1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Sedan

Description

“The new ’64 Fairlane has a combination of family-size room and sports-car feel that will change your mind about how much you can get at so low a price,” promised Ford’s 1964 sales brochure, and 379,012 Fairlane buyers were convinced.

Ford had transferred the Fairlane nameplate to its new “senior compact” line for 1962. The new, downsized Fairlanes were 11.7 inches shorter than regular Fords but 16.5 inches longer than their Falcon siblings. Late in 1963, Ford introduced its hot 271-horsepower, 289 cu-in V8 in its Fairlane, and styling was substantially upgraded for 1964, keeping Fairlanes — available in eight models — competitive with Chevy's new Chevelle.

Ford’s 1964 Fairlane 500 Two-Door Sedan offered “room comfort to pamper six people, handling to make parking a snap, and a ride even smoother and quieter than before.” This survivor car is almost completely original, with a 289 two-barrel V8, “three on the tree” manual transmission, and a clean interior with no rips or tears in the upholstery and little carpet wear. Perhaps it’s your turn to try Fairlane’s “family-size room and sports-car feel.”

Highlights 

• Three-owner 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Sedan, almost completely original 

• Finished in original black paint over light gray vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 289 cu-in, two-barrel V8 rated at 195 horsepower and 282 lb-ft of torque 

• Three-speed manual transmission with steering column shifter 

• Original 14-inch wire wheels spinner spoke hubcaps 

• The chassis number (4F41C246165) decodes as: 

  • 4 – 1964 model year  

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 41 – Two-door sedan 

  • C – 289 two-barrel V8 

  • 246165 – Sequential production number 

 Features 

• Rear-wheel drive, two-door sedan 

• Round, quad headlights 

• Three-spoke steering wheel with horn ring 

• Dash instrumentation: 

  • 120 mph speedometer and odometer  

  • Fuel level 

  • Water temperature  

  • Warning lights for oil pressure and generator 

• AM pushbutton radio 

• Manual windows 

• Vent windows 

• Dome light 

• Heater 

• Defroster 

• Lockable glove box 

• Goodyear F78-14 tires 

• Maintenance/service in the 1990s included: 

  • Rebuilt carburetor and new gaskets 

  • New fuel pump 

  • Rebuilt generator 

  • New fan belt 

  • Replacement battery 

  • New front and rear shocks 

  • New rear main seal and clutch plate 

 Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint imperfections (chips, scratches)  

• Dent in passenger rear fender 

• Dent in driver’s side door trim 

• Scratches on rear bumper and gas filler door 

• Dome light lens is melted near the bulb 

• Dark line on headliner near dome light 

• Repairs were made to front passenger side head light/fender area prior to current ownership 

• Radio does not work 

• Fuel gauge may not work 

 Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Plastic trunk liner 

• 1964 Ford shop manual 

Ownership History

The consignor of this 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Sedan believes his father was the third owner; he purchased the car in 1990 from a local dealer who had it in his collection.