Some classic cars make a stunning first impression but don’t provide the performance to match their good looks. That is hardly the case with this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL, with its engine bay containing a factory V8 guaranteed to… more»
Fairlane
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Yard Art or Parts Car? 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
It’s the eternal question faced by car enthusiasts; At what point does a classic reach the stage where it ceases to be a viable project and becomes a candidate to end its days as a parts car? The owner… more»
Oct 29, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
390 V8 Power: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA
Ford joined the mid-size muscle car craze in 1966 when it added the Fairlane GT/GTA to the mix (GT = 4-speed, GTA = automatic). With an all-new body featuring stacked headlights that resembled the senior Fords, the GT/GTA wasn’t… more»
Sep 28, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Running Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Beginning in 1955, the Fairlane became the top-tier car at Ford, taking its name from the Dearborn, Michigan estate of Henry himself. Across seven generations, the Fairlane nameplate was used through 1970. With a redesign in 1957, the autos… more»
Aug 8, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Both Ford and Chevrolet rolled out restyled automobiles in 1955 as the competition between the two companies was greater than ever. The Fairlane was the top-line Ford, a counterpoint to Chevy’s Bel Air. And the Fairlane Victoria and Crown… more»
Aug 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Numbers-Matching 390/4-Speed! 1968 Ford Torino GT
When the Ford Torino was introduced in 1968, its original concept was to be an upscale version of the company’s already successful Fairlane, and consumers seemed to like that idea as over 170,000 of these cars found homes during… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Project: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
With all-new sheet metal in 1955, Ford put up a strong offense against both Chevrolet and Plymouth. The Crown Victoria, as part of the Fairlane series, would be the top-of-the-line car offered by the Ford division. The “Crown Vic”… more»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One-Owner: 1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan
The Fairlane was introduced as Ford’s top-line automobile in 1955, replacing the previous Crestline. Its name was derived from Henry Ford’s estate in Dearborn, Michigan. It would remain a part of the Ford portfolio through 1970 although it evolved… more»
Feb 17, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Only 54k Miles! 1959 Ford Galaxie 500
To capitalize on the “space race” that was taking hold at the time, car manufacturers started using catchy names like the Galaxie 500, an upper trim add-on to the Fairlane series in 1959. So, for a time, the Fords… more»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fuel-Injected V8! 1963 Ford Fairlane
After the arrival of most compacts in the late 1950s, a gap emerged between those smaller cars and their full-size brethren. Ford’s response was to create a mid-size automobile in 1962 that was sandwiched between the Falcon and Galaxie … more»
Jan 19, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1-of-1: 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra 428
In years past, claiming that a classic car was a genuine 1-of-1 was a slippery slope. However, with the advent of services like Marti, documenting these claims has become easier. That brings us to this 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra…. more»
Dec 31, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Working Retractable Top! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
The 1950s was an era for experimentation by U.S. car manufacturers. A good example would be Ford’s retractable hardtop from 1957-59. It had a complex operation but was dependable despite what pundits may say today. But they didn’t sell… more»
Dec 28, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Survivor Driver: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
Here’s a presentable “survivor driver” that could be a fun convertible to just drive around in and enjoy. It’s not perfect by any means, but to be 53 years old, this low-production drop top (only 3,422 were made) appears… more»
Dec 14, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
289 Hi-Po! 1964 Ford Fairlane Sports Coupe
Imagine it’s 1964. You’ve spotted the new Mustang, and you want one. The problem is that even in the earliest days, the waiting list for this iconic pony car already stretched several dozen city blocks. That was the mere… more»
May 19, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Easy Project? 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
For most of the 1950s, most U.S. automobile manufacturers offered just one size of the car. Then in the late 1950s, the compact was born. And by the early 1960s, there were three including the intermediate. For 1962, the… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 428 CJ: 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra Hardtop
Parked in this shed is a car that would have been the most potent offering in the 1969 Ford Fairlane range. It is the Cobra variant, and this one featured the mighty 428 Cobra Jet V8 under the hood…. more»
