Ford Fairlane 500 1964 Rust Free California Time Capsule (original V8) 65 66 on 2040-cars
Vacaville, California, United States
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A close friend asked me to buy this Fairlane from a family at his Church who had recently fallen on hard times and could no longer afford the high cost of storage fees. At first, I was reluctant - but soon discovered that this was a very special special and very clean V-8 Fairlane. After a nice bath, and all new fluids - the rebuilt 260 V-8 fired up and ran excellent.
Since my friend also owns a local body shop - he fixed a minor dent that was in the driver's fender - and almost perfectly matched the paint color. This little car would be perfect for a small family - or for someone just wanting to cruise in a cool nostalgic ride with dependability and simplicity at over 20 miles per gallon with power brakes and power steering. This car drives excellent and has the same small V-8 which first available in the 64 1/2 mustangs (the 260) with the simple 2 speed automatic transmission. All the sheet metal is perfect, the trunk and under-floors are awesome, and there are no flaws in the glass. Just a dented piece of chrome for the driver's fender (which is now setting in the back seat). A true California Time Capsule, this car is rust free. I would keep this car (but already have a matching Galaxie with 427 side oiler), so I would recommend the buyer install a driver's door arm rest, and eventually have the upholstery repaired on both seats. That's it, this car is other-wise ready for cruise-night! I am happy to arrange transport at buyers expense - or can personally deliver up to 100 miles from Vacaville, Ca (95688). Please check my feedback and bid with confidence: I'm happy to answer any questions via email, text, or phone. Logan Rice Vacaville, Ca |
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