First new car was a 79 Fairmont, 2-door. Had the four, automatic, and A/C. Very reliable, started right up in Midwestern winters. Not a lot of power but got us where we wanted to go.
Mine was a little bit different. Back then you could order individual items however you wanted instead of having to buy packages. I ordered a four-door like this but with bucket seats. Had the 2300cc 4-cyl engine with four-speed manual transmission. Was a whole lot of fun drive, large enough four my family of four, and gave great gas mileage. My only regret is that I didn't order air conditioning with it. I really should have since I lived in Ft. Worth and Houston when I had it. A wonderful car.
The Fairmont was my first car. My interior was identical to this one, but mine was a 79 and it was the two door Futura version. That 3.3 straight-six was simple and bulletproof. Many memories in that beast!
Hi, Thank you for posting video I was given a 78 Fairmont (Green exterior/black interior) so I could go to college and work back in the early 1990's. Lots of crazy memories from that car. Head gasket issues and real bad oil leak. I had issue with master cylinder as well. I remember trying to get oil filter off for oil change. Got the job done but took much longer than expected. I couod afford car insurance but not mechanic bills. I ended up just barely getting car to junk yard. It was overheating really bad. Handed over singed title to junk yard. I've had Japanese cars ever since . Take care for now.
Air conditioning and no radio makes me think it was originally a government car. However, government cars do not usually have the dealer stickers on them. It's more amazing that no one put a radio in it after 40 years.
My first car at age 16 was a leased Ford Fairmont 4-door sedan with a 302 engine. All in all, it was a good driving car, very responsive- essentially a perfect car for a beginning driver.
Great video by the way I'm sorry for such a long last post wanted to share some good times in a good story yes this one was in really good shape someone took care of this
Interesting especially since I live near St. Louis. The auto repair sticker under the hood shows a business called Florissant Garage & Radiator. A quick Google search reveals that they are still in business and have been since 1969.
Easy way to tell if it's a 78 is that 78 was the only year that the fairmonts had clear front turn signals. In 79 ford switched to amber front turn signals on the fairmonts.
These were really good cars I had a couple of them the first one I had had the inline 200 straight 6 cylinder in it and we stole it for what we got it for it originally belong to a little old lady and I found it parked in the backyard and stopped and knocked on the door and asked if it was for sale and they said yes and we started up and listen to it running it sounded like a sewing machine it was perfect and it had the factory air in power steering and it was a robin egg Blue Collar 4 door sedan and that was one of the best cars I ever drove and driving it back and forth to work I had to drive 18 miles to work and 18 miles back and back then in 19 90 394 a tank of gas would last me all week When working Ford air conditioners are the best this one had Ice Cold Air and in my opinion the best air conditioning system the suction throttling valve for the compressor run constantly Quinton defroster air conditioner mode unless the temperature was below 40 degrees outside there was a temperature sensor in front of the radiator to prevent the system from coming on when it was too cold so as to not damage seals in the compressor on these early systems The newer cars do not use the system like this to use a cycling clutch to provide better fuel economy The second Fairmont that I had had the 302 V8 in it and I really enjoyed that car as well that is amazing that it didn't have a radio in it I've only seen one of their car that did not have a factory radio like that and it was a 1971 Ford Maverick with a 302 in it an automatic transmission and power steering but it also did not have a radio it's a shame they don't build cars like this anymore and it's nice to be able to see the ground on actually side of the motor you sure don't get that nowadays and you also didn't have to worry about any expensive fuel injector fuel pump to replace either good old basic simple reliable carburetors
Interesting Hood release, My parents had 78' fairmont station wagon, and as I recall, the Hood release was inside the car, maybe because it was fully loaded , Clock, am/fm radio, auto trans, engine, 302 V8.
The days when a bare bones model was really a bare bones model! They were probably very cheep to buy and your average blue collar worker could afford a brand new car with out taking 96 months to pay for it!
A brand new Ford Fairmont in 78 cost $2,000. Adjusted for inflation, 2 grand in 78 is $9,300 today. But as you said, bare bones is cheap. No GPS, back up camera, bluetooth tech, dashboard tablet, cd player, usb ports, automatic windows, climate control or heated seats in those days.
These were great cars with bullit proof motors and transmisions for families but not a girl getter if you were looking. We would buy them for $100 or a little more and an exporter to Venezuela would buy them for $400 or $450 for the motors. Thats how good they were. They were good running cars but not in demand
No radio but they added an air conditioner. One thing about the Fairmont's, they were bland, square, and meant for basic transportation for those who didn't want a hatchback
I drive by there all the time and want to stop and explore but I figured they would chase off looky-loos. I assumed they were all movie props, are the selling them off?
