1960, Cars: Ford Europe Range

Ford of Britain

Ford Popular (100E)

• Popular, 2-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 36 hp / 26.8 kW, 110 km/h
• Popular Deluxe, 2-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 36 hp / 26.8 kW, 110 km/h

Ford Popular

Ford Escort (100E)

• Escort, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 36 hp / 26.8 kW, 105 km/h

Ford Escort

Ford Anglia (105E)

• Anglia, 2-door Saloon, FR, L4, 997 cc, 38 hp / 28 kW, 120 km/h
• Anglia Deluxe, 2-door Saloon, FR, L4, 997 cc, 38 hp / 28 kW, 120 km/h

Ford Anglia

Ford Anglia Deluxe

Ford Prefect (107E)

• Prefect, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 997 cc, 38 hp / 28 kW, 120 km/h

Ford Prefect

Ford Consul (204E)

• Consul, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1703 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 125 km/h
• Consul Deluxe, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1703 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 125 km/h
• Carbodies Consul Convertible, 2-door Cabriolet, FR, L4, 1703 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 125 km/h
• Abbott of Farnham Consul Estate, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1703 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 124 km/h

Ford Consul Saloon

Ford Consul Abbott of Farnham Estate

Ford Consul Carbodies Convertible

Ford Zephyr (206E)

• Zephyr, 4-door Saloon, FR, L6, 2553 cc, 86 hp / 64 kW, 140 km/h
• Carbodies Zephyr Convertible, 2-door Cabriolet, FR, L6, 2553 cc, 86 hp / 64 kW, 138 km/h
• Abbott of Farnham Zephyr Estate, 5-door Estate, FR, L6, 2553 cc, 86 hp / 64 kW, 138 km/h

Ford Zephyr Saloon

Ford Zephyr Carbodies Convertible

Ford Zephyr Abbott of Farnham Estate

Ford Zodiac (206E)

• Zodiac, 4-door Saloon, FR, L6, 2553 cc, 86 hp / 64 kW, 140 km/h
• Carbodies Zodiac Convertible, 2-door Cabriolet, FR, L6, 2553 cc, 86 hp / 64 kW, 138 km/h
• Abbott of Farnham Zodiac Estate, 5-door Estate, FR, L6, 2553 cc, 86 hp / 64 kW, 138 km/h

Ford Zodiac Saloon

Ford Zodiac Carbodies Convertible

Ford Zodiac Abbott of Farnham Estate

Ford Thames 300E

• Thames 300E 5 cwt (250 kg), 2-door Van, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 36 hp / 26.8 kW, 105 km/h
• Thames 300E 7 cwt (350 kg), 2-door Van, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 36 hp / 26.8 kW, 105 km/h
• Thames 300E Deluxe 7 cwt (350 kg), 2-door Van, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 36 hp / 26.8 kW, 105 km/h

Ford Thames 300E

Ford Thames 400E

• Thames 400E 10/12 cwt (500-600 kg), Van / Pickup / Minibus / Chassis cab, FR, L4, 1703 cc, 53 hp / 40 kW, 95-100 km/h
• Thames 400E 15 cwt (750 kg), Van / Pickup / Minibus / Chassis cab, FR, L4, 1703 cc, 53 hp / 40 kW, 95-100 km/h
• Martin Walter Thames 400E Dormobile, Camper, FR, L4, 1703 cc, 53 hp / 40 kW, 95-100 km/h

