Vehicle Description
1967 Ford Fairlane GTA
The Ford Fairlane is a unibody. The difference is in trim. XL500
being the "fanciest", GT, (aka GTA w/auto), is the sporty trimmed
model with twin bulged hood and GT stripes along the lower body.
The XL has stainless moldings around the lower mid-section of the
car. The Fairlane name comes from Henry Ford's Estate in Detroit
named Fair Lane.
For consignment, an original Fairlane GT-A "C" code car. In layman
terms we are talking, (C Code) a 289ci V8 2bbl, GT, (sportier
trimmings and moldings), and A for an automatic transmission.
However, the days of being a mundane and pedestrian GT are long
gone for this 10 year old rotisserie restored and modified runner
as a built 427ci side oiler V8 now resides between the Crystal
Inferno inner fenders. So grab your picnic basket, blanket and head
to your nearest lea to frolic in the butterfly grasses. Oh, and
you'll get there in a real hurry if you need to!
Exterior
A 2 door hardtop version, all bathed in deep end of the pool
Crystal Red Inferno Metallic paint, which presents as all rust
free, straight steel with well minded gaps that show the countless
hours involved in achieving perfect alignment and straightness
makes you the belle of the ball when you arrive in this skate.
Stacked front headlights flank a horizontal large egg crate shaped
grille, and a shiny bumper resides below. Just above is a Crites
fiberglass 427 ram air hood that is near flawless and retained by
chrome tethered hood pins. A tan stripe for some racing accenting
is seen just above the rockers on either side. The back of the car
features vertical rectangular tail lights, and a squared off roll
pan with a shiny bumper below. All badging is pristine, as are
window trimmings and glass. 17 and 18-inch mirror-finish chrome
multi spoke wheels are on all 4 corners and are wrapped in
225/47ZR17's in front and slightly larger 275/50ZR18's on back.
Interior
Attention to detail and all buttoned up are two terms that come to
mind when swinging the doors open. Low back buckets which use
vented vinyl for tuck and roll inserts for the seats and lower
backs, and some shiny smooth black vinyl for the bolsters and upper
backs all in parchment. A chromed trimmed bar creates a tub for the
seats. In the center, a factory console races from the back to the
dash, and houses the custom Hurst shifter. This is within a mirror
polished aluminum curved tray which creates the console. In front
is an original dash, with an AutoMeter aftermarket white face
tachometer bolted to the column. A wood rimmed 3 spoke billet
steering wheel fronts this dash, and below a foursome of
aftermarket gauges hangs above clean pristine saddle tan carpeting.
On the back is a bench in the same styling as the buckets, and
above is a parchment headliner in vinyl which is nice and
tight.
Drivetrain
A C code in the VIN denotes a 289ci V8 and this information is
backed up by the Marti Report, which is included with the car.
However, during the redux the small block was ditched in favor of a
circa 1967 427ci side oiler V8 which has been fitted with the best
of everything including 10.5:1 compression pistons, forged rods and
a Howards hydraulic roller camshaft to make a consignor stated
approximate 490hp. On top is a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and
Edelbrock intake manifold. Some black ribbed bolt ons are seen
within this very clean, supple hose, shiny, chromed accented engine
and the mill is supported in the bay by trick front motor mounts. A
March serpentine system keeps the accessories turning and a
Wizard's cooling system with twin Spac cooling fans keeps things at
the perfect temperature. On the back is a fully built Art Carr C6
3-speed automatic with a 2800rpm stall converter. Way back is a
Ford 9-inch rear axle with Motive 3.50 gears, a Tru-Trac Posi unit
and bulletproof axles. Exhaling is accomplished through Hooker
headers, and a 3" Flowmaster exhaust.
Undercarriage
Well restored with no rust, and just nice black surfaces of
straight rust-free steel. In front is a custom RSS power rack and
pinion steering kit and RSS independent strut suspension. A 4 link
with coil overs is reserved for the back, and RSS disc brakes are
upfront and Wilwood disc brakes for the rear. This is a good thing
as these heavy cars were noted for their poor braking with the all
manual drums which proved to be not enough for the horsepower
produced. We note a custom fuel tank with an electric Weldon fuel
pump and also that the unibody has been tied together with subframe
connectors. One could call the undercarriage showroom quality with
improvements, all well done and looking good!
Drive-Ability
This car was an immediate hit with my crack decoder so he drove and
I sat in the passenger's seat. It is good it's an automatic,
because despite his wealth of automotive knowledge, he has
questionable motor skills with his legs, and tends to stall the
clutched cars...just sayin'! Anyway I digress to the test track
where it performed swimmingly with only the clock and horn not
showing up for work, not unlike our former Photographer...
A great restoration, well done and attentive to detail. A 427ci V8,
automatic transmission, and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor. A perfect
interior, keeping the original look, and pristine undercarriage,
and sportier than standard exterior. A must see for the Fairlane
aficionado as it is truly one of the nicer examples of said car in
our sacred halls of the Classic Auto Mall.
7A42C207990
7-1967
A-Atlanta, GA Assy Plant
42-Fairlane GT Hardtop
C-289ci V8 2bbl
207990-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 63D-Fairlane GT 2 Door Hardtop
COLOR Y-Dark Moss Green
TRIM 8G-Ivy Gold Vinyl Buckets
DATE 27D-April 27th Build Date
DSO 25-Richmond, VA
AX 0-2.79 Conventional
TRANS W-C4 Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.