Inspection reports available at www.classicpromenade.com . See full
photos, videos and more. 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 Ford started out as a
rare build configuration from the factory, and was then blessed
with many of the upgrades of the highly desirable Cobra Coupe,
seemingly creating a one-of-a-kind Cobra Convertible. A comfortable
and stylish custom saddle colored leather was tastefully chosen to
upgrade the overall look and feel whether the 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 the overall
appearance remains first-rate. 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 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. This Fairlane came from
the factory with a black bench seat interior. In fact, only one
half of one percent of Fairlanes in 1969 were bench seat
convertibles. The entire interior was replaced with correctly
styled high quality leather bucket front seats, rear bench seat,
and matching custom door panels and leather wrapped center console
with two cupholders. The seats have the appearance of the higher
end Fairlane and Torino models of the time. The saddle colored
leather really stands out against the red exterior and the black
top. Other welcome additions to this convertible are the Shelby
GT350 wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel, bright white LED
lights throughout the cabin 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. Putting this much power to the ground could only be
done with the stout Ford nine inch rear end. 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 enhancements.
It is available to be seen in our Phoenix Showroom. For details and
information, please call, email or text Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected].
