Oddball 1967 Fairlane not in the guide

Mike Schwartz · 11-06-2014, 04:16 AM

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.

Terry Witzel · 11-06-2014, 07:24 AM

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

Looks like it was a option in 1967.

Jim Caughlin · 11-06-2014, 11:45 AM

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

Mike Schwartz · 11-07-2014, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

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

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

Rory McNeil · 11-07-2014, 03:47 AM

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.

Jim Caughlin · 11-07-2014, 12:22 PM

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

11-06-2014, 04:16 AM	#1
Mike Schwartz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 533 Likes: 129 Liked 248 Times in 89 Posts	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.

11-06-2014, 07:24 AM	#2
Terry Witzel Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,Ohio Posts: 247 Likes: 48 Liked 50 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Oddball 1967 Fairlane not in the guide http://www.automobile-catalog.com/ca...enger_v-8.html Looks like it was a option in 1967.

11-06-2014, 11:45 AM	#3
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 683 Likes: 82 Liked 801 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Oddball 1967 Fairlane not in the guide 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

11-07-2014, 03:47 AM	#5
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 315 Liked 1,103 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Oddball 1967 Fairlane not in the guide 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. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

11-07-2014, 12:22 PM	#6
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 683 Likes: 82 Liked 801 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Oddball 1967 Fairlane not in the guide 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