The Ford Fairlane was created in homage to the company’s founder. Its name comes from the road in Michigan where Henry Ford lived with his wife, Fair Lane. But the car is notable for more than just its name. Produced between 1955 and 1970, the Ford Fairlane saw seven generations and several changes throughout its production. Starting with the sixth generation and remaining until the end of its production period, the small block 302 was available under the Fairlane’s hood.
With a muscular build and many new features, the sixth-gen Fairlane combined the best aspects of ’60s muscle and full-size style. It was available as a convertible, hardtop, sedan, and two-door coupe. In terms of power, the Fairlane got into the 302 game just in time to make the most of the small block’s potential. The 1969 302-powered Fairlane was capable of producing 210 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, while the following year’s model increased its power output to 220 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The 302 began decreasing in power after the 1970 model year. However, by that time, Ford had phased out the Fairlane, sparing it the steady decline in performance that its other 302 V8 vehicles faced.
