1967 Ford Fairlane GT 390

The Ford Fairlane model ran from 1955 and 1970. The name was taken from founder Henry Ford's estate, "Fair Lane", near Dearborn, Michigan.

Over time, the name referred to a number of different cars in different classes; the Fairlane was initially a full-size car, but became a mid-size car from the 1962 model year.

The Fairlane was revised in 1966. XL, GT and GTA packages were introduced, as well as a convertible to join the existing range of sedans, hardtops and station wagons. The "K-code" 289 was dropped this year. The Fairlane GT featured a 390 V8 as standard, while the GTA had a SportShift Cruise-o-Matic automatic transmission. The base 390  engine, developed 335 bhp ,and had a four-barrel carburetor. Mid year, Ford produced 57 special Fairlane 500 two-door hardtops with "R-code" 427 CID V8s rated at 425 bhp , and equipped with Ford's "Top-Loader" four-speed manual transmissions . Built to qualify the engine/transmission combination for NHRA and IHRA Super Stock racing, they were white and had fiberglass hoods with a forward-facing hood scoop which ended at the edge of the hood.

Minor trim changes were introduced for 1967 as the Fairlane was mildly facelifted. The 289 CID small-block became the base V8,  with the 390 CID optional (with either two- or four-barrel carburetor, at 275 and 320 bhp. The 427s were still available, either with a single four-barrel carburetor or dual quad carbs, developing 410 (Q-code) and 425 bhp (R-code), however, 427s were not available on XL models.  1967 Fairlanes also included a number of Federal government-mandated safety features, including a new energy-absorbing steering column with a large padded steering wheel hub, soft interior trim, four-way hazard flashers, a dual-chamber braking system, and shoulder belt anchors. The convertible had a tempered safety glass rear window.

(This model Ford remains near and dear to my heart. My first car was a 1966 Ford Fairlane 2 door Hardtop, automatic column shift, with a bench seat. I "rescued" it from becoming an Auto Shop Dissection lesson from my High School on Long Island. One day, while walking home, I spotted it in the "car corral" behind the Auto shop. realizing what it's fate may be, I used what was to be my High School Ring downpayment, ($100 cash), and bought it from the Auto Shop teacher. Another $40 bucks for a left rear leaf spring, a little "elbow grease"  compounding the faded paint, and I had what I felt was the coolest car on the block. Memories...)