1964 Ford Fairlane

In the early 60's Ford's racing program consisted mostly of lightweight 427 Galaxies that were competing against cars like the Pontiac Super Duty and Dodge Ramchargers. Due to the weight of the Galaxies, Ford racers soon began dropping big blocks into Fairlanes. In 1963 Ford promoted an A/FX '63 Fairlane with a glass body and a 427, naming it a "Thunderbolt." In late '63, NHRA adopted a minimum weight rule for the stock-class cars, squeezing the Galaxies out of the racing picture. Ford then teamed up with Andy Hotten to build 57 Fairlane 427-powered race cars weighing about 3200lbs. These cars came with fiberglass fenders, teardrop hood blisters, lightweight bucket seats, plexi glass windows, cold air induction, 8000 rpm tachometer, modified suspension, and many other special features. The "Thunderbolts" boasted 500 horsepower and ferociously struck the quarter-mile in the mid-11's. There was about 111 cars produced. The first eleven cars were painted maroon, and then there was a second batch of 100 cars that were painted white. About 99 of the cars came equipped with a 4-speed.

1964 Ford Fairlane Production and Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Fairlane Six-Cyl Series
N/A	32	4 Dr Sedan	$2,224	2,828 lbs	Note 2
N/A	31	2 Dr Sedan	$2,183	2,788 lbs	Note 3
N/A	38	4 Dr Ranch Wagon	$2,520	3,223 lbs	Note 4
Fairlane V-8 Series
N/A	32	4 Dr Sedan	$2,324	2,962 lbs	Note 2
N/A	31	2 Dr Sedan	$2,283	2,922 lbs	Note 3
N/A	38	4 Dr Ranch Wagon	$2,620	3,357 lbs	Note 4
Fairlane 500 Six-Cyl Series
N/A	42	4 Dr Sedan	$2,306	2,843 lbs	Note 5
N/A	41	2 Dr Sedan	$2,265	2,813 lbs	Note 6
N/A	43	2 Dr Hardtop Coupe	$2,330	2,858 lbs	Note 7
N/A	47	2 Dr Sport Coupe	$2,491	2,878 lbs	Note 8
N/A	48	4 Dr Station Wagon	$2,601	3,243 lbs	Note 9
Fairlane 500 V-8 Series
N/A	42	4 Dr Sedan	$2,406	3,051 lbs	Note 5
N/A	41	2 Dr Sedan	$2,365	2,913 lbs	Note 6
N/A	43	2 Dr Hardtop Coupe	$2,430	2,992 lbs	Note 7
N/A	47	2 Dr Sport Coupe	$2,591	3,012 lbs	Note 8
N/A	48	4 Dr Station Wagon	$2,701	3,377 lbs	Note 9

Notes: Total series output was 78,094 units including both Fairlane sixes and V-8s. Total series output was 199,522 units including both Fairlane 500 sixes and V-8s. Production was counted by body style only. 36,693 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 20,421 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 20,980 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 86,919 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 23,477 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 42,733 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 12,431 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 24,962 Total.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Fairlane Six-Cyl	115.4 in	197.6 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	6.50 x 13
Fairlane V-8	115.4 in	197.6 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	7.00 x 13
Fairlane Station Wagon	115.4 in	201.8 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	7.00 x 14