1963 Ford Fairlane

Wagon

8 - Cyl.

Manual

3F38F214032

Gasoline

ATTENTION--FORD FAIRLANE LOVERS!! FIRST TIME OFFERED ON EBAY!! Up for auction is an all original, solid 1963 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon with the 260 V8, 3-speed manual with overdrive, heavy duty suspension, roll down tailgate window and folding second seat. According to the Fairlane Club of America http://www.fairlaneclubofamerica.com, these are rare options for a wagon. This car was purchased from the original owners family just last month and it comes equipped with all the original documentation, title, keys etc; even the insurance cards and DAV idento-tags. It was on the road for 17 years and then stored in a barn in Southern Maryland since 1980. These wagons were primarily used as utility vehicles, back in the day, and then eventully found their way to the recycling yards. I'm sure you will agree this is a rare find. Yes, the blue paint (oxford blue) is original. Except for some spot priming, the car has never been repainted. After we got the car home, we decided to conduct a complete engine compression test. All of the cylinders were found to be at or above the acceptable range. We then decided to give it a complete tune up including a carburetor rebuild. The carburetor had never been apart and surprisingly the engine had the original points, plugs, condenser, wires, rotor, cap etc. Today, the car runs great and doesn't smoke or burn any oil. It's been given new life. After the tune up, we installed a new master cylinder, brake cylinders and some new brake lines. The car starts right up, runs and stops smoothly, and the clutch has no slippage. The gas tank and fuel lines were inspected, cleaned and flushed. The tires are bias ply and need to be upgraded. The interior is in very good to excellent condition. The seats are not torn, they have the original Ford logo stamped at the top and all the glass is very good. All the windows go up and down with ease. The roll down tailgate window also works great. The headliner is original and may need to be replaced sometime in the future. It also comes equipped with the original AM radio and the ever popular 'dog dish' hubcaps. All the lights, horns, turn signals, interior lights, wipers, gas gauge, heater/defroster etc. work fine. The floor pans and frame rails are very solid and with a few upgrades I would not hesitate to drive this car anywhere. There is no deterioration of the inner fenders, in fact, the vin number is clearly visible on the driver's side inner fender. The original battery tray is in good condition. It was my intention, from the very start, to present this car on ebay as original as possible, the way it came out of the barn, without any body work, paint, polish etc. I wanted the next owner to have the opportunity to give it their own personal touch, not mine. Wagons are desirable and a restored Fairlane Ranch Wagon can command a good price, http://www.oldride.com/classic_cars/165239.html. For those of you looking for an all original Fairlane with a great history, this is it. The driver's side door tag (see photo) contains the following: Body 71D: 4-door 6 pass. wagon Color H: Oxford Blue Metallic Trim 42: Light Blue Metallic Pale Blue Vinyl Date Code C: March DSO 25: Richmond Axle 7: 3.80 to 1 Trans. 2: Overdrive Engine Code F: 260-C.I.D. V8 Assembly Plant F: Dearborn When was the last time you saw one of these at a car show, on the road or better yet anywhere? Looking along the contour lines of the car, it appears to have all of its original panels and there's no evidence of any accident damage. If you've been waiting for a Fairlane Ranch Wagon to come along then don’t let this one get away; avoid disappointment and future regret. The reserve on this car is set very low. Check my Ebay history; I have strived to maintain a 100% positive feedback rating over the years. I’m not an expert on the value or condition of these vehicles, and therefore, my opinion of a vehicle may not be the same as yours. Even though I always include photos of the undercarriage on Ebay, I suggest serious bidders come examine this Ford, or have someone come and inspect it to make sure you know what you are bidding on before you bid. A commercial type lift is available. Feel free to request as many other photos as needed. Also, a list of finance companies, transport companies, and insurance agencies can be provided. Also, inspection services with a detailed report are available through www.cars-on-line.com They will provide you with a very thorough inspection report. I’m not a dealer, this is just a hobby, so feel free to ask any questions and any inspection is always welcome. It's a good idea to get an estimate of the transport cost ahead of time and that can be obtained from www.autotransport.com, (zip code is 20772). Due to some recent scams involving some shady transporters, I will make sure that the transporter you select is the same company (person) who physically picks up the car. Also, I will take and send you photos of the transport rig, its license plate/driver and the car being loaded, including its securement and placement on or within the rig for your piece of mind. NOBODY DOES ALL THAT!! Should you have any questions about this vehicle, contact Mike @ (301-943-1602). Foreign bidders are always welcome! VEHICLE TERMS: The car is SOLD AS-IS, with no guarantee/warranty either expressed or implied. Successful bidder pays $300 down payment (PayPal is preferred) for the vehicle within 48 hours of bid close and should make arrangements to pick up the car within 2 weeks of auction close. Seller releases all responsibility for the car upon receipt of payment from bidder. Buyer will assume all responsibility for said vehicle, including but not limited to liability. This Fairlane is for sale locally and the seller has the right to end this auction early. On Sep-06-10 at 17:46:53 PDT, seller added the following information: I've had several emails asking me what it would take to make the car road worthy. Since the brakes are new and so is the tune up, all that is needed to make this car road worthy, in my opinion, is a good set of tires. A complete set of 14" tires from Pep Boys or Sams Club would be inexpensive and do just fine. All of the accessories such as the lights etc. work fine. Realistically you could drive this car every day while restoring it. If you would like to get the car painted, I can put you in touch with a good body man here in Maryland who is also inexpensive. Good Luck to All!! On Sep-08-10 at 16:00:04 PDT, seller added the following information: NOTE: I've had several emails asking about the book value of the car. According to NADA, the book values on the Fairlane Ranch Wagon are quite impressive: Low Retail: $5250 Average Retail: $9960 High Retail: $19,680 The reserve is much below these figures. Good Luck to All!