Oddball 1967 Fairlane not in the guide
 

1967 Ford Fairlane GTA 289: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Fairlan...-/251696391045

The seller claims this has a '67-only optional 289, but NHRA only lists a 390 in the Guide for GT/GTA package cars. There is no VIN given in the ad.

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http://www.automobile-catalog.com/ca...enger_v-8.html

Looks like it was a option in 1967.

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Yes, I saw an untouched orig owner car years ago so I know they exist. As a Ford guy, I would have bet the farm that this combo didn't exist until I saw the actual car. Don't waste your time if you are considering this for Stock or SS, no chance this combo will work.

Jim Caughlin
SS 6019

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Oh,no. I wasn't thinking of building it. I was just surprised that it wasn't in the classification guide.

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Although the 66 Fairlane GT/GTA were all equipped with the S code 390 engine, you could get a 289 in a 67 GT/GTA. However, unlike the 66 &67 GT 390 engine, the 289 engine did not have any special parts, no different than a non GT engine.

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So Rory, if I remember correct, it wasn't even a 4bbl engine? So it would have just been a 'C' code car. Would it have single exhaust also? Pretty sad deal all around. For what it's worth, my brother had a '67 390 GTA and in stock form it was less than impressive performance wise, ran low 15's.

Jim

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You could get it with a 2bl or 4bl

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I don't see the 289 4 bbl. in any Fairlanes in 67.

Mustangs and Falcons, yes.

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My reply to the qoute isnt about a 289....

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Okay..fair enough.

It doesn't show the 390 2bbl GT(A) either ;-)

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Mark, although you could get a 390 2 barrel in a 67 Fairlane, it was not available in the GT or GTA model. The 390 2 barrel, and the Z code non GT 390 4 barrel were available in the Fairlane, Fairlane 500, and 500XL versions, but the GT model had the S code 390 engine. The S engine (GT) had a Holley carb and the same cam as the 428CJ, the Zcode engine had a smaller cam and Autolite carb.
As for the 289 67 Fairlane GTs, I think they were not that common, I have only seen 1, and it was a 2 barrel car.

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Just something relevant that I dug up on Cougars. In 71 Mercury made 500 something GT cars but in 72 they made 311, I think, as such the 72 GT Cougar is not in the NHRA guide.