It's decided.. find me a Fairlane :) -- PHR project car
 

Talked it over with the big bosses and a Fairlane sounds like a cool project. Bigger than a Mustang and smaller than a Galaxy. Though of Comets, Cougars, Maverics and Falcons but they are all pretty much Mustangs of a different shape.

Besides, I've always wanted to do a "bigger" car :)

So keep you eyes open for clean '67 Fairlanes ('66 is my second choice). The budget is between $6k and $11k for the starter car. I could find one on the cheap but this isn't Car Craft and I don't want to jerk around with a basket case.

Something like this would be at the low end of condition I would want:
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...8/84439968.htm

Perferably something like this:
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...8/85923318.htm

What are the major differences between the two years?

Thoughts on this one?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/car/220705097.html

It's all original with a 289.. was a 500 just a trim package? Origianl paint and all that with only 40k miles on it. Seems a bit on the expensive side but I'm not up on Fairlane pricing. Told it runs great but the original paint is starting to wear through (surface rust). No evidence of accidents or repair.

Thoughts?

A mint "grandma" car would be perfect.. I'm thinking a NASCAR theme to it..

67 Fairlane sounds like a cool project. I always liked the big block Fairlanes. A while back a guy I know bought a mint Grandpa Fairlane cheap mint still with orig paint and all.

This one is a little more than you wanted to spend but may be worth a look.

It probably is rougher than you want but call Neil at 435-770-3337 He had one at his place, But it needs interior paint engine Im sure, But I think it was complete and rust free, probably 2-2500 from him. I did not look at it that close I was buying a 72 ss 402 chevelle and was looking at it closer at the time. He has a ton of crap from a Low mile 69 daytona Real 70 hemi cuda ls-6 cars and much more and one great guy to deal with.

Ford Fairlane

http://www.personsoftaste.com/images/movie631.jpg

Good Luck in youir search Steve..
I look forward to following your new project :yes:
Scott

Bad movie.. wrong year.. you're killing me.. :lol:

Sounds like a great project!

Ford Fairlane is one of my favorite cars. Might be because my first car was a 1966 Fairlane, given to me by grandmother in the early 80's. Man, I sure wish I had that car now.

Looking forward to following along with this project!

- Dan

I could not resist. :D

'64 Fairlanes are cool and right there in your price range. i found a very staright clean 6cyl with perfect trim was on ebay not too long ago for a $6500 buy it now price. I am not a Ford fan, but was temped to get it because those little cars slammed with newer drivetrain and 20's look awsome !