If you were building a Top 10 list of collectible automobiles, would the Ford Fairmont make that list? No, I didn’t think so. Built from 1978 to 1983, it was the successor to the popular Maverick and sold well… more»
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Jan 21, 2023 • For Sale • 57 Comments
One Prior Owner: 1981 Ford Fairmont
The Fairmont was the successor to the popular Ford Maverick and would be built for six model years (1978-83). Unlike the Maverick which had been Falcon-based, the Fairmont (and the similar Mercury Zephyr) was built on the new Fox… more»
Oct 22, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Ultimate Sleeper? 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura
The seller refers to this great-looking 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura as possibly the ultimate sleeper, and they may not be too far off. Maybe it’s not the ultimate, ultimate sleeper but with a 5.0L V8 and a 4-speed, it… more»
Jun 19, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Rare 302/4-Speed: 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura Coupe
When people consider Ford’s Fox-Body platform, it seems only natural for their attention to turn to the Mustang. However, the Fairmont offered another alternative that is worth considering. This 1979 Fairmont Futura Coupe looks like a beauty, and it… more»
Apr 10, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Amazing Survivor: 1979 Ford Fairmont With 45k Miles!
The seller has advertised this Ford Fairmont Sedan as a 1979 model, but I believe that he might be mistaken on this. Decoding the VIN supplied in the listing indicates that it is actually a 1980 model. That doesn’t… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Power Wagon: 1981 Ford Fairmont EV Wagon
Those of you who are unfortunate enough to know me either personally or online, know that a car like this 1981 Ford Fairmont EV wagon really turns my crank, even though this one doesn’t have a crank. Or an… more»
Mar 30, 2020 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Fair Survivor: 55k Mile 1982 Ford Fairmont
A Fairmont, really? A Ford Fairmont, that boxy Ford commodity car from the ’80s is a maybe collectible model? When you find one in stellar condition like this 1982 example, it will cause you to stand up and take… more»