Ford Thames 400E Minibus

Ford Thames 400E Pickup

Ford Thames 400E Martin Walter Dormobile Camper

Ford Thames Trader 600E

• Thames Trader 15 (1.5 tonnes), Petrol, Truck, FR, L4, 3261 cc, 68 hp / 51 kW, 75-85 km/h
• Thames Trader 15 (1.5 tonnes), Diesel, Truck, FR, L4, 3613 cc, 70 hp / 52 kW, 75-85 km/h
• Thames Trader 20 (2 tonnes), Petrol, Truck, FR, L4, 3261 cc, 68 hp / 51 kW, 75-85 km/h
• Thames Trader 20 (2 tonnes), Diesel, Truck, FR, L4, 3613 cc, 70 hp / 52 kW, 75-85 km/h
• Thames Trader 30 (3 tonnes), Petrol, Truck, FR, L4, 3261 cc, 68 hp / 51 kW, 75-85 km/h
• Thames Trader 30 (3 tonnes), Diesel, Truck, FR, L4, 3613 cc, 70 hp / 52 kW, 75-85 km/h
• Thames Trader 40 (4 tonnes), Petrol, Truck, FR, L6, 4891 cc, 110 hp / 82 kW, 85-90 km/h
• Thames Trader 40 (4 tonnes), Diesel, Truck, FR, L6, 5419 cc, 100 hp / 75 kW, 70-75 km/h
• Thames Trader 50 (5 tonnes), Petrol, Truck, FR, L6, 4891 cc, 110 hp / 82 kW, 85-90 km/h
• Thames Trader 50 (5 tonnes), Diesel, Truck, FR, L6, 5419 cc, 100 hp / 75 kW, 70-75 km/h
• Thames Trader 70 (7 tonnes), Petrol, Truck, FR, L6, 4891 cc, 110 hp / 82 kW, 85-90 km/h
• Thames Trader 70 (7 tonnes), Diesel, Truck, FR, L6, 5419 cc, 100 hp / 75 kW, 70-75 km/h
• Thames Trader 75 (7.5 tonnes), Petrol, Truck, FR, L6, 4891 cc, 110 hp / 82 kW, 85-90 km/h
• Thames Trader 75 (7.5 tonnes), Diesel, Truck, FR, L6, 5419 cc, 100 hp / 75 kW, 70-75 km/h
• Thames Trader Artic, Tractor Unit, Petrol, Truck, FR, L6, 4891 cc, 110 hp / 82 kW, 85-90 km/h
• Thames Trader Artic, Tractor Unit, Diesel, Truck, FR, L6, 5419 cc, 100 hp / 75 kW, 70-75 km/h
• Thames Trader PSV Chassis, Petrol, Truck, FR, L6, 4891 cc, 110 hp / 82 kW, 85-90 km/h
• Thames Trader PSV Chassis, Diesel, Truck, FR, L6, 5419 cc, 100 hp / 75 kW, 70-75 km/h

Ford Thames Trader 600E

Ford-Werke GmbH Germany

Ford Taunus 12M (G13AL / P1 / nicknamed "Side-stripes Taunus")

• Taunus 12M 1.2L, 2-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 42 hp / 31.5 kW, 110 km/h
• Taunus 12M 1.5L, 2-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1498 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 125 km/h
• Taunus 12M Kombi 1.2L, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 42 hp / 31.5 kW, 105 km/h
• Taunus 12M Kombi 1.5L, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1498 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 115 km/h
• Taunus 12M Kastenwagen 1.2L, 3-door Van, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 42 hp / 31.5 kW, 105 km/h
• Taunus 12M Kastenwagen 1.5L, 3-door Van, FR, L4, 1498 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 115 km/h
• Karl Deutsch Taunus 12M Cabriolet 1.2L, 2-door Cabriolet, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 42 hp / 31.5 kW, 110 km/h

Ford Taunus 12M Saloon

Ford Taunus 12M Kombi

Ford Taunus 12M Kastenwagen

Ford Taunus 17M (P2 / nicknamed "Baroque Taunus" or "Flying carpet") (up to August 1960)

• Taunus 17M, 2/4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1698 cc, 66 hp / 49 kW, 125 km/h
• Taunus 17M Deluxe, 2/4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1698 cc, 66 hp / 49 kW, 125 km/h
• Taunus 17M Kombi, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1698 cc, 66 hp / 49 kW, 125 km/h
• Taunus 17M Kombi Deluxe, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1698 cc, 66 hp / 49 kW, 125 km/h
• Taunus 17M Kastenwagen, 3-door Van, FR, L4, 1698 cc, 66 hp / 49 kW, 125 km/h
• Karl Deutsch Taunus 17M Deluxe Cabriolet, 2-door Cabriolet, FR, L4, 1698 cc, 66 hp / 49 kW, 125 km/h

