What is a 1959 Ford Custom 300?

The 1959 Ford Custom 300 was a model offered by Ford as part of their Custom series. It was the base model Ford and was designed with minimal luxury features. The Custom 300 was positioned above the base Custom model but below the Fairlane and Fairlane 500 models. It was intended for value-conscious customers and was often the first time a second car was added to a household.
In terms of engine options, the standard engine for the 1959 Ford Custom 300 was an inline six-cylinder. However, it also offered V8 engine options, including the 292, 332, and 352 cubic inch engines. Additionally, a new 430-cubic-inch V8 with 350 horsepower was introduced for the 1959 model year.
During its three-year production run from 1957 to 1959, over 1.3 million Ford Customs and Custom 300s were manufactured. This means that it is not terribly difficult to find a particular body or engine choice for this model.
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What is Ford Custom?

The Transit Custom Van is a functional load carrier, with a full-height, full-width bulkhead (glazed or unglazed), which separates the loadspace from the cabin, and the choice of two or three seats in the front. You can specify single or twin sliding doors and choose hinged rear doors or a tailgate.

What is a Ford Custom 500?

The Custom/Custom 500 models were the lightest, stiffest fullsize Fords offered in 1966. But Don had a family, and Old Blue was also a family car that his wife sometimes drove. Don specified bigger wheels and tires, armrests with rear ashtrays, and an extra chrome spear along the front half of each side of the car.

Is a Ford Custom 500 a galaxie?

Nameplate usage
For 1966, the nomenclature was revised slightly. Alongside the introduction of the higher-performance Galaxie 500 7-Litre, the Galaxie 500 LTD became the Ford LTD, with the Galaxie now becoming the mid-level full-size series (above the Ford Custom/Custom 500).

What is a transit Custom 300?

The Ford Custom 300 L2 Limited 130PS is a mid-sized van that offers reliability, efficiency and flexibility. Designed to provide the most workable space with its impressive interior. For additional peace of mind, the Ford Transit Custom comes with a standard 3 year warranty.

What engines were available in 1959 Ford Galaxie?

“1959 was the first year for the Galaxie series (sedans, hardtops and a convertible). Engines that were available were a 223-cubic-inch six-cylinder, a 292-cubic-inch V-8 and a 352-cubic-inch V-8 with 300 horsepower.

What’s the difference between a 280 and 300 Transit Custom?

The difference between the 300 model above compared to the previous 280 model is the Gross Vehicle Weight. Call us to see what colours we have available.

Where was the Ford Custom built?

First generation (2012)

First generation
Production	2012–present 2016–present (China) 2019–2021 (Vietnam)
Assembly	Turkey: İzmit, Kocaeli (Ford Otosan) China: Nanchang (Jiangling Motors) Vietnam: Hai Duong (Ford Vietnam)
Designer	Paul Campbell
Body and chassis

What years did they make the Ford Custom?

The Ford Custom is an automobile which was produced by Ford in the United States, Canada and Australia in certain years from 1949 to 1981.

What is a vintage Ford?

A vintage car is, in the most general sense, an old automobile, and in the narrower senses of car enthusiasts and collectors, it is a car from the period of 1919 to 1930.

What does 300 mean on Ford Transit?

In the Transit Custom, the GVW ranges from 2.5 tonnes (2,500kg) in 250 series models to 3.4 tonnes (3,400kg) in 340 series models. Depending on model year there are numerous other series options between the two, including 260 (2,600kg), 280 (2,800kg), 290 (2,900kg), 300 (3,100kg), 310 (3,100kg) and 320 (3,200kg).