Hey guys, in the pursuit of finding more money for the chevy cars and products, I found a 1966 Ford Failane XL 390. I need a guess on the value. The car is reasonalbly complete, very low on the rust issue, very straight except for the top of one quarter panel, and he has a big patch piece cut off another car for it. It has a 390 motor I am told runs, C6 trans, 9 inch rear, center console with a crack. All interior is sun rotted, all glass is present, windshield has heavy chips, front bumper and grille are super good, original wheels and caps are gone, rear bumper has bends, it is quite dirty, one door handle button is bad, a definite project! He said they wanted 900.00 for it I offered 800.00 and I think he will sell it. He wants to get the trunk opened with a locksmith to see if there is any valuables. My thought is just to quickly turn this, does it sound like a money maker or a flop? If this was a Camaro, I know what I just described would be quite valuable, but I have no clue on Furds. Thanks.

No flames from me, many years ago I had a 66 1/2 Galaxy 500XL "7 Liter" fastback. The old 428 mains would rattle on start up, but the interior had nice buckets with a console and floor shifter. The body was very sound. I traded it for a 66 Mustang and made some money on it.

How far do you want to go with it? Parts are going to be a problem. We Chevy guys sometimes don't realize how good we've got it. Expect to pay premium prices for items like the chrome and stainless for example.

Engine and drivetrain parts are plentiful though.

With everyone looking for alternative body styles these days, I'd say you could do well if you had the intial funds to invest.

And about the trunk lock, try going through the backseat to get it open and change out the lock cylinder. Locksmiths we work with here won't take the time to get it open. "Drill it out" they say.

My absolute favorite non-chevy body style! I've been trying to buy this very straight '66 small block fairlane off of my buddies ex-in-laws for nearly 20 years...he just keeps saying one day he will fix it up :rolleyes: . Last time I drove by there I thought he finally sold it...turned out all it was that the car was hidden because the grass and brush had completely overgrown the car :(

I guess the new term is "flip it". I really dont need another project, but I know in this condition if it was a Chevelle, Nova, Camaro, or Dodge product, they would be beating down my door. I hope Ford stuff is hot. 800.00 bucks seems so cheap for a whole car anymore.

Follow some on eBay and get an idea from that.

You're looking for specialized clientele. Not many buyers there. But, as said, do a ebay research and see.

Don't let the Snowball effect roll you over..........

I would not part it out......there is the one person out there looking for this car, you just have to present the car to him/her for the sell.

How far do you want to go with it? Parts are going to be a problem. We Chevy guys sometimes don't realize how good we've got it. Expect to pay premium prices for items like the chrome and stainless for example.

This could be the answer to your question right here. Why not part it out? You could probably recoup your initial investment on the engine and transmission alone, everything after that is gravy.

While I hate to see "savable" cars parted out. Scott is right on the money. As a guy building an "off brand" car I can tell you parts are hard to some by and people will pay good money for them. With that said I bet you can double your money just from washing it and putting it on the internet. When/if you choose e-bay be sure you ad in a little for the cost of listing and selling (proabablu about $100) if the car sells for $1,600. With the popular cars getting out of hand (price wise) the other models are going up as well (more demand). I don't think you could lose if you get it for $800, you can't buy a complete running Gremlin for that anymore.

While I hate to see "savable" cars parted out.

I feel the same way and it pained me a little to recommend that he do it. But it is just a Ford after all.

Sounds like a good buy to me. The 66 Fairlane is one of my favorite cars. I remember a kid (like he was 19) that had one when i was a little kid. I just fell in love with them. Then came the Camaro.................

nikkisDad, I would buy it to "flip" for 800 bucks! I agree with looking on-line at others in comperable condition. Also, there is something to be said about being able to fire up an engine when trying to part out a car!! much more credibility than just "hey, it ran when I pulled it" ;) Good luck in your decision!!
Dano:thumbsup:

Well, it sounds good to me, and I guess after looking at it being so basicly coplete, low rust, I made the knee jerk reaction and committed to the 800.00. He basicly live just blocks from my house, has a tow dolly and offered to bring it over to the house. He also said that he is pretty sure it will start and run. Hard to turn down a deal like this when presented. Thanks guys, I feel much better about it now.

One thing to consider is the time put into parting it out, is it worth it? It takes time to take the car apart and put it on ebay or whatever selling option you choose. You would want to clean the parts up a little to get top price and that takes time. Just my thoughts on the subject.

Hard to turn down a deal like this when presented. Thanks guys, I feel much better about it now.

A '66 or '67 Fairlane WILL be my next project. If you can get it to Maryland I'll give you $1500.00 no questions asked. From your description it sounds like a $1500 to $3000 car depending on the buyer and area its in, you did great! I'd love to see some pics when you get it. Phil