Ford Taunus 17M 2-door Saloon

Ford Taunus 17M 4-door Saloon

Ford Taunus 17M Kombi

Ford Taunus 17M Kastenwagen

Ford Taunus 17M Karl Deutsch Deluxe Cabriolet

Ford Taunus 17M (P3 / nicknamed "Bathtub Taunus") (since September 1960)

• Taunus 17M 1.5L, 2/4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1498 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 130 km/h
• Taunus 17M 1.7L, 2/4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1698 cc, 66 hp / 49 kW, 135 km/h
• Taunus 17M Turnier 1.5L, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1498 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 130 km/h
• Taunus 17M Turnier 1.7L, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1698 cc, 66 hp / 49 kW, 135 km/h
• Taunus 17M Kastenwagen 1.5L, 3-door Van, FR, L4, 1498 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, 130 km/h
• Taunus 17M Kastenwagen 1.7L, 3-door Van, FR, L4, 1698 cc, 66 hp / 49 kW, 135 km/h

Ford Taunus 17M 2-door Saloon

Ford Taunus 17M 4-door Saloon

Ford Taunus 17M Turnier

Ford Taunus 17M Kastenwagen

Ford FK 1000/1250

• FK 1000 1.2L, Van / Combi / Minibus / Pickup / Chassis cab, FR, L4, 1172 cc, 42 hp / 31.5 kW, ca 95 km/h
• FK 1250 1.5L, Van / Combi / Minibus / Pickup / Chassis cab, FR, L4, 1498 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, ca 100 km/h
• Westfalia FK 1250 Camper, FR, L4, 1498 cc, 59 hp / 44 kW, ca 100 km/h

Ford FK 1000 Van

Ford FK 1250 Pickup

Ford FK 1250 Westfalia Camper

Ford FK Trucks (nicknamed "Shark")

• FK 2500 (2.5 tonnes), Truck, FR, V8, 3.924 cc, 100 hp / 73.5 kW, 85 km/h
• FK 3500 (3.5 tonnes), Truck, FR, V8, 3.924 cc, 100 hp / 73.5 kW, 75-80 km/h
• FK 4500 (4.5 tonnes), Truck, FR, V8, 3.924 cc, 100 hp / 73.5 kW, 75 km/h
• FK 4500 Allrad (4.5 tonnes), Truck, F4WD, V8, 3.924 cc, 100 hp / 73.5 kW, 70-75 km/h

Ford FK 4500

1960, Nobel Prizes (Oslo, Norway)

The Nobel Prize in Physics: Donald Arthur Glaser (USA)

For the invention of the bubble chamber.

Donald Arthur Glaser

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Willard Frank Libby (USA)

For his method to use carbon-14 for age determination in archaeology, geology, geophysics, and other branches of science.

Willard Frank Libby

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: Frank Macfarlane Burnet  (Australia) and Peter Medawar (Brazil / UK)

For discovery of acquired immunological tolerance.

Frank Macfarlane Burnet

Peter Medawar

The Nobel Prize in Literature: Saint-John Perse (France)

For the soaring flight and the evocative imagery of his poetry which in a visionary fashion reflects the conditions of our time.

Saint-John Perse

The Nobel Peace Prize: Albert Lutuli (South Africa)

For his non-violent struggle against apartheid.

Albert Lutuli

1960, Car Spotting: Gammeltorv & Nytorv Square, Copenhagen, Denmark II

 

Left  to right

First row, front to back
Unidentified car, Ford Taunus 17M Kombi (P2, Baroque Taunus, Flying carpet), Opel Olympia Rekord (P1), Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Ford Anglia (105E), Mercedes-Benz W120 / W121, Volvo PV544.

