For Sale: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1970 Ford Fairlane 500 4 Door Sedan

"During the 1962-1970 production years, the Ford Fairlane showcased a variety of high performance engine options, catering to enthusiasts who craved elevated power and speed. These engines turned the Fairlane from a run of the mill car into a force to be reckoned with on both the street and the track." Aldanamerican.com

For consignment, a 1970 Ford Fairlane 500 4 door sedan showing 19,807 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a title exemption. The sales brochure touted, "Fairlane 500 is Ford's traditional intermediate size value car. It's styled and built like the Torino, which makes it more attractive than ever."

Exterior
Looking wonderfully original, the single stage Medium Gold Metallic paint is a sign of the times and as we enter the 70's, the ornamental trim is toned down, here with just two short spears on the front fender flanking the side body molding. Its face is conservative too with a grated grille taking in quad headlights underscored by a simple chrome bumper. The front fenders drop a character line into the front doors but otherwise this is a slab sided car and horizontal surfaces are mostly flat. A sloping rear window sheds air to the long decklid, followed by a handsome rear fascia that includes sectioned, horizontal tail lights and a hugging chrome fender. 14-inch wheels have standard wheel covers and are wrapped in 215/75R14's. Imperfections include dimpling in the paint, cracking, stains, chips, rust where the window frame meets the door, paint and body issue on a door edge, filler and repaint near a wheel opening, discoloration, and some paints run up front.

Interior
Padded black vinyl door panels adorn this commuter and present in excellent condition, each with their own window crank. The front bench combines smooth vinyl and printed cloth inserts, all in black, a pattern repeated in back and both benches are clean. Up front, the car's sole mission of getting families from point A to point B without fanfare is spelled out in a horizontal instrument cluster, all in black and all in time capsule like condition. Even the dash pad shows no blemishes or cracks and the black and white floor mat below is matched in condition by the stitched headliner above complete with shoulder belts and sun visors. The clean trunk is a clinic in originality with rust free surfaces, a spare tire, jack and a plaid vinyl mat ubiquitous for the time.

Drivetrain
The engine bay is an impressive place too, here housing a 302ci V8 that boasts 220 horsepower fueled via a 2-barrel carburetor. It's mated to a C4 3-speed automatic transmission routing power to the Ford 8" in back with 3.00 gears. The car has power steering and air conditioning on board.

Undercarriage
There's surface rust in the typical places but the underside appears solid and dry. We note one area of corrosion on the driver's inner trunk drop off. Drum brakes are employed front and rear and single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler before exiting in back. Suspension consists of coil springs in front and leaf springs in back.

Drive-Ability
We fully expect to hear "Raindrops keep falling on my head" over the AM/FM/Cassette radio but for now, we're listening to the engine and exhaust which raise no red flags. The car has good power and tracks straight and its simple interior design is pleasing and a long way from 2026. All functions on this well preserved Fairlane 500 operate just as they should save for the wipers sticking from time to time, and it's time to bring it indoors where it's likely lived most of its 55 years. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

More than 100,000 Fairlanes were produced in 1970 and would you believe this is the first we've represented at Classic Auto Mall? No one thought about preserving these cars; they were meant to be driven for as long as possible, then traded in for the next family Ford. Our example might represent one of the finest original versions in the country and well worth your consideration. Come see it in person!

0H28F164116

0-1970
H-Lorain, OH Assy Plant
28-Fairlane 500 4 Door Sedan
F-302ci 2bbl V8
164116-Sequential Unit Number

DOOR STICKER

BODY 54B-Fairlane 500 4 Door Sedan
COL S-Medium Gold Metallic
TRIM 3A-Black Cloth & Vinyl Bench
AXLE 6-Ford 8" 3.00 Conventional
TRANS W-C4 Automatic
DSO 17-Washington

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

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