1967 Ford Other for sale $18,995
| 1967 Ford Other $18,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $18,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Upscale muscle at Ford was always spelled FAIRLANE. This 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 brings a mid-sized package with a serious punch under the hood in the form of a smooth-running 289. If a Mustang is a little small for your needsand#44; perhaps this Fairlane hardtop is more to your liking. Doing battle with the Chevy Chevelle has hardened this Fairlane 500 into a leanand#44; mean street machineand#44; and the traditional Wimbledon White paint it wears suggests that it isnt going to live in anyones shadow. Of courseand#44; its easy to swagger when you look this goodand#44; with straight bodyworkand#44; sharply defined character linesand#44; and well aligned panels. The white paint is a bit subtleand#44; which was probably the more mature Fairlanes purpose and it has the hardware to back up the gentlemans express look. Its an older paint joband#44; but a professional with a light touch could really make it sparkle in a big way. The fastback roofline was a big hit on the NASCAR circlesand#44; and the forward-canted headlights give it the illusion of motion even when its standing still. A black vinyl roof was included when it was built and its still on the carand#44; and its in very good condition with no warning signs underneath that would suggest that this car led a tough life. The simple black interior looks awesome with a combination of replacement and original components blending seamlessly together. With original bench seats front and rearand#44; it perfectly captures the period using authentic materials and patternsand#44; and its every bit as comfortable today as it was when it was new. There are also fairly recent carpets on the floorand#44; door panels that give the Fairlane an upscale look with their wood insertsand#44; and a dash pad that hasnt been cooked by the sun. The original gauges amount to a speedometer and fuel gaugeand#44; and they show clear lenses and bright markingsand#44; with a handy warning stripe at about 70 MPHand#44; which was apparently too fast in Fords opinion. A column-mounted shifter makes this a true 6-passenger machine and those sitting in back will never feel slighted by the accommodations. Ohand#44; and it comes with factory A/C that works and the original AM radio is joined by an FM converter under the dash. With the Fairlaneand#44; you also get a giant trunk thats correctly outfitted with a plaid mat and bias-ply spare tire thats never been used. As I mentionedand#44; the C-code 289 under the hood is a terrific runnerand#44; smooth and unobtrusive but muscular enough to get it moving without working too hard. Its pretty original but very cleanand#44; showing Ford Blue paint on the air cleaner and engine itselfand#44; just how it would have been five decades ago. There are signs of use and ageand#44; of courseand#44; but there are many more signs of careful maintenance over the years plus a lot of service records are included. It starts easily and idles smoothly and that 2-barrel carburetor makes good torque and a great V8 burble from the fresh dual exhaust system. The C4 3-speed automatic transmission shifts cleanly and there are highway-friendly gears inside that make it a great cruiser thats always relaxed. Tidy floors are always a relief to see on an old car and the original wire wheel covers look great with whitewall radials wrapped around them. Unusualand#44; comfortableand#44; and very reasonably pricedand#44; this Fairlane is a great alternative to the regular muscle you see at all the shows. Call today! |