1961 Ford Fairlane - Town Sedan

Condition:	Used
Make:	Ford
Model:	Fairlane
Type:	Sedan
Trim:	Four door Town Sedan
Year:	1961
Color:	Garden Turquoise
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	White vinyl with grain fabric inserts
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Lewisville, Texas, United States

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This car was purchase new back on September 29, 960 from Ray Shephard Ford in Kansas, nd was in kept within the previous owners family up until 2 years ago when I took ownership and has since made its home in N. Dallas. It's been a great vehicle that can and has been daily driven. It was registered as of last year & inspected, ith a clean Texas title in my name.
Exterior:
The paint has aged well to give it a nice flat patina, ith some areas showing signs of light surface rust. It is the original paint (Garden Turquoise). All stainless is there and still in great shape, ith very little dings here and there, othing that couldn't be remedied of you decide to do so. The body is very straight overall. There is a dent at the rocker on the passenger side, little cripple on the passenger fender and the light bezel has seen better days, ut is still intact. (all of which were there when I initially took ownership). The chrome bumpers are in good shape as well, howing only little sign of age and wear/tear. All glass is original, eatherstripping is intact. Small rock chip on the front windshield along with some signs of slight de-lamination at the top right corner.
Interior:
It's all there,front and rear seats are still wrapped in factory vinyl/cloth, oor cards are in great shape too! There are obvious signs of age, ut aside for one thumb size hole on the driver side and some of the vinyl drying up and cracking on the front bench - it still looks great! This particular Fairlane did not come with carpet, ut a rubberized floor covering, ost of which has been removed due to it dry rotting and falling apart. Traces can still be found from underneath the front bench to the firewall. Floors are solid with the exception of the small (pinky size) area of which the floor has began to rust through, ut can easily be patched or completely replaced. It hasn't bother me, o I've left it alone for now. All mechanical components within the interior work and operate, own to the vacuum wipers and cigarette lighter. The antenna needs to plug back in from the exterior side, ut the AM radio is functional along with the dash speaker.
- new hi/low beam head lights
- new light switch
- new horn switch
- new horn relay
Engine Compartment:
It's home to the original mileage maker six / (223 cui) inline six. All numbers matching. I purchased the car running with 63k original miles. And now currently has around 84k on the clock (this will change since I do drive it). The motor was pulled back in Jan. '15 for an overhaul. I have receipt for all the parts/work done.
- rebuilt head with hardened valve seats
- new oil pump
- new fuel pump
- ceramic coated intake & exhaust manifold
- new plugs & wires
- alternator conversion
- new heater core pluming
- new water pump
- new distributor w/ PerTronix ignition
- new aluminum radiator and hoses
- expansion tank deleted
- new seals & gaskets throughout
- powder coated airbox, alve cover, ime chain cover, an blade, ood hinges, ulley, otor mount brackets
- new motor mounts- new transmission mount- flywheel has been resurfaced- new throw out bearing
- 3 speed transmission has been thoroughly cleaned, lushed and repainted
Suspension/brakes:
It has been lowered to a more tasteful ride height.
- Moog coil springs
- new shocks
- 3" lower blocks
- new brake shoes and hardware have been replaced and bleed
* An Alignment is in order (it pulls to the right) *
Wheels/tires:
- original 14" steel wheels have been powder coated gloss black
- set of '57 Fairlane caps.
- new lug nuts
* 750-14 Firestone 2.25 Whitewalls will need to replaced soon *
I will also include:
- All the original documentation I received from the previous owner- Reference manuals.- Any extra parts I have either installed/uninstalled (new and/or original parts)
It will come with:
- spare (tire may be original, ut not sure)- original jack- original poverty caps
Photos accurately show the car in its current sale, f you are in the DFW area, ou are more then welcome to see it in person.This is a beautiful, olid and complete car in great mechanical and cosmetic condition.That said, t is 53 years old and no warranty is given or implied.
The car is for sale locally as well, n the event that it sells - I will take down this listing.
My family and I have enjoyed many cruises, ar shows and so much more, t deserves to go to a good home, here it will continue to be appreciated!
Good luck bidding!!
Thank you for looking.