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Ford Fairlane 260 V8 1963

General description : VERY COOL PAINT W/ GHOST FLAMES, GREAT RUNNING 260 V8, 4 SPEED, PWR STEER, NICE!

With a smooth and torquey 260 under the hood, a 4-speed manual gearbox for fun, and a high-impact paint job, this 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 is an affordable way to get some Blue Oval power in your garage. The look screams performance and if you're a fan of Ford's mid-sized Fairlane, this is a great way to hang out at all the big car events without spending a ton of cash.
If you like the look of the purple paint, you'll be pleased with the workmanship that created it. Finish quality is pretty darned good, with smooth sheetmetal, good gaps, and decent surface prep before the paint went on. The Fairlane looks sleek with its sloping rear window, and there's a hint of 1950s cool with the small tail fins out back. You also get a taste of the Thunderbolt with a faux hood scoop up front and Ford's jet-inspired taillights are still the coolest of the era. You'll also find a few ghost flames around the body, all rendered in cool Mystic chromatic paint that changes color as you move around the car, a very neat touch that you don't see all that often. Most of the chrome and trim is original, yet it's in good shape, with only the front bumper needing a bit of elbow grease to polish it up. They also added hood pins, unique headlight covers that simulate the "cat's eye" lenses of the '30s, and a blacked-out grille that makes it look aggressive. This car definitely has a great look.
It's a little less radical inside, wearing black vinyl on a pair of bucket seats that are very nicely upholstered. There's also a full-sized rear seat for passengers, reminding us that Ford's mid-sized cars were big, comfortable cruisers as much as street brawlers. A center console houses a Hurst shifter for the 4-speed manual transmission and the original round gauges are big, bold, and clear. A modern steering wheel adds to the performance feel, but the rest is pure 1963 cool, including the chrome details surrounding the instrument panel, the sliding heater controls, and the nicely finished door panels. A Kenwood AM/FM/cassette stereo lives in the original AM radio's spot, feeding speakers stacked on top of the console. Embroidered floor mats protect the carpets and the trunk is fitted with correct mats, a full-sized spare, and a complete jack assembly.
Ford's 260 cubic inch V8 was a strong performer, even in the Fairlane, and this one has obviously had a lot of attention lavished upon it. The bright red engine is what Fords were wearing in the early '60s, but the blue Moroso valve covers and air cleaner give it a more traditional look, especially with the reproduction decal on the air cleaner lid. There's an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor underneath, plus a Weiand aluminum intake manifold, but that appears to be the extent of the modifications. A chrome alternator adds a bit of sparkle and it's nice to see power steering here, something you don't find on Fords of this vintage very often. The dual exhaust system uses glasspack-style mufflers for a great rumble that never gets annoying, and there's an oversized front sway bar to tighten up the handling. Air shocks on the 8-inch rear end allow you to fine-tune the ride height just the way you want it and Torque Thrust wheels and fat 205/60/15 BFG radials are an excellent choice.
An unusual heavy cruiser with decent firepower and an awesome interior. How can you go wrong with this cool Ford? Call now!

Features : Build Receipts , AM/FM Radio, Cassette Player, Defrost, Heat, Vinyl Interior, Seatbelts-Front, Power Steering

http://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/2133-dfw/1963-ford-fairlane-500

1963 Ford Fairlane 260 V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fort Worth by Streetside Classics for $18995.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Fairlane Model Version : 260 V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1963 Sub type : Coupé Location : Dallas/Fort Worth

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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.

Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.

During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.

In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.

In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.

Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com