352/auto iirc. omOptions:Description:1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe. 514 Ford Stroker Motor, TopLoader 4Speed,The Best of Everything. Actually though, for a beginning driver this combination wasnt so bad, it was hard to get going fast enough to get in over your head. Id like to join this tour with my husband tomorrow morning! Sign in now to prevent your Saved Listings from expiring. It does seem kind of amazing to think of the advances in reliability and durability though. I like the side saddle air cleaner. This 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA for sale has a 390 C.I. WeBe Autos Spe, Blue exterior Blue interior Current owner reports 289ci V8 Automatic Transmission Current owner reports under 31k original miles, 1964 FORD FAIRLANE 500 - 4 DOOR SEDANVERY NICE ORIGINAL BODY AND PAINTBLACK EXTERIORORIGINAL RED INTERIORINLINE 6 CYLINDER ENGINE3 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMANUAL BRAKESMANUAL STEERINGCLEAN FLOORS AN. 1961 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan Performance Rebuilt 428 Cobra Jet V-8 with Dual Quad Setup Built Ford. Find your dream car today. 1961 Ford Fairlane 500. Suggest Listing It was lovely to meet the owner too, Doctor Luzzi, a charming man who is deservedly so very proud of his wines, and very happy to share his beautiful home with you. " Photo: Year : Make/Model : Price : Distance : 1966 Ford Fairlane GT. 1961 Ford Fairlane Introduced in 1961 was the optional 390 V-8 engine 1961 Ford Fairlane Redesigned again for 1961 the Ford Fairlane models were again the base trim level and were made slightly shorter and lighter, and tastefully designed with a concave grille, reshaped hood, more rounded body sides, large, round taillamps. I acquired a much better car as a high school graduation present (stay tuned for the second installment). Pretty plain. My favorite Ford quirk was the vacuum operated windshield wipers; Im sure this saved Ford a few cents per car but it was a real annoyance. Not sure if its the influence of foreign competition, or just advancements in materials and technology. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. A few weeks before this I had wrecked my fathers 1960 Ford; this car had a recently rebuilt 223 and a good Fordomatic and these could easily be swapped into the 1961. 42,468 Total. Among others, I had a 52 Chevy business coupe that would flood from sticking carb floats. Two 4-Barrel Carbs. For years my doctor uncle drove a 62 Belair with Powerglide the only option. Thus began my saga. Edelbrock carb and intake installed 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 This was the only year for this body style complete except engine. 15 results per page. I purchased the car 2 1/2 years ago out of California. This 1961 Fairlane (maybe a 500) could have been a grocery getter when new, but it's set up for speed now with twin carburetors and more under the hood. The Psycho Tuscan red and the SpazioLibero rosata were so good I had to have a case of each. 61-75 Dealership Showcased CC-1591833 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 This 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 is brought to you by Gashole Garage in Lake Havasu City, AZ A two-owner . When Grandpa bought himself a 67 Fairlane 500 as a pre-retirement present, my dad (his son in law) got the 61. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. 7,948 below average coupe. Not my 1st car, that was a 1963 MERCURY Meteor 4 door. Then the owner Doctor Luzzi joined us for a tasting of their amazing wines. Would it come with doors? The interior was pretty ratty as well; you have to remember that the car pictured above is not the one I had, those pictures were sourced from the Internet. 135,000 total miles. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home, 1961 Ford Ranchero Set up for racing - 383 Stroker motor. Camry and Accord would love those numbers today. I am guessing that your replacement automatic was the 2 speed Ford-O-Matic? Never raced. The starter was more problematic; for one thing it was late December when it failed and the only place I had to work on the car was the unheated garage behind the family home. Never raced. Things hadnt necessarily gotten a lot better by the malaise eramy Dad had a 79 Fairmont that was on its way out by 88 when he traded it on a newer used car. Hard to believe there was even a plainer version, the non-500 Fairlane. About. Still, it got her around and it was always cool to see someone driving something a little different. The light blue is quite complimentary of the cars lines, and makes it one of the better looking of these I have seen. I kept hoping that the 61 was going to be my first ride, but in 8th grade, the rear axle went and Dad got rid of it. $70,000. Come again to see us! Vacuum wipers with the rubber pump button on the floor for the windshield washers. All numbers match. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. Would I have liked my first car to have been a new Mustang or a new Camaro, sure, but it wasnt and I managed to deal with the disappointment. The car has, 1961 Ford Galaxie manual trans V8 390 Runs, shifts, brakes as it should no problem whats so ever. However, at wide open throttle, which was how I tended to drive then, there is little or no vacuum available and the wipers would sometimes come to a dead stop. I have always liked the 60-61 Fords, but found the roofs on these basic sedans to be on the awkward side. Looking for a really cool classic investment. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. You wont be disappointed. It was wonderful to meet you! He also painted the car in a light blue color, similar to the car pictured above,with paint that he had left over from another job; this was great as the original paint job had started to oxidize to the point where it could be rubbed off with minimal effort. 