1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2 Door Sedan 289 Hi-po Beautiful Car on 2040-cars

Year:1965 Mileage:15534 Color: White /
Red

Location:

United States

1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2 Door Sedan 289 HI-PO Beautiful Car, image 1

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Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:289 V-8
For Sale By:Dealer
Transmission:Automatic

Condition:
Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 5K41C143678
Year: 1965
Make: Ford
Model: Fairlane
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 15,534
Trim: 2 Door Sedan
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Red
Drive Type: Rear
Number of Cylinders: 8

We just acquired this outstanding car from a long term owner who cared for this car very well all thru his ownership. A total rock solid, never rusted example of the seldom seen Fairlane 500 in the sedan body style. Well documented having been sold new at Valley Ford Sales in Florissant Missouri. The car went to Alabama early in its life and was never exposed to any winter weather evidenced by its outstanding rust-free condition. This '65 Fairlane retains its complete original matching number drivetrain from the 289 V-8 to the Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission and Ford 9" rear-end. The previous owner sought out the correct parts to upgrade the original 'C' Code 289 to the factory HI-PO offering of 1965. Good effort and money was spent to secure correct componentry and the work produced a very strong performing powertrain that is reliable and fun to drive. All of the mechanicals have been refreshed over the years and this car runs and drives absolutely perfect and has no needed drivability issues whatsoever. The car is simply fast, reliable, safe and just fun to drive.

The body integrity of this car is excellent with good panel fit, no visible previous collision or rust repair and a very good overall repaint in the original color of Wimbeldon White. Front and rear bumpers have been re-chromed and all stainless and anodized bright trim is very nice. All window glass nearly perfect. The trunk compartment is mint, refinished in the correct Ford Spatter paint. Spare tire, jack and tools are in place.

The interior of the Fairlane is near mint, a combination of excellent original pieces and some redone. The steering wheel was sent out for restoration is flawless. The rare no-radio dash bezel is properly in place. Gauges, switches and clamps all operate correctly as does the heater and defroster.

You will see in our photos that the engine compartment is done to a high level of detail. The underside of this car is excellent with original untampered with floor and trunk pan. A complete correct new dual exhaust system was fitted at the time of the engine upgrade. A previous owner fitted power steering which make this car much more pleasurable to drive.

All 5 wheels are correct to the car and the proper replacement size radial tires are like new. The car comes with both the small dog dish hubcaps as pictured and a second set of correct mint full wheel covers if that is your preference.

Great documentation is included with the car including the Ford Motor Company paperwork confirming the cars build dates, options, equipment and colors. All of this matches the original DSO Tag in the left door jamb. Also included is the original owners embossed Ident-A-Card, the original owners manual, the HI-PO supplement manual, 1965 Ford Full Line and Fairlane showroom brochures, a 1965 Ford Performance Equipment brochure and much more. Its all there.

A 1965 Fairlane in this unmolested condition is seldom seen and building this car today would be very cost prohibitive. We have shown many good pictures of this to give you a good idea of how nice it really is but feel free to come and inspect it if you choose. You will not be disappointed, it is one little honey of a car.

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