1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible on 2040-cars
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:302-V8
Fuel Type:gas
For Sale By:owner
Body Type:Convertible
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Fairlane
Warranty: none
Trim: 500
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Mileage: 57,567
Sub Model: 500
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: geen
Interior Color: White
1968 Ford Fairlane convertibles - this auction is for two (2) cars !
1st car
- V8-302 automatic, EXCELLENT RUNNING engine, no smoke, no knocks, green exterior, white interior, black top, very good chrome bumpers, good front grille, headlights and tail lights ! needs new floor pans, vinyl top and upholstery kits !
2nd car- parts car, or complete it, if you like, no engine, no transmission, (standard on the floor) no hood, grille, and left front fender, has gold exterior, and black interior, bucket seats, good windshield chrome trim, front and rear bumpers, and tail lights ! will need a lot of parts, has better floor pans !
Also have a white/blue 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible, straight body, 390-V8, not running, will list this car later !
If you are interested in all 3 cars, will do a special pricing for you !!!
do not have the time to finish these cars, as I already have to many projects on the go !!!
vehicles located in Vernon, British Columbia, buyers will be responsible for transport, will assist US buyers with shipping across the border if necesarry,
payment only by money order.
you are welcome to come and see the cars for yourself !
cars are advertized locally, reserve to cancel at any time !
Ford Fairlane for Sale
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