Fairmont

TPIR Showcase Prize! 1979 Ford Fairmont Wagon

Just appearing in contestant’s row on The Price Is Right is an exciting feat in itself, but to make it all the way into the showcase and win an automobile from Bob Barker is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Although… more»

1974 Fairmont M19-H Railroad Inspection Car

We can’t get enough of railroad history and items here on Barn Finds. Most of us are super interested in these things and yet the tips don’t come in too often. I found this one a couple of days… more»

Needs a New Owner: 1979 Ford Fairmont Squire

Ford’s Fox platform: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Well, there’s the Mustang, everyone knows that; there’s the Granada, ok that’s forgettable; the Mercury Cougar, a sentimental favorite because I learned to drive in a… more»

12k-Mile Survivor? 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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