- Seller: Steven H (Contact)
- Location: Rogers, Arkansas
- Mileage: 85,049 Shown
- Chassis #: 7A34T202306
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 289 cui V8
- Transmission: C4 Automatic
Some cars seem to personify their brands better than others; for example, you can look at this 1967 Fairlane and you know it’s a Ford without even looking at a badge. Pop culture has also given the ’67 Fairlane 500 Sedan a down-to-business image; if you’re a fan of ’60s cop shows, you know that Joe Friday and Bill Gannon drove one in the “reboot” of Dragnet from 1967 to 1970. Unfortunately, most sedans are working vehicles (like Friday and Gannon’s); once they’re used up, they’re discarded, and that has left us few representatives of what an everyday car looked like. They weren’t all GT convertibles back then, after all. If you miss the family sedan of the ’60s, here’s your chance to buy one that’s been well-loved, and it has a documented history going back to its purchase at Ryburn Motor Company in Monticello, Arkansas. Now located in Rogers, Arkansas, it’s being sold as a Barn Finds Auction.
Today, it’s not exactly as it was purchased. Originally, it was a low-optioned six-cylinder car, but the current owner has significantly upgraded it. He found a 289 and a C4 automatic from another 1967 Fairlane and did a complete V8 conversion, including rebuilding the front suspension and adding power steering and power front disc brakes. The engine itself was completely rebuilt by a local machine shop 3,000 miles ago (all receipts included, see the pictures below). The 289 two barrel is an excellent engine for a light car like a Fairlane; it will cruise at freeway speeds with ease and return decent gas mileage (for a ’60s car). If you want more power, the small-block Ford has one of the largest aftermarket parts selections in the industry.
The owner didn’t stop at mechanical upgrades. The front floors have been replaced, and to keep the rust away, all-new weatherstripping has also been installed. Perhaps more impressive is the work on the interior. The dash pad has been restored by Just Dashes and the interior fabric sourced by SMS, both well-known in the industry for their top quality work and materials (and they’re NOT cheap). You have to admit, there’s something satisfying about seeing an original upholstery pattern in an old car. It also has new carpet and a new headliner.
This is such a clean Fairlane 500, and its Clearwater Aqua paint is just right for a mid-1960s sedan. The seller will include the original 200/C4 drivetrain (he wants it to stay with the car), but you know it’s better with a 289. You’ll also get a Marti Report and all the car’s original documentation and receipts, some going back to 1967. If you like Fords, you probably like Fairlanes; and if you like Fairlanes, you probably like this one. It’s about as Ford as it gets, so bid now on Barn Finds Auctions.
Bid On This Auction
Anders bid $3,000.00 2025-02-25 08:10:46
gt bid $2,500.00 2025-02-24 12:27:06
Johnny #7 bid $2,000.00 2025-02-24 12:14:07
Crizzstyle bid $1,500.00 2025-02-22 15:04:38
BillT bid $500.00 2025-02-20 08:48:13
Can I go look at this car?
Hi Eddie, if you can send us an email with your contact information, we will send it to the seller so that they can schedule an appointment for you to view it. Our email address is [email protected]
There is something satisfying (?) encouraging (?) (for lack of a better word) about this Fairlane. It’s a basic low-option four-door family car of its day. But it feels like previous owner(s) have tried to keep it viable, instead of just letting it fade away. Replaced (and upgraded) powertrain, not-inexpensive interior work, new floors. Some old maintenance records, the original window sticker, and even a Marti Report. The typical not-a-car-person would not go to this effort. Maybe Eddie can give us a report….
This is just so rare to find something like this. In sedan form. I think the upgrades all make sense, disc brakes, power steering, the 289 and C4. I would’ve been happy with the original 6 as well. This is one of my favorite colors Ford had during the 60s too. The interior is terrific, the whole car is terrific. The fact there’s even old paperwork, I totally agree with Bob, this is not typical, which is a great thing for this Fairlane. I always think of Dragnet when I see the nose of one of these too. Very nice. Hope it goes to a good new home and stays this nice.
Just the facts,,,, by the way, he never said “ma’am”, and I wonder, many cars come up, oh yeah, Dragnet, or Barneys 1st car, but will future generations say, oh look, the Toyota Supra from Fast and Furious,,,not bloody likely. We had a kindred relationship with TV shows then, cars we may have had, real cars.
For the record, Bill Gannons car was NOT a 500. I read, Jack Webb had the car specially made. It had a 500 steering wheel and lower trim, but was a base Fairlane. I remember these cars had serious sag in the back, poor leaf springs, I believe, but these cars were generally unwashed, unloved, and unmaintained, and still, chugged along until the floors gave way. People must just not be looking for a car like this, as a better, usable classic, I doubt you’ll find, yet,,( crickets)
Test, again.
This “pre-commenting” is getting tiresome. Matter of fact, to hell with it.
Okay then, 3rd time a charm? I can say without reservation, this site has the most frustrating comment system I’ve ever experienced in over 10 years of babbling on the internet. Why is that? The staff suggested logging out then back in, and helps for that particular post, but just not getting it right.
What I was trying to say lo these 3 times, Sgt. Friday never said “ma’am” in “just the facts”. Many cars come through here with memories from a TV show we enjoyed, real cars, Barneys 1st car or Brady Bunch wagon, not NOS fueled 200 mph Toyota Supras. For the record, I read, Gannons car was not a 500. Webb had the car ordered with a 500 steering wheel and lower trim, but was a base Fairlane.
Submit,,
You’re coming thru loud and clear, Howard. Thanks for your words of wisdom.
Oh, forget it, I’ve had enough of this commenting baloney.
Maybe stop with the pre commenting thing. I think that threw our filters off. Are you logged in? If not, stay logged in and I bet you won’t have any more problems.
I noticed once a close-up shot of the Dragnet Fairlane and read the call-out on the front fender, which was not “289,” but was “390”!
I used to drive one just like this but with a 3 on the tree with overdrive. I still have the 289 and transmission from it.
Beautiful car. I’ve always loved the 1964-68 Ford Fairlane 500.
I much prefer a full-sized sedan. But, pleasant to see a highly presentable mid-size economobile such as this. What I also like is the fact that the upgrades are fully consistent with what one of these cars could be in 1967. I just never got excited about the Fairlane as a mid-sized 1960s Ford — I like more “elbow-room”, frankly. But this would be easier to PARK! Nice car!
we had a 1968 Ford LTD (Galaxy) silver/gray with black vinyl top and interior that looked like leather – a very stately car – more along the lines of a Chrysler Town Car than this bluebird, so I’m a bit biased, but that model is even more rare than this one.
Nice Fairlane. Though I always preferred the styling of a ‘66 to the ‘67.
Only change I’d make is an upgrade to 15” rims. I had & drove a ‘66 500 hardtop for about 25 years. Yup I put 15” wheels on it. Slipped an 351w into the engine bay as well. Always wanted to go disc brakes up front but the drums actually did the job well enough.
I’ve often wished for a 4dr, or better yet a wagon.
Nice Fairlane. Hmmm …
I bought a new yellow ’67 GTA off a dealers lot outside Louisville, KY just before graduation from Armor Officers Candidate School. Army shipped it free to Germany for me. It was IMMENSE next to most European cars back then. I loved driving the unlimited speed Autobahn. Got across Germany in a couple hours, maybe another couple to Amsterdam. Couldn’t fit down some city streets in older towns, and was very thirsty for premium gas. Totally wore out the front Wide-Ovals in about a year. Alps and front disc brakes. Ouch.