Last Ford Fairlane Made in Australia
The last Ford Fairlane made in Australia was in August 2009. This marked the end of a historical nameplate that started in September 1959 when Ford Australia began assembling US-designed Ford Fairlanes sourced as knock-down kits from Ford of Canada.
The Ford Fairlane was a significant model in the Australian automotive industry, and its production came to an end after 48 years and 275,000 sales.
Contents
- When did Ford stop making the Fairlane?
- What was the last year they made the Ford Fairlane?
- When did cars stop being manufactured in Australia?
- What year was the last Ford made in Australia?
- When was Ford made in Australia?
- Is a Ford Fairlane a muscle car?
- Is a Fairlane and Galaxie the same?
- Why did Ford stop making cars in Australia?
- What is Ford called in Australia?
- What was the last car manufactured in Australia?
When did Ford stop making the Fairlane?
The Ford Fairlane is an automobile model that was sold between the 1955 and 1970 model years by Ford in North America. Taking its name from the Dearborn, Michigan estate of Henry Ford, the Fairlane nameplate was used for seven different generations of vehicles.
What was the last year they made the Ford Fairlane?
Local production of the Fairlane began on February 27, 1967 and continued until 7.31 in the morning on January 25, 2008, when the last one rolled off the Ford line at Broadmeadows.
When did cars stop being manufactured in Australia?
2017
However, the Ford Australia engine and vehicle plants closed in October 2016 and the Holden and Toyota Australia factories closed in late 2017.
What year was the last Ford made in Australia?
2016
The Geelong factory produced its last Australian-made straight-six and V8 engines on 26 September 2016. Assembly at Broadmeadows concluded on 7 October 2016, ending Ford’s 88-year history in Australia.
When was Ford made in Australia?
1925
Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty Limited is a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, founded in Geelong, Victoria, in 1925.
Is a Ford Fairlane a muscle car?
To complement the Fairlane’s all-new exterior and body structure, the allvinyl interior was suitably upgraded with 120 pounds of”high series” sound insulation, deadener, and sealer.
Is a Fairlane and Galaxie the same?
The biggest difference between the two is the Galaxie recieved the T bird rear pillar and back glass. The Fairlane was cheaper. The 59 Fairlane I had a 292 and 2 speed automatic. I also had a 59 Galaxy with a 352 and 3 speed automatic.
Why did Ford stop making cars in Australia?
Ford stop making anything in Australia, as did GM, Toyota and Chrysler/ Mitsubishi. Australia is to expensive to manufacture in so they all pulled the pin. I doubt they will ever come back in the near future.
What is Ford called in Australia?
Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty Limited
Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty Limited is a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, founded in Geelong, Victoria, in 1925. The company designs, engineers, and imports award-winning and best-selling cars, SUVs and trucks.
What was the last car manufactured in Australia?
VF II Commodore
The last Australian car – ironically a VF II Commodore – left the production line in October, 2017, some 54 weeks after the final Falcon.
