1959 Ford Country Squire

The 1959 Ford Country Squire is a spacious station wagon recognized for its classic design and practicality. It featured Ford’s FE V8 engines, available in 332 and 352 cubic inches, producing between 225 to 300 horsepower and torque outputs ranging from 350 to 381 lb-ft. Transmission options included a 3-speed manual and an optional 3-speed automatic, with rear-wheel drive as the standard layout. The vehicle had a 118-inch wheelbase and weighed between 4,000 and 4,500 lbs. Equipped with drum brakes, the Country Squire offered both 6-passenger and 9-passenger seating configurations, priced at approximately $2,945 and $3,075, respectively. Production figures noted 28,881 units for the 6-passenger model and 24,336 units for the 9-passenger variant. Noteworthy for its distinctive styling and elegant wood-grain trim, the 1959 Country Squire reflected Ford’s design refresh, emphasizing both aesthetics and functionality.