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Palm Springs-Mid Century Modern-James Bond Inspired-Mustang Predessesor-Hot Rod

Condition: Used
Make: Ford
Model: Fairlane
SubModel: 500 Sports Coupe
Type: Coupe
Year: 1962
Mileage: 83,000
VIN: 2F47L219259
Color: Black
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: Fordomatic
Interior color: Red
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Extras
Power Steering
Cassette Player

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Description of 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe

Have you looked at Mustangs, nd realize the Kids won't fit?

Now you can appease the Wife, nd still have a Ride that'll knock your socks off!

This car has been designed as a "Gentleman's Custom". Massachusetts State Safety Inspected, his car will cruise very civilized without a squeak or rattle. However, ut your foot into it and the "Torque Monster" 289 will propel you to break-neck speed before you know it!

- Before there was the Mustang, ord introduced the 1962 Fairlane. Bigger than the Falcon, et smaller than the Galaxie, he "all-new for '62" Fairlane was the Sporty Choice!

- This 80k mile Rot-Free Classic has undergone a complete "Mild-Custom" Restoration, /font>in a style thatis reminiscent of a car done in the Sixties.

- This rare findhas been completely gone-through and needs nothing.

Outside

- The Raven Black exterior hasbeen reshot in Hot Rod Flatz Black, ith high-gloss black "ghost" pinstriping. (Not primer.The Hot Rod Flatzis apre-flattened, ow-gloss color, ith 30-degree satin primer appearance).

- All the brightwork has been polished, nd the aluminumside inserts have beenrefinished in gold paint.

- The bumpers have been color-matched to the 15" Ridler 675 wheels, ounted to Gremax whitewall radials.

Inside

- Preserved underneath, he original interior is in perfect condition, aving been upholstered-over when new.

- The bucket seat foam has been replaced.

-The door panels and package tray have been redone in plaid.

-New carpet and seat beltshave been installed.

- Everything works, ncluding all dash board lights.

Underneath

- The front suspension, rakes, rake lines, uel lines,and power steering have all been rebuilt or replaced.

- A new custom true-dual exhaust has been installed.

- Be sure to watch the "Rot-Free" Walk-around video on my website. http://www.frankenrodz.com/diablito.html

Under the Hood

- The original V8 was replaced with a professionally-built 1963 5-bolt 289, roducing 245 hp and a whopping 294 lb/ft torque! (Approximately 1,000 miles on the car since completed this past Spring).

- The automatic transmission was professionally rebuilt at 76,000 miles.

- The radiator has been replaced with a 3-core.

- The master cylinder has been upgraded to a dual-bowl.

- Be sure to watch the "Dyno" video on my website. http://www.frankenrodz.com/diablito.html

In Summary

- I build a Custom Hot Rod every 2-years, nd now it's time to start another one. Partial Trades will be considered.

- This is the last time this car will be offered For Sale, efore heading to auction this Winter.

- As with all my other Builds; FrankenRod - Big Kahuna - Hemirod - AstroSurf, his Fairlane comes with a binder of all receipts in chronological order, In this case, 35,000.00 in receipts!),and a full color hard cover coffee-table build book.

- Currently insured for a guaranteed replacement value of $30,000.00

- Because I do this on a regular basis, nd most people don't have the resources, his sale price includes:

*FREE ENCLOSED SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES!

- Nothing to hide here! Check out all the photos, howing the straight sheet metal, nd detailed craftsmanship.

- Feel free to call me with any questions at three three nine, wo two two, ne five seven eight.

- Vehicle inspection is welcomed.

Thanks for Looking!