The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1958-10-24
RARE BEAUTY OF
NEW 1859 FORD
PLEASES PUBLIC
New Models on Display For q
Week Impress People With
Simplicity and Dignity
Of Lines

By and large, the 1859 line OF
Ford automobiles, which have
been on display for nearly a week
at the local Ford dealers has been
well received, and expressions of
the public indicate pleasure with
the beauty of the cars and the
simplicity and dignity of their
lines.
The growing demand for dyna-
mic but tasteful automotive styl-
ing that expresses dignity and
quiet good looks-resulting from
the preferences of American wom-
en- for clean lines and formalized
design in their clothing and home
furnishings-is reflected in at
least one line of cars in 1859.
Typifying this feminine prefer
ence for formal design are the
straight lines of their apparel, the
crisp styling of their new kitchen
appliances, and even the simple
architectural design of their homes.
The feminine influence that is
acknowledged by most industrial
designers is apparent today in the
trend toward straighter, crisper
automotive styling, greater ease of
operation and greater use of SUBJ
dued exterior colors.
Along with such engineering adj
vances as the automatic transmits
sion, a lower steering wheel posi-
ton and power steering, that have
made the American car easier for
women to drive, auto manufac-
turers pay particular attention to
feminine styling tastes.
Styling of the 1859 Ford is
based on a dignified approach to
automobile design, one in which
good taste is reflected in the con-
toured metal, the pleasing colors,
tastefully-used exterior trim and
choice interiors. Ford stylists
avoided extreme design curvatures
and gaudy trim features.
For its Exceptionally good pro-
portions and elegant lines," the
1859 Ford has been awarded the
gold medal of the Comite Francois
de l'Elegance, recognized as one
of the worlds leading fashion
authorities. The award was made
at the Brussels Worlds Fair.
The 1859 Ford line includes II
models in four series. The Fair
lane 500 series consists of the
popular retractable hardtop, called
the Skyliner, the Sunliner con-
vertible, two pillarless hardtops
and two thin-pillar sedans. The
Fairlane and Custom 800 series
offer two and four-door models.
The six station wagon models in
clude' two and four-door models,
for six or nine passengers.
Side trim has been used spar
ingly on the 1859 Ford to achieve
elegance without flamboyance. Dis
tinctive Thunderbird ornaments
appear on the front tenders of the
Skyliner and Sunliner. Fairlane
500 models have bright metal
w" extending between the back
up lights at the tip of each rear
fender.
Recognizing that women's in
fluence is most apparent in the
field of car interiors, Ford stylists
have utilized smart, durable and,
above all, liveable fabrics.
Ford's Luxury-Lounge interiors
are distinctive for their high quail
ity materials, fine tailoring and
luxurious appearance. The use Of
new, easy-to-clean, high-dur-
ability vinyl in most models gives
the interiors brighter, more spa
cious effect.
Station wagons introduce dur
able, composition board headlining,
printed in a basket weave design,
which can be cleaned easily.
Ford interior stylists have used
nylon for all cloth seat upholstery
material. All carpets are of 100
per cent rayon, looped pile, includ-
ing that used in the Sunliner.
Ford exterior paint colors for
1859 have softer tone than in
previous years. Ford cars will be
available in Raven Black, Gun
smoke Gray, Colonial White, Surf
Blue, Wedgewood Blue, Sherwood
Green, April Green, Torch Red,
Tahitian Bronze, Fawn Tan, Inca
Gold, Geranium and Indian Tur-
uuoise. Other Ford color treat
ments include 10 Styletone and IL
conventional two-tone combina-
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