This was my first car, a granny handed down 1979 Fairmont, under 50k miles, upgraded trim package, silver paint, vinyl top, nice black cloth interior, and the absolute worst base engine ever, the 4 cylinder with a ground shaking 88 horsepower, horrible performer but good on fuel.
It was in the late seventies when my parents, who had always driven Fords, switched to GM.. Why? Compare a Fairmont or even a Mustang to an Olds Cutlass or Pontiac Grand Prix of the same era. Ford hasn't produced a really good looking car (save the more recent Mustangs) since about 1969.
I guess they didn't want to spend the extra $89. It was more common back then to see a car without a radio now and then. The last car I personally saw with radio delete was a Nissan Versa around ten years ago.
Ford made really nice cars and trucks back in the '70s. The Fairmont is one of my favorite cars made by Ford.
MAGNUM05 me too. I miss my 1979, fairmont. I want another one badly.
OK. If you say so.
@@efandmk3382 I suppose you have no sympathy for the Ford Fairmont
You are joking correct ???
@@jindoe3971 Nope
First new car was a 79 Fairmont, 2-door. Had the four, automatic, and A/C. Very reliable, started right up in Midwestern winters. Not a lot of power but got us where we wanted to go.
Mine too in the crazy college days in Dekalb Illinois. But, for $20< I could fix mine in a parking lot and be driving later that day. Good times.
Mine was a little bit different. Back then you could order individual items however you wanted instead of having to buy packages. I ordered a four-door like this but with bucket seats. Had the 2300cc 4-cyl engine with four-speed manual transmission. Was a whole lot of fun drive, large enough four my family of four, and gave great gas mileage. My only regret is that I didn't order air conditioning with it. I really should have since I lived in Ft. Worth and Houston when I had it. A wonderful car.
The Fairmont was my first car. My interior was identical to this one, but mine was a 79 and it was the two door Futura version. That 3.3 straight-six was simple and bulletproof. Many memories in that beast!
Hi,
Thank you for posting video
I was given a 78 Fairmont (Green exterior/black interior) so I could go to college and work back in the early 1990's. Lots of crazy memories from that car. Head gasket issues and real bad oil leak. I had issue with master cylinder as well. I remember trying to get oil filter off for oil change. Got the job done but took much longer than expected. I couod afford car insurance but not mechanic bills.
I ended up just barely getting car to junk yard. It was overheating really bad.
Handed over singed title to junk yard. I've had Japanese cars ever since . Take care for now.
Air conditioning and no radio makes me think it was originally a government car. However, government cars do not usually have the dealer stickers on them. It's more amazing that no one put a radio in it after 40 years.
My first car at age 16 was a leased Ford Fairmont 4-door sedan with a 302 engine. All in all, it was a good driving car, very responsive- essentially a perfect car for a beginning driver.
Great video by the way I'm sorry for such a long last post wanted to share some good times in a good story yes this one was in really good shape someone took care of this
Interesting especially since I live near St. Louis. The auto repair sticker under the hood shows a business called Florissant Garage & Radiator. A quick Google search reveals that they are still in business and have been since 1969.
Brings back memories. When I was a kid, my mom had the coupe version of this car.
Buenas tardes amigo esas tazas son las originales de ese carro
I miss my 82 four door!!!!!!!!!!!!
Easy way to tell if it's a 78 is that 78 was the only year that the fairmonts had clear front turn signals. In 79 ford switched to amber front turn signals on the fairmonts.
These were really good cars I had a couple of them the first one I had had the inline 200 straight 6 cylinder in it and we stole it for what we got it for it originally belong to a little old lady and I found it parked in the backyard and stopped and knocked on the door and asked if it was for sale and they said yes and we started up and listen to it running it sounded like a sewing machine it was perfect and it had the factory air in power steering and it was a robin egg Blue Collar 4 door sedan and that was one of the best cars I ever drove and driving it back and forth to work I had to drive 18 miles to work and 18 miles back and back then in 19 90 394 a tank of gas would last me all week
When working Ford air conditioners are the best this one had Ice Cold Air and in my opinion the best air conditioning system the suction throttling valve for the compressor run constantly Quinton defroster air conditioner mode unless the temperature was below 40 degrees outside there was a temperature sensor in front of the radiator to prevent the system from coming on when it was too cold so as to not damage seals in the compressor on these early systems
The newer cars do not use the system like this to use a cycling clutch to provide better fuel economy
The second Fairmont that I had had the 302 V8 in it and I really enjoyed that car as well that is amazing that it didn't have a radio in it I've only seen one of their car that did not have a factory radio like that and it was a 1971 Ford Maverick with a 302 in it an automatic transmission and power steering but it also did not have a radio it's a shame they don't build cars like this anymore and it's nice to be able to see the ground on actually side of the motor you sure don't get that nowadays and you also didn't have to worry about any expensive fuel injector fuel pump to replace either good old basic simple reliable carburetors
Interesting Hood release, My parents had 78' fairmont station wagon, and as I recall, the Hood release was inside the car, maybe because it was fully loaded , Clock, am/fm radio, auto trans, engine, 302 V8.
