1965 Ford Fairlane 500, Rare Survivor, Original Low Miles,gasser, V8,289,hardtop on 2040-cars

This auction is for a very cool Ford Fairlane 500 survivor. A southern California car since new, this vintage Ford coupe is rust free and wearing its original paint and interior. The body is very straight, no evidence whatsoever of any previous damage and excellent stainless trim. All of the impossible to find trim items are there and look great. A very nice grill, good bumpers and excellent glass complement the original paint.  Originally a V8 car, this Fairlane would be an excellent candidate for a gasser or Thunderbolt tribute. Its already equipped with a vintage pair of American Racing Torq Thrust style wheels and black steel wheels in the rear-just like they did it in the sixties! The underside of this Ford is dry and rust free as is the trunk and all the other usual trouble spots. The interior is also original in very nice condition. The dash and gauges are clear, legible and original. Even the steering wheel is in very nice condition. The headliner, door panels and seatbelts are original and look very nice. The original steel wheels and hubcaps are included with the sale as is a service manual and an extra set of tail lights.

The trunk area is original with its spare, original mat, jack equipment abd cardboard panels. All the trim tags, ID plates ,etc are original and in excellent condition. The paint is original so its obvious to see that this Fairlane has never been damaged or rusty. Under the hood is very clean with original wiring harness, fender liners, firewall, all in good shape. The small block Ford V8 looks great with its vintage Edlebrock valve covers and HiPo air cleaner. I'm unsure as to the originality of the engine, but it sure looks the part.

Many of the items that make restoring one of these vintage Fords difficult are intact and in very good shape on this car. Trim, interior, rust free,undamaged body, original V8, five lug chassis-all ready to take to the next level. This is an ideal Fairlane to restore as original or as a period Hot Rod. What a cool car to take to a vintage cacklefest, drag race or show. Another bonus is that the Fairlane is still displaying its original California black plates and is currently registered in California-of course, due to its age, no smog is ever needed. Clear title.

Any issues?  Not many. The hood as been lightly primered for that super stocker look and the original seat covers are torn in a few places. The carpet is intact, but somewhat worn and discolored. The engine(unknown as to original or not) looks very clean under the valve covers and doesn't make any bad noises. It does ,however seem to smoke a bit and the carb choke is stickey. The Fairlane has been stored for a while so it should be gone through before returing to daily duty. The Ford does run and drive. The transmission shifts OK and the brakes and steering also work OK. In short, its an honest old Fairlane that due to its rarity and originality, deserves to be the object of a resto or restomod. Don't miss this one.

Offered at no reserve. Sold "As Is", of course. Good luck bidding and thanks for looking.