This is a fun and sporty, rust-free 1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Cobra
Convertible Custom that is ready for local and regional car show
participation. This Fairlane started out as one of about 2,000
Fairlane 500 Convertibles with a bench seat. This convertible has
been blessed with many of the upgrades of the highly desirable
Cobra Coupe, seemingly creating a one-of-a-kind Cobra Convertible.
The Cobra callouts, the hood pins and hood scoop, heavy duty
suspension, bucket seats, air conditioning, toploader four speed
transmission, 9 inch rear end and of course the venerable 428 cubic
inch Cobra Jet engine were all perfectly transplanted into this
Fairlane. A comfortable and stylish custom dark tan leather was
tastefully chosen to upgrade the overall look and feel whether the
like new black convertible top is up or down. A professional
quality respray of the brilliant Candy Apple Red paint (Color Code
T) shows very well with a deep luster. The brightwork and trim also
appear to be part of a top-quality restoration, with plenty of
shine and few imperfections. The A-pillars show fine scratches but
this doesnt degrade from the overall appearance of this
convertible. As with the Cobras that this Fairlane was built to
mimic, hood pins and hood scoop were added, along with 428, and
Cobra callouts. The Magnum 500 wheels look great with the
quintessential BF Goodrich white letter radial tires. The like new
convertible top is a deep black classic top from The Electron Top
Manufacturing Company. The power top mechanism works flawlessly.
The interior is more comfortable and more luxurious than when it
left the factory back in 1969. Gone is the original black bench
seat interior. The entire interior was replaced with custom high
quality leather bucket front seats, rear bench seat, matching
custom door panels and leather wrapped center console with two
cupholders. This interior kit appears to have been recently
installed, as the seats have no creases and have plenty of cushion.
The dark tan leather really stands out against the red exterior and
the black top. Other welcome additions to this convertible are
bright white LED lights throughout and sound dampening material to
keep the drone from the exhaust out of the cabin. Mechanically,
this Fairlane has received quite the Cobra treatment. Opening the
hood you will see the unmistakable Cobra air cleaner, sitting on
top of a Holley carburetor and Edelbrock intake manifold. The
vaunted 428 Cobra Jet engine looks right at home in the engine bay
with a superbly detailed presentation. Turning the key and hearing
the motor come to life is smile inducing for any muscle car
enthusiast. Rowing through the four speed toploader transmission is
predictable and a pleasure. Gas-a-just shocks and heavy duty
springs look and feel newer and help this car corner and float down
the road comfortably. This 500 has also been outfitted with air
conditioning, but our inspection shows that it is not currently
functioning. This Fairlane has the look and feel of a classic
muscle car convertible with some welcome advancements. It is
available to be seen in our Phoenix Showroom. For more information,
please email, text or call Dan Shaffer at 1.716.704.0291 or
[email protected] .
