I’ve long been a fan of the full-size 1960 Fords. Something about that design just appeals to me — in its uncluttered lines ...

However, before that, Ford built another often-forgotten and overlooked Fairlane that could easily outgun the Mustang Boss 429, Pontiac GTO, and virtually any other muscle car before it.

The Ford Fairlane 427's engine was not a standalone option. It came as part of the "427-8V CID Engine Race Car Package," which also included a Toploader 4-speed manual transmission that could ...