1961 ford fairlane 500 4dr sedan, ncie clean orig car, great orig int, v8, 3 speed, ncie chrome, stainless runs. Black 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible. Hello :) Im Sungheon. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. The auto makers probably had heart attacks when the feds forced them kicking Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. 289 engine and 4 speed manual, no power brakes and no power steering but has add on AC. 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 GTA Two Door Hardtop with a 390 V-8 Engine DGC9770. It was a work in progress. This is the problem with the base model cars The first skinflint owner is not going to Updated to a rebuilt 302 with GR Auto Gallery of Indianapolis is pleased to present this stunning 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible for your consideration. American Motors cars featured vacuum-powered windshield wipers as standard equipment until the 1972 model year! The original 352 2v had been replaced with a 390 4v. 99% of travelers recommend this experience. We opted to do the wine, olive oil, and cheese tasting coupled with a tour of the house. For the curious (12/31/16), bits from the PM survey of August 1961; obviously, not a long-term thing. . It had a V8 and 3 on the tree with overdrive transmission. I too have a 1962 Fairlane 500 with a 61 trim I have been investigating. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. The interior, which seems to be original, is blue carpet, blue/grey seats which are half vinyl and half cloth. I swapped out the generator for an alternator. The reason why I tended to treat the gas pedal as an on/off switch. Over seven generations and a transition in the early-Sixties from a full-size car to a mid-size offering, it was in available. Would recommend a visit here as a lovely couple of hours in a beautiful setting. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. Several government offices in Longmont and Colorado state maintain Property Records, which are a valuable tool for understanding the history of a property, finding property owner information, and evaluating a property as a buyer or seller. The real problem with changing the starter was getting the old one loose. The broom was another tool to do the job right the first time. All new. Grandpa was a penny pincher and didnt buy anything special. My father kept everything in top condition and spotlessly clean. 97% of travelers recommend this experience. The Custom 300 was the base Ford for 1958 and 1959, then dropped from the line-up for 1960. Vendeur professionnel GOOD TIMERS situ Lyon, (69) Rhone I ended up selling it on eBay a few years later. Use Classics on Autotrader' intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Tripadvisor checks reviews for fraud. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. While it might be interesting to drive a 1961 Ford for a few minutes just to see if the reality matches up with my memories of nearly 50 years ago; what I dont want to do is spend my money for the privilege. Maybe thats why the key is on the left. It was pretty much at the end of its useful life, even with the relatively fresh 223. You will receive new listings daily that match your search from AutaBuy.com. -Nate. The base, no frills Fairlanes, Biscaynes and Plazas of the world were quite common and sold in decent numbers. Mr. Keach is good people and, while I dont remember how much he charged us for doing this, Im sure it wasnt very much. Grazie Mille, Saverio! Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. We do have a showro, This is a Beautiful Bullet Bird that looks outstanding, runs great & is ready to immediately drive and enjoy! Its funny that Ford offered two different 2 door sedans that year. A good friend of mine bought this same 61 Ford 2 door with a 6 and automatic around 1968. If your interests include good wine, olive oil, and experiencing Italian hospitality with an amazing history please visit Villa La Ripa. (click on the authors name at the top to see the rest of his COAL series). Sorry to disagree but there were Customs in 1961.not many were sold, only 303 4 door sedans and 49 2 door sedans. A Longmont Property Records Search locates real estate documents related to property in Longmont, Colorado. This is my 3rd trip to this winery and I am also a member of his wine club. This is described as "grey scallop fabric and vinyl". In the US, 1975 had only LTDs listed. Just like you I had bendix starter issues that were a real pain to fix. The setting is gorgeous. Theyd usually be pretty beat by then unless you found a little-old-lady car that spent most of its life in a garage. We called it Lurch. And by then I was becoming a teen, and full-size Fords had lost any appeal when there were Porsches, Camaros and Volvo142s to admire. Search Tools Set an Alert? Good car for a young driver not really powerful enough to get you into trouble but sounded good with some aftermarket Thrushes. Probably some of each. ), The thing about old cars is that until not long ago every little thing that would make the Learn how your comment data is processed. more. Now has a Ford 302/2v engine with automatic transmission. * Add your zip code to see more listings in your area. Date Sep 22 Oct 22 Nov 22 Dec 22 Jan 23 Feb 23 Price (US $) $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 1963 Ford Fairlane 1962 Ford Fairlane 1961 Ford Fairlane 1960 Ford Fairlane Index Price. . (Interesting that they mention the wide sills that Jason Shafer talked about with his 63 Galaxie. you can taste their wines locally during their annual visit to the USA. 2016, 2017 and 2018. 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