1981 Ford Fairmont Futurasport Coupe on 2040-cars
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:5.0 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Fairmont
Trim: Futura
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: rear wheel
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Mileage: 80,000
Sub Model: coupe
Exterior Color: White
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Burgundy
This 81 has a 5.0 V8 out of a 95 Mustang GT. It has however been changed to a carbinstead of fuel injection. The motor has around 80,000 miles on it and before it was installed all of the gaskets were changed. It does not leak or smoke that I can see. It has an Edelbrock intake with a Holley 4 bbl carb. BBK ceramic headers attached to a Streetflow Dual exhaust. It has a rebuilt C4 trans with a shift kit rebuilt in 2012. The rear end is a 7.5" with 3:08 gears non posi. It has been lowered in all 4 corners with 2in Ibach lowering springs and all new shocks. It also has all new front bearings, rear axel seals, And complete brakes. Rotors, drums, shoes, pads. in addition to new alignment, front and rear sway bar, power steering, ignition system, rack and pinion, and u joints. I am probably forgetting something but I have a sheet with what has been done, how much and some dates. Also a folder full of receipts.
The body is in great shape. It does have some hail damage and a dent in the passenger fender among other bumps and scratches. It has a factory sunroof that is removable. I also have the storage case for the sunroof. The windows are tinted. The back part of the roof was a vinyl top but we pulled it off cause it was sun cracked and sanded and painted. The spoiler is from an 89-90 Firebird and painted the same as the roof. The wheels are from a mustang and have BFG tires on them.
The interior is in good shape. The dash has some cracks and a hole in the middle from someone putting a speaker in it. I have a black dash mat over it. The drivers seat has some wear and cracks in the bottom corner where you get in and out. Other than that the seats are in great shape. The carpet is in great shape as well. The headliner is missing the material. The cardboard that is glues too is there and in good shape.
The car runs and drives smooth and is quick. The title is clean and clear.
The buyer is responsible for shipping. If you want to use Diamond Express for shipping they are here in the Springs and I can take the car to their lot to save a little on the costs. A $500 non refundable deposit is due within 3 days of auctions end and full payment within 7 days after via certified funds or wire transfer. I do not have a Paypal account so deposit will have to be via mail or wire transfer. This is being sold AS IS NO WARRANTIES. Thanks and good luck.
On Oct-12-13 at 17:42:15 PDT, seller added the following information:
There is no emissions equipment on this car. Therefor it will not pass emissions depending on what your cities requirements are. There are no emissions here in Colorado Springs which makes this car legal.
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