Second row, front to back
Ford Zephyr (206E), Austin A55 Cambridge Mark II, Opel Kapitän 1956 / 1957, Ford Zephyr (206E), Opel Olympia Rekord Caravan (P1), Jaguar Mark 2, Simca Aronde Van, Citroën ID/DS, Saab 93, Riley Pathfinder, unidentified car probably Fiat 600, Opel Olympia Rekord (P1), Vauxhall Victor F, Ford Taunus 12M (Side-stripes Taunus), Fiat 600, unidentified car, Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Peugeot 403, Humber Super Snipe.

Third row, front to back
Opel Olympia Rekord (1957), Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Fiat 500, Renault Dauphine, Opel Olympia Rekord (P1), Mercedes-Benz W120 / W121, Opel Olympia Rekord Caravan (P1), Fiat 600, Volvo PV544, Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Citroën ID/DS, Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Hillman Minx, Mercedes-Benz W120 / W121, Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Opel Kapitän (1954), Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Ford Zephyr (206E).

Fourth row, front to back
Opel Olympia Rekord (195?), Opel Olympia Rekord (1957), unidentified car,  Volvo PV544, Mercedes-Benz W120 / W121, Simca 9 Aronde, Triumph Herald, Mercedes-Benz W120 / W121, Opel Olympia Rekord (1957), Volkswagen (Type 1, Beetle), Opel Rekord Caravan (P2).

1960, Sport: Tour of Flanders

The 44th edition of the Tour of Flanders was held on 3 April 1960 over a distance of 227 km. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wetteren. The winner recorded an average speed of 38.690 km/h. Of the 164 riders who started, 72 completed the race.

Finish in Wetteren

As the defending champion from 1959, Rik Van Looy was the overwhelming favourite. He reached Wetteren in a leading group of around twenty riders. In the final sprint, however, Tuur Decabooter proved too fast for him after responding to a late attack by Jean Graczyk, and took the victory.

Detail: 1. Tuur Decabooter, 2. Jean Graczyk, 3. Rik Van Looy 

General Classification

Rnk	Rider	Time
1	Decabooter Arthur (Belgium)	5:52:00
2	Graczyk Jean (France)	,,
3	Van Looy Rik (Belgium)	,,
4	Desmet Gilbert (Belgium)	,,
5	De Wolf Henri (Belgium)	,,
6	De Mulder Frans (Belgium)	,,
7	Ruby Pierre (France)	,,
8	Impanis Raymond (Belgium)	,,
9	Schoubben Frans (Belgium)	,,
10	Hermans Alfons (Belgium)	,,
11	Planckaert Joseph (Belgium)	,,
12	De Bruyne Alfred (Belgium)	,,
13	Gaggero Stefano (Italy)	,,
14	Anquetil Jacques (France)	,,
15	Elliott Seamus (Ireland)	0:06
16	Schroeders Willy (Belgium)	0:15
17	Schils Joseph (Belgium)	,,
18	Molenaers Yvo (Belgium)	,,
19	Paulissen Valère (Belgium)	,,
20	Mahé François (France)	,,
21	Gauthier Bernard (France)	,,
22	Defilippis Nino (Italy)	1:32
23	Haelterman Willy (Belgium)	1:35
24	Rosseel Léopold (Belgium)	1:42
25	Van Gompel Jan (Belgium)	,,
26	Van Geneugden Martin (Belgium)	,,
27	de Haan Jo (Netherlands)	,,
28	Maliepaard Bas (Netherlands)	,,
29	Declercq Oswald (Belgium)	,,
30	Zagers Jan (Belgium)	,,
31	Forlini Dominique (France)	,,
31	Martin Walter (Italy)	,,
31	Desmet Armand (Belgium)	,,
31	Anglade Henry (France)	,,
31	Delberghe Edouard (France)	,,
31	Lefebvre Jean-Claude (France)	,,
31	Van Aerde Michel (Belgium)	,,
31	Noyelle André (Belgium)	,,
31	Derycke Germain (Belgium)	,,
31	Baens Roger (Belgium)	,,
31	Van Meenen René (Belgium)	,,
31	Ongenae Marcel (Belgium)	,,
31	Couvreur Hilaire (Belgium)	,,
31	De Keyser Constant (Belgium)	,,
31	Van den Brande Alfons (Belgium)	,,
31	Le Menn Camille (France)	,,
31	Foré Noël (Belgium)	,,
31	Pizzoglio Ezio (Italy)	,,
31	Beuffeuil Pierre (France)	,,
31	Vlayen André (Belgium)	,,
31	Schepens Julien (Belgium)	,,
31	Demunster Lucien (Belgium)	,,
31	Van Steenbergen Rik (Belgium)	,,
31	Seynaeve Marcel (Belgium)	,,
31	Van Tieghem Norbert (Belgium)	,,
56	Oellibrandt Piet (Belgium)	,,
57	Scribante Pierre (France)	,,
58	Damen Piet (Netherlands)	,,
59	Huyskens Cyriel (Belgium)	,,
60	Champion Jacques (France)	,,
61	Brandolini Fernando (Italy)	,,
62	Van Looveren Frans (Belgium)	,,
63	Ferlenghi Gianni (Italy)	,,
64	Kersten Jaap (Netherlands)	,,
65	Murray Ronald (Australia)	,,
66	Groussard Joseph (France)	,,
67	Le Buhotel Félix (France)	,,
68	Cazala Robert (France)	,,
69	Aerenhouts Frans (Belgium)	,,
70	Sweeck Alfons (Belgium)	,,
71	Van Daele Leon (Belgium)	,,
72	Scodeller Gilbert (France)	,

