1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Squire Wagon

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Marketed as a ‘Middleweight with V8 punch,’ the Ford Fairlane - especially in its woodgrained Squire form - was the ultimate ‘sleeper’ choice from Ford’s Total Performance era. Equally at home on the way to a picnic or towing a Formula Junior to the track, this Fairlane 500 Squire Wagon, uniquely equipped with a factory four-speed transmission, is ready for its next adventure, even if that adventure happens to be an afternoon school run.

Highlights

• ‘Fairlane Squire’ model, 1963’s top-of-the-line Ford Fairlane 500 wagon

• Specified in a way unlikely to be seen on any dealer lot when new

• Originally finished in subtle Champagne (now Pale Yellow) over impressive Red upholstery

• Optioned with the rarely seen sport bucket seats and rarer still, floor mounted four-speed manual transmission

• Ordered new with ‘Challenger’ V8, sporting four-speed manual transmission, and a 3.50:1 rear axle

• Voluminous cargo space, 9.5 linear feet to the end of the open tailgate and nearly 8 feet with the tailgate closed

• Styling inspired by the third generation (1961-1963) Ford Thunderbird

• Currently showing 54,467 mi

Features

• The four door, six-passenger ‘Fairlane Squire’ model features simulated wood body trim, deep-pleated upholstery

• Counterbalanced tailgate with power window

• Now powered by a 289 cu-in V8 crate motor

• Lightweight aluminum thermostatic radiator under the hood

• Colorful, custom upholstered rear-facing third seat with accent pillows

• Chrome roof rack with roof mounted rub strips

• Front disc brakes

Known Flaws

• Missing tailgate key lock trim

• Front passenger door could use adjustment

• Near term speedometer cable replacement likely

• Weak heating in the winter

Included

• Includes original documentation, previous owner correspondence

• Recent service records from 2018 invoice for over $5,000 of mechanical repair and maintenance work

Previous Ownership History

Purchased by the consignor in May of 2018, this 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Squire Wagon has seen occasional, fair-weather use in upstate New York as well Cape Cod, MA where it was a recent participant of the Nantucket Daffodil Parade.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.