Vehicle Description
Nice, straight, clean southern car with beautiful original
interior, one repaint, and a great-running V8. Attractive color
combination, working period A/C, clean and well-maintained
throughout. An affordable and unusual Ford that's still eminently
practical.In 1962, the Fairlane was what you might consider Ford's
'intermediate' car. Not as big as the Galaxie, but larger than the
Falcon. It's a nice spot to be in today, because the proportions
are exactly right. The car has a pure 1960s look that's very
appealing, and it's still easy to manage in today's world without
being massive. It was discovered on a farm in Georgia where
apparently it had been used to simply commute from the house to the
outbuildings and there's some evidence that the 17,376 miles
showing on the odometer could be an accurate reading. It was
repainted a few years ago in the original code E Viking Blue-a
handsome medium metallic blue that looks right on the dashing
Fairlane. There are still a few vestiges of the '50s in the form of
modest tail fins and a lot of chrome brightwork, but the trim
Fairlane wears it well and has a lot of presence. The paint has a
nice shine and those original body panels fit together quite well,
lending credence to the idea that this car has never really been
used hard or neglected. Nice glass, bright lenses, and shiny
stainless trim make it look crisply detailed and aside from some
checking in the Ford emblems, it's all in very good shape. The
spacious interior is upholstered in original fabric and vinyl with
newer carpets to brighten things up. You'll note that the paint job
extended to the door jambs, so it wasn't some cut-rate job, and
there's remarkably little wear for a vehicle approaching its 60th
birthday. The big steering wheel makes the Fairlane easy to manage
on the road and while there aren't a lot of gauges, those this one
does have (speed, fuel level, temperature) are all fully
operational. The radio has been upgraded to an AM/FM/cassette head
unit at some point in the past, and the ancient Allstate A/C unit
under the dash was installed in-period and remains fully functional
today. Matching blue seat belts were added to the front seat for
safety and the headliner is in great shape. The rather large trunk
offers correct plaid mats and a brand new full-sized spare tire
with its own matching cover.In the rather large roster of Ford V8s
available in the 1960s, you rarely see the 221 cubic inch
'Challenger' V8 found in this Fairlane. On paper, its
specifications are modest, but on the road it's energetic and
torquey and makes the lightweight Fairlane feel quick around town.
This one has been maintained but we don't believe it has ever been
apart, and it runs great-easy starts, a nice idle, and a great V8
purr from the twin tailpipes out back. It's finished in traditional
Ford Blue with a heavy-duty air cleaner up top, with the giant A/C
compressor visible front-and-center. It's still running its
original generator, and there's a sizeable radiator up front to
keep things cool. It's backed by a Ford-O-Matic automatic
transmission and 3.25 gears in back make for a nice blend of peppy
performance and easy cruising. You'll note the floors and rockers
are extremely clean and solid with nothing to hide, the torque
boxes are excellent, and there's just no evidence this car ever
spent time in the snow and salt. There's also a newer dual exhaust
system that sounds great and 195/75/14 whitewall radials on styled
steel wheels.We like this clean Ford for all the right reasons-it's
entertaining to drive, it looks great, it can take the whole family
to shows and tours, and it doesn't cost much to start having fun.
If you've been looking for a practical way to enjoy the hobby with
a car that doesn't cost much to buy or maintain, take a closer look
at this Fairlane then give us a call!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
