1965 Ford Mustang Prototypes

1965 Ford Mustang Prototypes

It was a long journey from the idea of a sleek American sports car to the first Ford Mustang. Learn about the many dead ends and how worried Ford execs settled on the right formula.

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1965-1966 Ford Galaxie 500XL

1965-1966 Ford Galaxie 500XL

The 1965-1966 Ford Galaxie 500XL featured Ford's first-ever coil-spring rear suspension and it was handsome to boot! Despite two-ton heft these Fords could be quite fast and were rewarding to drive in most any form. Read more about this collectible car.

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1966 Ford Fairlane 427

1966 Ford Fairlane 427

The 1966 Ford Fairlane 427 was built to rival its competition. Ford developed an all-new 221-cubic-inch V-8 and a bored-out 260-cid engine for the Fairlane. The Fairlane was also used in NASCAR racing during the 60s. Learn more about the Ford Fairlane 427.

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1966-1970 Ford Falcon

1966-1970 Ford Falcon

The 1966-1970 Ford Falcon was a stripped-down economy model. The goal for this model year was to produce a vehicle that was reliable and cost efficient. Find out more about the 1966-1970 Ford Falcon and see pictures of the various models.

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1967 1968 Ford Mustang

1967 1968 Ford Mustang

When time came for the Ford Mustang's first significant revamp it was clear the original pony car would have to fight for sales. Find out how Ford fine-tuned the Mustang in 1967 and 1968.

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