I see that nice coronet parked next to it as well.
The days when a bare bones model was really a bare bones model! They were probably very cheep to buy and your average blue collar worker could afford a brand new car with out taking 96 months to pay for it!
A brand new Ford Fairmont in 78 cost $2,000. Adjusted for inflation, 2 grand in 78 is $9,300 today. But as you said, bare bones is cheap. No GPS, back up camera, bluetooth tech, dashboard tablet, cd player, usb ports, automatic windows, climate control or heated seats in those days.
Love those fairmonts
Lol there was no inside hood release on the ‘79 I grew up with. It’s above the left headlight
These were great cars with bullit proof motors and transmisions for families but not a girl getter if you were looking. We would buy them for $100 or a little more and an exporter to Venezuela would buy them for $400 or $450 for the motors. Thats how good they were. They were good running cars but not in demand
No radio but they added an air conditioner. One thing about the Fairmont's, they were bland, square, and meant for basic transportation for those who didn't want a hatchback
DSO 55 is St Louis.
Mick Foley's first car. He ate and slept in the back of it driving from college to wrestling school.
Muy buen auto tu uno de esto
I have a 79 fairmont with a straight 6
Get a Plymouth Roadrunner with a straight 6. That would impress me.
I'd like to find one with 4 on the floor.
I drive by there all the time and want to stop and explore but I figured they would chase off looky-loos. I assumed they were all movie props, are the selling them off?
No, they're not for sale. A friend owns them and, yes, they are rented to movie/tv productions.
Where are these cars at lot of cool rides I see
When did Fairmonts become cool??? You do know that they were Gramma cars back in the day, right?
This was my first car, a granny handed down 1979 Fairmont, under 50k miles, upgraded trim package, silver paint, vinyl top, nice black cloth interior, and the absolute worst base engine ever, the 4 cylinder with a ground shaking 88 horsepower, horrible performer but good on fuel.
Hahahaha American engines were always useless in sedans
Fairmont a car that looks like a car i think they have locks for the hood updated for this car
I had Fairmont. I was 20 something. I called it my cop car. I don't know why.☺it was green
Me and the wife had a 2 door then later we had a1980 4 door.
It was in the late seventies when my parents, who had always driven Fords, switched to GM.. Why? Compare a Fairmont or even a Mustang to an Olds Cutlass or Pontiac Grand Prix of the same era. Ford hasn't produced a really good looking car (save the more recent Mustangs) since about 1969.
No radio? Why?
I guess they didn't want to spend the extra $89. It was more common back then to see a car without a radio now and then. The last car I personally saw with radio delete was a Nissan Versa around ten years ago.
My Grandfather had one .
Yep. They were Grandparent cars for sure.
Look up Eric The Car Guy ETCG1 on TH-cam and see what he recently did with a Fairmont.
He said he has 45,000 in that car. He did it wrong...dumb.
Had a friend. Wow It was the same. 220000 miles and much worse.
Looks like it could've been an early fleet car.
I had an '80 Mercury Zephyr Z-7 2 door. Mine was a piece of junk
nice
The rear main seal recently failed in mine, I think it's going to be going to the recycle
Hard to justify dumping a ton of money in her when you could probably buy one nice like this one for $2500
You can fix anything, you've proven that----don't let a rear main seal come between you and your Fairmont, you got this
Would you look at that !!!! Would you just look at it !!!! Look at it
My high school driver ed car
William Afton's car
Not a common sight at all (especially in this day and age)!!!
A great example of why Japan took away our car industry . Anybody who bought this car swore off American cars for a generation .,
We had ours for 19 years before I sold it due to rust in the roof. I have a friend who is still driving an '80 Fairmont.
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A broken clock gets the time right twice a day .