Super Vintage 1958 Cruise-o-matic Ford Commercial

Vintage 1958 Cruise-o-matic Ford Commercial
The mainstream Ford line of cars grew substantially larger for 1957, a model which lasted through 1959. The Crown Victoria with its flashy chrome "basket handle" was no more, and the acrylic glass-roofed Crown Victoria Skyliner was replaced by a new model, the retracting-roof hardtop Skyliner.
The new chassis allowed the floor to be placed much lower, which in turn led to a lower and longer look overall. Wheels were now 14 inches in diameter rather the previous 15 inches, this also helped to give a lower profile. The major component of this chassis was a differential whose pinion gear was exceptionally low relative to the axleshafts, lower than in conventional hypoid differentials. The line was freshened with a simulated hood scoop and dual-headlight front clip for 1958.[9] The rectangular grille openings gave way to circles and grille was set in the bumper.[9] A new 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic was optional along with the 2-speed Ford-O-Matic and manual transmission. Engines were also updated, with the 272 CID dropped, the 292 CID making 205 hp (153 kW), and a new-generation 332 CID (5.4 L) FE V8 rated at 240 HP in 2 barrel form and 265 HP in 4 barrel "Interceptor" form. The new 352 cubic inch V8, also dubbed "Interceptor" and rated at 300 hp (224 kW) made its debut. A full-flow oil filter became standard across the range. Galaxie production was started in Lorain, Ohio at Ford's Lorain Assembly plant for 1958 and continued through 1959 with 102,869 Galaxies produced there. Air suspension became optional.[10]
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[@MillerMeteor74]

This is the earliest film footage of Hugh Downs I've ever seen. This is cool.

[@northerniltree]

The things he "couldn't tell us" were things that he had just plain forgotten.

[@georgiannmaloney6594]

I want one of those '58 Fords

[@pl5624]

Hugh downs.he pushed for ford in the 70s too..

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes he did.

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

The same background song plays in "Around the World in 80 Days."

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!

[@alanstrong3295]

Blue and white make a good combo.

[@gclarkbloomfield8848]

...Hugh Downs in one of his early stints as spokesman...
...the new and more powerful V8's mated to the overdrive Cruise-o-Matic gearbox, augmented with a more refined air cushioned suspension
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[@kirbywaite1586]

The 1958 was simply a refreshed 1957. Most of the sheet metal was a holdover from 1957.

[@dennischallinor8497]

When Liz Taylor drove up that driveway in that Fairlane convert., she looked like a queen in motion on the movie "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof"!!! Who actually destroyed the Ford Co., was it Henry II and his issues with Mazda or just plain lack of foresight, greed, and plain old mismanagement? SAD My father had just bought a '57 Custom 300 in willow green and I so wished he had waited one year!!!