In 2007, we changed our name from Ford Six Performance Parts, to Classic Inlines. We did this for two reasons, the first being in response to the legal actions proposed by the Ford Motor Company. In the spring of 2006, Ford sent letters out to numerous companies demanding these companies cease using any and all Ford trade names, within their own business names, or face legal action and stiff penalties. Agitating millions of loyal Ford fans, we hoped they would see the wisdom of their decision and wisely give up the idea of suing the companies that have supported and promoted the Ford name for years. Unfortunately that did not happened. Instead of sitting around waiting for Ford to knock on our door, we decided to change our name to Classic Inlines.

The second reason for the name change, and just as important if not more so, is due to the fact that we will be expanding our product line. Eventually we will include performance products for all inline sixes, rather than those manufactured solely by Ford Motor Company. Hence, the Ford Six name would no longer be suitable and a name change would be required at that point in time. Economic reasoning seemed to dictate an immediate change, rather than to continue promoting the old name. Therefore Classic Inlines was adopted as the new company name.

Classic Inlines (Ford Six Performance Parts) was founded in late 2002. At that time, our product line was limited to dual roller chains, Pacemaker headers, used OZ250-2V heads, high capacity oil pans, pushrods, lifters, roller tipped rockers, and full roller rockers. Not only were these parts difficult, if not impossible, to purchase anywhere else in the USA, they were expensive due to the lack of competition. Since that time, we have expanded our product line to include over 100 parts dedicated solely to the small sixes, making us one of the largest suppliers of IN STOCK inline six performance parts in the USA.

Many of our suppliers are well known in the V8 world, but have never considered inline sixes as a performance motor, hence they did not develop or manufacture products for inline applications. However through the relentless efforts of Classic Inlines, many have begun to develop and produce products for our beloved sixes. Not only was this recently acknowledged in Mustang Monthly and Mustangs & Fords magazine, we are also seeing an increase in inline six feature cars and tech articles.

Our Research and Development program is continually striving to produce new parts to add to our product line, and will continue to do so as long as we have customer support. Items such as alloy valve covers, forged pistons, newly designed headers for all applications, turbo and supercharger kits, serpentine and billet pulley sets, and so on. So pull up your shop stool and check out our website, and the great new products which are being introduced by Classic Inlines.

During the coming year, we plan to expand considerably by moving into a dedicated shop which will give us room to grow. This expansion will allow us to develop more products, offer in house manufacturing, and will see the development of a crate engine program.

We thank you for your continued support.

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