This 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Hardtop captures the spirit of America’s golden muscle car era with a rare and iconic pedigree. Painted in a commanding Green—a shade that echoes its racing roots—and dressed with authentic 427 fender badges, this is no ordinary Fairlane: it’s one of just 11 built with the coveted W-code 427ci V8 engine and drag package, a machine built for champions.
Crafted as a serious competitor, this Fairlane was the creation of drag racer Dave Van Luke himself, who ordered it originally as an R-code dual-quad and received it with the W-code singular four-barrel induction matched to a classic Toploader 4-speed manual transmission and a solid 9-inch rear end with 3.89:1 gearing, offering raw, mechanical connection to the open road or race strip. This is a driver's car, honed for victory on the drag strip with back-to-back NHRA Super Stock/B championships at the Winternationals in 1970 and 1971.
The cabin remains true to its performance intentions, featuring black vinyl upholstery with a bare-bones interior philosophy—no radio or sound deadening—to maximize focus and minimize distraction. The exterior fuses vintage muscle with function, including stacked quad headlights, full-length stainless steel moldings, and original 14" steel wheels with the classic Ford hubcaps wrapped in Firestone bias-ply tires.
Under previous ownership, a careful refurbishment in the early ’90s refreshed the body with quarter panel and trunk floor replacements, returning it to a clean and honest green finish that pays homage to its factory Dark Moss Green heritage. Recent servicing includes a carburetor rebuild and oil change completed in late 2023, ensuring the legendary 427ci V8 putters with strength and responsiveness synonymous with Ford’s storied muscle legacy.
This isn’t a museum piece — it’s a road-tested, competition-proven muscle car with a close-ratio manual transmission, hydraulic front discs, and dual exhaust with H-pipe and resonators that sing the song of American horsepower. The freedom of the open road is beckoning, wrapped up in steel, vinyl, and raw motorsport history.
In a sea of muscle cars, this W-code Fairlane stands apart for its rarity and purpose. This isn’t just about owning a classic; it’s about embracing the legacy of American drag racing royalty, and carrying forward a piece of that hard-earned glory with every shift and throttle blip.
