1967 Fairlane 500XL R-code
 

I’ve been waiting for my friend Gary M. to finish his refresh of what I think has to be one of the nicest 427 Fairlanes in existence. It’s one of just 3 black on black R-code XL’s made that year, and its just a stunner. It was a low mileage car restored back in the 90’s with what looks like a treasure trove of NOS parts (including 427 specific exhaust system!) and still looks new. Refresh involved installation of a date correct ‘67 427 block we found a few years back and an absolutely stunning new upholstery job. Peak Ford muscle in every way. I’m looking forward to seeing it make its first public appearances since it was in Floyd Garrett’s museum 20 years ago.

Cool!

Yes. Very cool

I love the '66 and '67 Fairlanes, and the Ford 427 is one of my favorite engines. I've dreamed of owning one of these cars for many years. This one is awesome.

beautiful. One of Fords best

Nice car! Very clean !! Cookie cutter oil caps too. Anyone that loves Fords needs that car .

Wow !!

Amazing car! Those ‘66-67 Fairlanes are beautiful cars & also brutally fast, setting many drag strip records. They’re quite rare though but if you happened to find yourself in the opposite lane as one you better have all your ducks in a row.

Beautiful car! Was it ever in Musclecar Review back in the day?

One the very best Ford Musclecars. Fantastic.

I don’t recall seeing it featured in the Musclecar mags back in the day before it showed up out here in 2001 or 2002 but maybe?

Beautiful car.

What a strange set of circumstances. In 1967 Ford had the Fairlane GT - it's top level mid-sized muscle car. Was available with the 390-4V engine. But NOT the 427.

This magazine ad shows a Fairlane GT and what appears to be the 427 option. But go to your dealer and try to order one - NG.

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No Tach?

8k Tach was optional and just 2” in diameter. I read in an article (assuming from Marti report) that just 2 of the 72 R code 500XL’s had the on-dash tach installed by Ford. I’m sure Gary has one-I just can’t see him drilling an NOS pad to install when it didn’t have one originally.

Beautiful car and very underappreciated among the general classic car community IMO.

Thanks for sharing.

That's correct, but one was built.

Interesting - I see it's only the 410 HP engine and not the 425 HP dual quad 427.

Does that yellow W code 427 GT still exist or did somebody just pull the Marti Report?

I think it still exists but don’t quote me.

Found a couple detail pics of the NOS 427 exhaust system on the car for all the exhaust system geeks out there:)

Very cool details!