Vintage Classic Ford Fairlane From The Muscle Car Era A True 58 Year Surviver on 2040-cars
Independence, Missouri, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:272 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Fairlane
Trim: Base
Power Options: Power Seats
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 41,594
Sub Model: Club Sedan
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Blue / White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Blue
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan 2 door. 272 V8 4 barrel carburetor, 2 speed automatic transmission, factory dual exhaust, power steering, power seat, day / night rear view mirror, and deluxe antenna. This car is 58 years old and in very good condition for it's age but needs and deserves a quality ground up restoration. The reason this car is in such good condition is that it was purchased new and owned by a Ford dealership mechanic for all but 7 years of it's life, and during 5 of those years he still maintained it when brought in for service. This Fairlane for the most part has sat in storage since the mid 60's. It was sold new and remained within 30 miles of the same north eastern small Kansas town it's entire life. The body is amazingly straight, and from a magnet check appears to only have minimal bondo above both rear wheel arches. The car has had a repaint and lets just say that it is less than quality, from 20' away the car looks good but up close there are a few runs some checking, some thin spots and some bare metal. There is through rust in both rockers, and there is some bubbling and minimal through rust low in both quarters. The exterior trim although not perfect is in very nice condition. The bumpers are straight, but do need to be re-plated. All of the glass is intact, but the windshield is cracked, and the drivers door glass is cracked, the rest of the glass is nice. The interior is actually the worst part of the car, it is all there and intact but, 58 years old and needs to be replaced from the headliner to the carpet. The dash is very nice with everything is in it's place as it should be. A set of 3 Stewart Warner gauges, an AM/FM radio and a speaker have been added below the dash. The floors are brown and crusty looking on the belly and from what you can see under the carpet, but appear to still be solid with no soft spots. The trunk floor is solid. The car is still wearing it's original 15" wheels and original full wheel covers which are in decent shape, but the tires are a mismatched set of bias ply, radial, and snow tires, but they do all hold air. The odometer reads 41,594, but I have no documentation to verify if it is actual or not. The last time this Fairlane was started and moved under it's own power was about 5 years ago, but has not been on the road since the 60's. The engine will still turn over and is not seized up, the engine appears to be original with it's oil bath air cleaner, original 4 barrel carburetor, and did you notice the plastic windshield washer bag, how many of those have you seen lately?. If you like these old Fairlanes and are looking for one to restore, I would think this one would be a good candidate, with a great base to build on, it is complete, will not have you chasing down a lot parts and has not been molested or abused as many were. A good Missouri title will be furnished with the car. I have tried to describe this car to the best of my ability but have probably missed something that you need to know if so just ask. If you would like to inspect this car is person prior to the end of the auction again just ask and arrangements will be made. The car is currently not running or road worthy and will need to be hauled to it's new home and the winning bidder will be responsible for all transportation costs if required. Thanks for looking, if you are interested good luck in the bidding and have a great day.
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