Vehicle Description
If you think the Mustang GTA is special, prepare to meet its big
brother, the 1967 Fairlane GTA. Packing a snarling 390 cubic inch
V8 and an automatic transmission (the "A" part of GTA), as well as
sparkling good looks, this is a rare piece of Ford muscle.
Recently restored, this GTA is a great-looking piece of muscle that
you don't see very often. Vivid code W Clearwater Aqua is
definitely not stealthy but it looks awesome on the Fairlane. With
a more grown-up look than the Mustang, this Fairlane is a great
study in contrasts, with a black rocker stripe to match the vinyl
top, so it looks grown-up, not like a boy racer. Stacked
headlights, the original steel hood, and proper GTA badges all work
together to give this Fairlane a sporty look with a touch of
formality. The paint and bodywork are in excellent shape, of
course, and showing up in this car generates a lot of attention on
the street and at shows. The top is in excellent condition with no
signs of trouble underneath, the bumpers look great, and the rest
of the trim appears to be original and in good order. Other
equipment includes an "egg crate" grille plus Ford's favorite
jet-inspired taillights that were a Fairlane trademark for
years.
The black bucket seat interior was restored not too long ago and
still looks very fresh. Comfortable buckets and the dark-colored
interior is a great choice if you want to take your driving
seriously. Black carpets match the dash pad, and the new door
panels look right and show quite well. The two-spoke steering wheel
isn't quite what you'd expect in a piece of muscle like this, but
it's correct and when performance mattered, the frilly stuff always
got left behind. It's also kind of nice to see the original AM
radio living in the dash, suggesting that this car has always been
a fairly original piece that hasn't been extensively modified by
previous owners. Gauges cover the basics of speed and fuel level,
and aside from some light fading, they're in very good condition,
too. The Fairlane offers a good-sized back seat that real adults
can use. The trunk is also correctly restored with a correct mat
and carries a full-sized spare tire.
The biggest engine on all GTAs, Fairlanes and Mustangs alike, was
an S-code 390 cubic inch V8, which was a great performer in both
platforms. Judging by appearances, the entire powertrain was
restored, which explains the nicely detailed engine bay and big
performance potential. Correct Ford Blue paint, an open-element air
cleaner with reproduction decals, and a big Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor ensure that this GTA runs as well as it did in 1967. A
new dual exhaust system gives it the right engine note that burbles
away happily behind you while you're driving, and, of course, the
requisite C6 3-speed automatic transmission is quick-witted and
ready to have fun. 3.25 gears on a Track-Lok limited slip make for
an entertaining experience on the road, and the chassis is clean
and well-finished, if not detailed for show. Handsome Torque Thrust
wheels were a popular 1960s performance look, and they wear modern
225/50/17 front and 235/55/17 rear performance radials.
So if you've outgrown your Mustang, this Fairlane GTA provides a
more grown-up alternative with plenty of room for friends. Call
today!
