Ford Fairmont 302 CID V8 1978
General description :
This 1978 Ford Fairmont is for sale at our Louisville showroom. The Fairmont was the beginning car for Ford's “Fox" platform which spanned over 15+ models from 1977 to 1993. The Fairmont is known for being a dependable and cost efficient soap box style car that shuttled small American families around to school and work in the late 70s and early 80. This particular Fairmont wagon is far from your regular factory fox. It rolled into the showroom 84,753 miles on the odometer and a 302CID v8 muscling it along. A recently rebuilt C4 transmission with 4,000 miles puts the power to the 8.8 rear end with Ranger axles. The suspension on this car has been well sorted with lowering springs in the front and rear along with 2 inch drop spindles from a 96 Mustang. The ride quality is superb and it feels super tight around the corners. Brakes have also recently been gone through. A new Flowmaster exhaust gives the 302 a nice deep tone down low and wails up high. The yellow exterior has held up well over the years with few blemishes. The Tan vinyl interior is in wonderful shape and has been Dynamatted to keep out road noise. The underside has been undercoated with POR-15 keeping the frame rust free as well. A/C works perfectly and will keep you cool even on the hottest days. Brand new Michelin tires mounted on Bullit style wheels give this Fairmont a mean stance and it looks just right! To view this 1978 Ford Fairmont in greater detail, including 100+ HD photos and HD video, please visit http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information please call the Louisville showroom at (812) 294 1555 or email louisville@gatewayclassiccars.com See more at: https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/LOU/2121/
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1978 Ford Fairmont 302 CID V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Memphis by Gateway Classic Cars for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Fairmont Model Version : 302 CID V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1978 Sub type : Station wagon Location : Louisville
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com