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1963 Ford Fairlane 500 4.7l on 2040-cars

Year:1963 Mileage:27800 Color: Sandshell Beige /
 Tan
Location:

Fresno, California, United States

Fresno, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:U/K
Engine:4.7L 289Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 3R43L158030
Year: 1963
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Fairlane
Trim: 500
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 27,800
Exterior Color: Sandshell Beige
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

1963 Ford Fairlane 500

2-Door Hardtop

V8

California Car, Rust free

 

 

Available for auction is a driver quality 1963 Ford Fairlane 500.  This vehicle presents itself very well, in a mostly original condition, rust free body and undercarriage and a tastefully appointed interior, period correct for this classic.  This vehicle is a pleasure to drive and a great representation of Ford’s final year of sleek body style and fin era of 1963. Runs and drives great, shifts through all gears and the 4-wheel drum brakes stop the car promptly.  This vehicle was a daily driver for many years, until its previous owner parked it.  Always garage kept, which explains the outstanding shape of all the chrome, body and under carriage.  Recently fluids/filters were changed, the fuel tank removed cleaned and serviced and the car is back on the road again.  

 Interior

The interior looks outstanding with no tears in the seats, Gauge cluster is in great shape, as well as all the dash components.  The dash pad is in great shape with one minor tear.  Door panels are in great shape, arm rests show some aging, but still functional.  The headliner is in driver quality form, and has a few separations in the stitching, not hanging down, but could get re-stitched in place from your local upholstery provider.  The original steering wheel was replaced; however the original steering wheel is in the trunk. All windows roll up and down smooth, doors open and close solid. All interior lights are in working order to include: dome light, under dash courtesy lights, gauge cluster lights, headlight indicator on gauge cluster & turn signal indicator.  The radio works well with and in dash cassette player, but also is equipped with a multi- disc CD player in the trunk.

Exterior

All following exterior lights are in working order: Headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals.  The paint appears to be original; the original door tag is present along with the original jacking instructions sticker still intact in the trunk.  All chrome is present and in excellent condition.  The body is laser straight, with minor imperfections of a few paint chips on the nose of the vehicle and infrequently along the length of the car.  Also present are slight paint color variation in 3-4 spots (see video).  The black section of the body line chrome is in need of touch up, but again this vehicle is represented as a driver quality classic, showing extremely well overall.

Motor/Transmission

The original engine this Fairlane came stock from the factory with was a V8 221 cubic inch, which unfortunately is no longer in the vehicle.  However, it was replaced with a strong running/powerful 302 at some point, prior to my ownership.  The 302 is paired with an automatic transmission that does have a small leak (4 drops over night).  It shifts through all gears but may need service from a transmission shop to remedy fluid loss issue.  The engine compartment and motor are ultra detailed, tastefully equipped with chrome valve covers, red painted 2 barrel Ford stock intake manifold, stock 2 barrel carburetor, red painted water pump, and exhaust manifolds to dual mufflers exiting at the rear of the car.   The heater is functional and plumbed accordingly. 

Undercarriage

The undercarriage of this Fairlane is solid. The frame rails/floor pans/torque boxes have never seen a repair and are presented in original condition.

 

Overall this is an outstanding vehicle that shows very well in the current condition.  Offered in driver quality condition, this car would need very little to be a candidate for further restoration bringing it to excellent show stopper appearance, or drive it as is and enjoy the thumbs up as you cruise down the road.   Being sold locally as well, this auction may end at any time.  In person vehicle inspections are welcomed and encouraged as I may have missed minor details.  I have described the condition/quality of the vehicle to the best of my ability. (See Video).  The car is offered in as is condition with no warranty offered or implied.  Buyer is responsible for shipping of the vehicle with a $500.00 non-refundable deposit paid via Pay pal within 24 hours of the close of auction.  Please make contact within the first 24 hours after auction closes.  The remaining balance is to be paid via cash in hand or wire transfer. I reserve the right to relist if no contact is made. Thank you for looking and happy bidding.

 

 

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