"The Silver Curve of Success - Galaxie by Ford," 1960
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Ford first used the Galaxie name in the 1959 model year. It denoted the top trim level on the automaker's full-size cars. The name, inspired by the U.S.-Soviet Space Race, remained in use on American cars through 1974. For 1960, Galaxies boasted chrome window moldings and body strips, and aluminum stone shields behind the rear wheels.
Ford first used the Galaxie name in the 1959 model year. It denoted the top trim level on the automaker's full-size cars. The name, inspired by the U.S.-Soviet Space Race, remained in use on American cars through 1974. For 1960, Galaxies boasted chrome window moldings and body strips, and aluminum stone shields behind the rear wheels.
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Subject Date
1960
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.14.14.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 13.875 in
Width: 20.75 in
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