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1965 Ford Fairlane 500

Our Fairlane project pairs classic V8 appeal with a restrained GWD restomod direction.

In build. Final build scope, asking price and availability are to be confirmed.

Illustrative GWD 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 concept — Illustrative design concept · final specification may differ

FAIRLANE 500 / PROJECT RECORD

Before the build.

Every build starts with the car in front of us. These photographs record the Fairlane’s exterior before restoration, from its four-door profile to the front and rear trim.

**Front three-quarter view**The red Fairlane before restoration, showing the four-door body, side brightwork and existing wheels.

**Rear body and trim**The rear view records the boot, tail lamps, badging and chrome bumper at this stage of the project.

**Front-end details**A closer view of the bonnet, grille, headlights and front bumper, documenting the visible exterior condition.

Actual project photographs supplied by GWD. Photograph dates are unconfirmed. Select an image to enlarge it.

FAIRLANE 500 / BUILD RECORD

Pre-engine rebuild.

Original footage documenting the Fairlane’s engine bay before the planned engine rebuild.

Build-stage video supplied by GWD · approximately 29 seconds · sound available through the player controls.

Before engine rebuild · recording date unconfirmed

THE VISION

Our vision for the Fairlane 500.

Candy apple red, polished chrome and classic Ford character. Horizontal twin round headlights on each side, in red panels with chrome surrounds, match the actual Fairlane shown in our workshop photographs. This design concept captures the look and feel we are working towards for our Fairlane 500.

Fairlane 500 candy apple red restomod vision showing exterior views, tobacco-coloured interior, V8 engine bay and wheel details — Design concept · click to view full size. The engine and gearbox options shown in the artwork are illustrative; the confirmed drivetrain is a Ford 302 engine with a reconditioned C4 gearbox.

THE DIRECTION

A full-size classic. A personal statement.

The design direction is candy apple red with a fine metallic flake and polished chrome detailing. The image shows the proposed finish; final trim and mechanical specifications will be confirmed as the build develops.

Next stages

Complete engine checks and check the reconditioned C4 gearbox installation
Confirm mechanical rebuild and finishing scope
Select the final exterior and interior specification

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FAIRLANE 500 / WORK IN PROGRESS

Engine out. Rebuild underway.

Our latest workshop photographs document the engine-out stage and strip-down as the Fairlane build progresses.

Fairlane in the workshop with the bonnet and engine removed.

Front three-quarter view during the engine-out stage.

Engine bay with the engine removed for rebuild work.

Front view of the partially stripped engine.

Exposed cylinder bank and pistons during engine strip-down.

Cylinder head and rocker gear with the valve cover removed.

1965 Ford Fairlane 500

Before the build.

Pre-engine rebuild.

Our vision for the Fairlane 500.

A full-size classic. A personal statement.

Next stages

Interested in this classic?

Engine out. Rebuild underway.

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