Revving up nostalgia, the 1958 Ford Fairlane comes roaring back with freshened body lines, a simulated hood scoop, and a grill that’s been revised like a Hollywood facelift, now rocking two headlights per side for that extra flair. Under the hood, it’s all about the mechanical magic with a new three-speed automatic transmission option. Choose between the new 292 CID engine for 205 hp or go full throttle with the 352 CID “interceptor” V8, packing a whopping 300 hp punch. Buckle up, vintage enthusiasts!
The 1958 Fairlane body lines has been freshened up with a similated hood scoop, revised grill and two head light per side configuration, but the biggest changes are mechanical. There is a new three speed automatic transmission added to the options list alongside the basic three speed manual and the two speed automatic. The basic engine offer is now a new generation 292 CID (4.78 L) putting out 205 hp (153 kW) with the two barrel or upgrading to the new 332 CID (5.4 L) will give 240 hp with the base two barrel or the “interceptor” Â 4 barrel version develops 265 hp. The ultimate power for ’58 is an all new 352 CID (5.77 L) “interceptor” V8 producing 300 hp (224 kW)
Vehicle shown 332 CID V8 2 Speed Automatic
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