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1960, Cars: Simca Range

Simca Aronde P60

• Deluxe Six, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1090 cc, 40 hp / 29,5 kW, 110 km/h
• Étoile Six, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1090 cc, 42 hp / 31 kW, 120 km/h
• Étoile Sept, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 48 hp / 36 kW, 132 km/h
• Élysee, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 48 hp / 36 kW, 132 km/h
• Montlhéry, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 56 hp / 41 kW, 140 km/h
• Monaco, 2-door Coupé, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 56 hp / 41 kW, 140 km/h
• Chatelaine, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 48 hp / 36 kW, 110 km/h
• Artisanale, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 48 hp / 36 kW, 110 km/h
• Ranch, 3-door Estate, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 56 hp / 41 kW, 138 km/h
• Messagère, 2-door Panel van, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 48 hp / 36 kW, 110 km/h
• Intendante, 2-door Pick-up, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 48 hp / 36 kW, 110 km/h
• Plein Ciel, 2-door Coupé, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 61 hp / 45 kW, 140 km/h
• Océane, 2-door Convertible, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 61 hp / 45 kW, 140 km/h

Aronde Deluxe Six

Aronde Étoile

Aronde Élysee

Aronde Montlhéry

Aronde Monaco

Aronde Chatelaine

Aronde Artisanale

Aronde Messagère

Aronde Intendante

Aronde Plein Ciel

Aronde Océane

Simca Ariane

• Ariane 4, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 48 hp / 36 kW, 120 km/h
• Ariane 4 Super Luxe, 4-door Saloon, FR, L4, 1290 cc, 48 hp / 36 kW, 120 km/h
• Ariane 8 Super Luxe, 4-door Saloon, FR, V8, 2351 cc, 83 hp / 62 kW, 145 km/h

Ariane 4

Ariane 8

Simca Vedette

• Beaulieu, 4-door Saloon, FR, V8, 2351 cc, 83 hp / 62 kW, 147 km/h
• Chambord, 4-door Saloon, FR, V8, 2351 cc, 83 hp / 62 kW, 147 km/h
• Présidence, 4-door Saloon, FR, V8, 2351 cc, 83 hp / 62 kW, 147 km/h
• Marly, 5-door Estate, FR, V8, 2351 cc, 83 hp / 62 kW, 120 km/h

Vedette Beaulieu

Vedette Chambord

Vedette Marly

Vedette Présidence