Make:
Ford
Model:
Fairlane
Country:
USA
Region:
IL
City:
Chicago
Zip:
60609
Body Style:
Fastback
Year:
1968
Mileage:
87800
Miles
Transmission:
Manual
Fuel:
Gasoline
Doors:
2
Color:
Sunlit Gold
Engine:
390 S Code 4 Bbl
Condition:
Used
1968 FORD FAIRLANE 500 FASTBACK 390 4 SPEED S CODE COBRA JET SURVIVOR
This special piece of muscle car history has remained unrestored for nearly 50 years. The doors close like they should, the interior smells like vintage Ford, and the car screams "untouched survivor." A minor front end accident forced a repaint in 1975 or 1976, but its single stage patina looks perfect on the car.
A close friend of mine purchased the car in 2015 and sold the car to me this spring after he had an opportunity to pick up a '69 Mach 1, 390, 4 speed car.
Exterior
Panel alignment is very nice on this car, lines are crisp, and the body is straight. The brightwork is in terrific shape, with just some of the chrome trim on the tops of the doors showing some pitting. The bumpers show factory-looking chrome and shouldn't be confused with the triple plated show chrome we see from Keystone. Rather than detail everything, I'll let the detailed photos talk, including dozens of undercarriage photos with the car on a lift. Please notice some of the minor bubbling in a couple spots, as well as some of the minor paint flaws. However, the Fairlane is in fantastic, unrestored condition.
Interior
The interior is 100% survivor, except for carpet replacement and aftermarket radio. The interior wear seems consistent with the mileage on the car and it shows incredibly well. Please take a close look at the excellent condition of the dash, console, and seats. Note the vintage Sun tach that's in place! Please note that the package tray has started to fade and also note the adhesive residue on the top of the dashpad. I have NOT tried to remove this yet, but I may try a couple of techniques this weekend.
Engine Compartment
Again, the engine compartment is in mostly untouched survivor condition. Note that the hoses have been recently replaced, as well as the plugs. The 735 Holley performs well and doesn't bog, as seen in the videos. Note that the water pump was also recently replaced. I prefer an unrestored look to my engine compartments, but it wouldn't take much to detail the block and components, if the new owner prefers that look.
Undercarriage and Trunk
The incredible amount of factory red oxide primer on the floors is really exciting. It helps show how untouched the car has remained, as so many muscle cars received the "black out" treatment at some point. There is some detailing left to do, but note that the torque boxes are solid on this car, although they show some surface rust.
The trunk dropoffs are also nice, but they too, show some light surface rust. Please remember that this car saw a few winters, so although it's very clean, it's not going to be as dry as an Arizona car. Also, please note that a previous owner did a bit of red oxide blending on about a 1 foot section in front of the driver's side rear tire. I believe his intention was to blend that more faded area with the rest of the factory red oxide primer .
The trunk is in nice survivor condition. Please note in the photos that the inner wheel well housings are showing light surface rust, consistent with garage stored cars in the midwest.
If there are specific questions, I can answer, please let me know.
This special piece of muscle car history has remained unrestored for nearly 50 years. The doors close like they should, the interior smells like vintage Ford, and the car screams "untouched survivor." A minor front end accident forced a repaint in 1975 or 1976, but its single stage patina looks perfect on the car.
A close friend of mine purchased the car in 2015 and sold the car to me this spring after he had an opportunity to pick up a '69 Mach 1, 390, 4 speed car.
Exterior
Panel alignment is very nice on this car, lines are crisp, and the body is straight. The brightwork is in terrific shape, with just some of the chrome trim on the tops of the doors showing some pitting. The bumpers show factory-looking chrome and shouldn't be confused with the triple plated show chrome we see from Keystone. Rather than detail everything, I'll let the detailed photos talk, including dozens of undercarriage photos with the car on a lift. Please notice some of the minor bubbling in a couple spots, as well as some of the minor paint flaws. However, the Fairlane is in fantastic, unrestored condition.
Interior
The interior is 100% survivor, except for carpet replacement and aftermarket radio. The interior wear seems consistent with the mileage on the car and it shows incredibly well. Please take a close look at the excellent condition of the dash, console, and seats. Note the vintage Sun tach that's in place! Please note that the package tray has started to fade and also note the adhesive residue on the top of the dashpad. I have NOT tried to remove this yet, but I may try a couple of techniques this weekend.
Engine Compartment
Again, the engine compartment is in mostly untouched survivor condition. Note that the hoses have been recently replaced, as well as the plugs. The 735 Holley performs well and doesn't bog, as seen in the videos. Note that the water pump was also recently replaced. I prefer an unrestored look to my engine compartments, but it wouldn't take much to detail the block and components, if the new owner prefers that look.
Undercarriage and Trunk
The incredible amount of factory red oxide primer on the floors is really exciting. It helps show how untouched the car has remained, as so many muscle cars received the "black out" treatment at some point. There is some detailing left to do, but note that the torque boxes are solid on this car, although they show some surface rust.
The trunk dropoffs are also nice, but they too, show some light surface rust. Please remember that this car saw a few winters, so although it's very clean, it's not going to be as dry as an Arizona car. Also, please note that a previous owner did a bit of red oxide blending on about a 1 foot section in front of the driver's side rear tire. I believe his intention was to blend that more faded area with the rest of the factory red oxide primer .
The trunk is in nice survivor condition. Please note in the photos that the inner wheel well housings are showing light surface rust, consistent with garage stored cars in the midwest.
If there are specific questions, I can answer, please let me know.
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