Wood construction remained for the side bodywork and upper and lower tailgate using mahogany plywood trimmed by maple or birch. For higher strength and rigidity, the frame rails became fully boxed ; the perimeter frame configuration was retained. The second and third-row seats were redesigned, allowing their removal without tools. Toaster, electric skillet, 2 ice chests, pillows, quilts, clothes etc. Coinciding with the introduction of the compact , full-size Fords grew in size, adopting a 119-inch wheelbase.
The 41-year production run of the Country Squire is the third-longest of a Ford car nameplate in North America, surpassed only by the 46 years and 55 years, currently in production. Previously exclusive to Ford and Mercury from 1954 to 1965, counterpart station wagons entered production during the end of the 1960s. To reduce noise and improve sealing, the station wagon was offered with two doors instead of four ; however, three seats were used, allowing eight-passenger seating. We took everything except the kitchen sink. On the other hand the patina looks great so why bother? Initially, the standard engine was a 302 cubic-inch V8, replaced by a 351 cubic-inch V8 midway through the 1969 model year. The only station wagon with standard-equipment wood paneling of any type from 1954 to 1956, the Country Squire was joined by the in 1957 and the in 1958. The three V8 engines were retained from the previous generations, with a 200 hp 289 cubic-inch V8, a 250 hp 352 cubic-inch V8, and a 300 hp 390 cubic-inch V8.
The interior is in great shape. In the interior, it got new carpet, new seat foam and seat covers styled as the originals. In fact, the Thunderbird-style roof was restricted to the Galaxie four-door Town Victoria, a pillarless hardtop. I get up to 24mpg on the highway not fully loaded. Properly set up I think it maxes out around 7k. Feedback Is Important to Both Buyer and Seller. For a variety of reasons, 1972 saw a major decrease in powertrain output.
In a design change that would last through its 1991 discontinuation, the 1965 Country Squire replaced the third-row rear seat configuration for two optional flat-folding rear seats facing towards the center of the cargo area, expanding seating to 10 passengers. For 1964, the 260 V8 was expanded to 289 cubic inches producing 195 hp ; the 352 was retuned to 250 hp. An advanced version of this was the which permitted opening the door sideways with the window up. In addition, the 429 was dropped, largely replaced by the essentially identical 460 V8. The rear leaf springs were discontinued, replaced with a three-link coil-sprung solid rear axle ; in various forms, Ford would use this suspension configuration on rear-wheel drive full-size vehicles through the production of the final Ford Crown Victoria in 2011.
The cargo area shows some normal wear and fading that would be expected. A 144 hp 223 cubic-inch Mileage Maker inline-6 was the standard engine. If you allow us to fix the situation, we will both have a Happy, and Positive Resolve. The seller claims that there are just 48,000 original miles and that during his 11,000 mile ownership the miles have been trouble free. Coinciding with the upgrade, air conditioning was introduced as an option. Along with Ford sedans, the Country Squire adopted several design elements of the , including its wraparound windshield restyled with a forward-slanted A-pillar , short , and large round taillamps.
Over its production, the second generation saw several minor revisions. This is the kind of car that at first glance I see an easy restoration. All glass is good except windshield which is cracked. As with the previous generation, the second-generation Country Squire used a two-piece tailgate. While based on the shorter wheelbase of the Ford Custom, the Country Squire still shared trim with the Fairlane.
We Combine Shipping and Apply Honest, Accurate Charges! I'm not on the road yet, but I currently drive a 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon, fake wood paneling and all. To further expand load capacity, the folding mechanism of the middle seat was redesigned, allowing for a completely flat load floor when stowed the rear seat still had to be removed. It has air shocks in back which is nice for leveling a heavy load. It needs everything depending on how you want to build it. The standard round taillights took a break for 1960, and the smallest 292 V-8 was economized and detuned from 200 to 185 horsepower.
While gaining an inch in wheelbase, the second-generation Country Squire was reduced approximately 10 inches in length over its predecessor. As is, with towing package, it can tow between 5 and 6 thousand pounds. For 1958, rear air suspension became an option for the first time; intended to keep the load floor at a constant height, the system saw few buyers. In an functional change, Ford upgraded to a , allowing additional starting power and capability with electrical-power options. It is a 6 passenger wagon.
Shared with the Thunderbird, a 292 cubic-inch V8 produced 198 hp. Car does not run,has been sitting for many years. While retaining a V8 engine, the Country Squire shifted from the 400 and 460 V8 to the 4. While the third-row seat still required the removal of the lower cushion to fold flat, access was improved as one-third of the second-row seat folded separately. The Squire name was also used on woodgrain-trim versions of the ; in 1976, Ford offered a Pinto Squire Runabout hatchback.