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29-04-2011, 09:32 PM
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For a while now ive been looking at fairlanes/ltd in admiration. Especially since they.are no longer made.
I like em so much I bought a 96 LTD 5.0 with low km, absilutely mint car. So who else has a particular appreciation for these cars? Who thinks ford will bring them back? |
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29-04-2011, 09:36 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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totally agree. owned a ZL fairlane and it was great. the old man has only ever owned fairlanes/ltd's and he currently has a TL50. great car. will Ford bring them back, yes but not as we know it. i think it will be fully imported
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29-04-2011, 09:47 PM
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Thailand Specials
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I quite like the look of the G220/G8 Fairlanes
 Also a big fan of the AU Fairlane. |
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29-04-2011, 09:48 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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I love em!!!
I really hope they make a comeback..
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29-04-2011, 10:05 PM
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The Fairlane .. gods own limousine
I've had in order of ownership.. ZC 351w ZA 289w ZG 351c ZG 302c ZH Marquis 302c BA 5.4 Ute with Fairlane front LOL ZF 302c Current All have been great cars. Forget Disneyland, the happiest place on earth is in Dearborn 
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29-04-2011, 09:56 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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yep i love em had the zd (if i saw one for sale at the right price would get it with out a second thought) still got the zh which i got after the zj had a zl got it after the zh and have a few times thought bout getting a ba va fairlane
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yes still (as money n time permit) doing the rebuilding the zh fairlane with a clevo 400m 4v heads injected whipple blown with aode 4 speed trans to a 9" ....... we'll get there eventually just remember don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! I have taken up meditation... at least it's better than sitting around doing nothing !! |
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29-04-2011, 09:57 PM
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Gold 97 sportsman mmmm miss the old barge , got lots of looks with the boat in tow launching down mud boat ramps lol .
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29-04-2011, 10:47 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Love long sedans, family used to have a crystal mint green ZL and sold it years ago. I wish they kept it so I could have it.
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29-04-2011, 11:48 PM
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There is something about them, you get so much for your money.
Gotta love the lil windsor efi v8 for just rumbling around town, that lovely rear legroom, packed full of features, I even like the chrome ltd wheels it come with. |
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30-04-2011, 12:01 AM
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i too had a crystal mint zl never been in a car since that rides as good as my sweet old fairlane good old bus that... Last edited by xp_ute; 30-04-2011 at 12:07 AM. |
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29-04-2011, 11:57 PM
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I love the Fairlane I saw a mint ZH in black I wanted, but it sold quickly.
I am currently seriously considering a WL Statesman in black. First time ever I have considered a Holden. Big black sedans are awesome. |
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30-04-2011, 12:04 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Ive always liked Fairlanes.. nearly bought a G8 back in 2006 when I bought my Territory Ghia as a lease car, kinda regret not getting the V8 Fairlane, but I was worried it would make me look older then I really am.
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30-04-2011, 12:18 AM
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sorry to kill the nostalgia moment. But neither models do it for me at all. Neither did the statesman.. All just scream barge.
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30-04-2011, 12:32 AM
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30-04-2011, 12:40 AM
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Always loved pre ZF, never cared for much since then tho....
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30-04-2011, 12:51 AM
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The Fleet 1999 AU XR8 4sp adaptive shift, Black, Momo T-bar and S/wheel, Bodykit, 17" wheels, Sunroof - 180Ks - THE DAILY 1995 EF XR8 Manual  Heritage Green, Factory Bodykit and FTRs - 126Ks1986 XF Fairmont Ghia 4.1L EFI Regency Red, trip computer, venetians - 163Ks  1979 P6 LTD 351, Goldust - 185Ks 1989 Mazda MX5, Red 1.6L, 5sp manual - 102Ks |
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30-04-2011, 12:56 AM
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eb2 monty ur lane is mint!! any more pics??
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30-04-2011, 01:06 AM
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I'll try and dig out some more photos over the weekend.
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The Fleet 1999 AU XR8 4sp adaptive shift, Black, Momo T-bar and S/wheel, Bodykit, 17" wheels, Sunroof - 180Ks - THE DAILY 1995 EF XR8 Manual Heritage Green, Factory Bodykit and FTRs - 126Ks1986 XF Fairmont Ghia 4.1L EFI Regency Red, trip computer, venetians - 163Ks 1979 P6 LTD 351, Goldust - 185Ks 1989 Mazda MX5, Red 1.6L, 5sp manual - 102Ks |
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30-04-2011, 10:51 AM
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Paull - list of long wheelbase Fords is amazing. Yeah I sometimes look for BF Lane/LTD as a daily. Cool car cheap to run, (well better than the TS anyway)
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30-04-2011, 01:14 AM
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Please have a thread on that one. I'm not real keen on fairlanes and LTDs (brother had a fairlane) but that one is decent.
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30-04-2011, 01:23 AM
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The Fleet 1999 AU XR8 4sp adaptive shift, Black, Momo T-bar and S/wheel, Bodykit, 17" wheels, Sunroof - 180Ks - THE DAILY 1995 EF XR8 Manual Heritage Green, Factory Bodykit and FTRs - 126Ks1986 XF Fairmont Ghia 4.1L EFI Regency Red, trip computer, venetians - 163Ks 1979 P6 LTD 351, Goldust - 185Ks 1989 Mazda MX5, Red 1.6L, 5sp manual - 102Ks |
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30-04-2011, 02:15 AM
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yes i`ve always had a soft spot for lanes and ltd`s, the first ford v8 i ever drove and got to give a bit of stick and was a close to brand new, a 1976 silver (monarch?)ltd,........... fairlane marquis/ zc/zd in particular like these models, i`d happily have a modern version though.
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30-04-2011, 07:47 AM
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My first was a ZK I got it when I was an apprentice back in 1990 I replaced it with a NC when I finished my trade then I got company cars for a bit then came time for a toy so we got a ZC, I love the things and if they were still around my territory would have been a lane as would the fairmont Giha before it
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30-04-2011, 07:48 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I have a love with with Fairlanes also.
Father had a lovely white (were'nt they nearly all) mint ZA, I've had two ZB's & now have a ZG factory K code, mulberry, 1 owner with 107k in getting a respray. |
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30-04-2011, 07:55 AM
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always loved the au fairlanes myself, when i brought the ba i originally was looking for a au lane but i really had my heart set on buying a manual so i went the ba instead..
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30-04-2011, 08:40 AM
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I'm currently looking for a BA-BF model with relatively low km (re < 80,000km). All the good ones seem to be in Qld, WA or Vic. Not much in NSW.
If anyone has one, be sure to PM me. I'm located in Sydney. **** |
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30-04-2011, 09:45 AM
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Love the fairlanes.... wife has an NL V8 as a daily. My absolute favorites are the FBT's.... Love these so much I have two.... one blue and one red
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08-05-2011, 10:41 AM
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One or both wouldn't happen to be for sale would they? There ate 3 from carsales in WA two reds & a bluey. My dream garage: FBT 001 (yes that's right number 001) Two FBT'S as above. Blue & a red. T1 TL50 T2 TL50 T3 TL50 x 3 (yes all of them) KR1STOs MTL50. (I know it was for sale, but I couldnt come up 16k to buy it) Plus the current red beast. With some ah, improvements. Am I being greedy? Maybe. I just "want" the the 3T3's they are virtually all different IIRC. So all three would be like having the same car, only different. (Murray walkers voice just came into my head after that). The previous owners would be allowed to drive them whevever they wanted, & id allow die hard F'Lane & Tseries enthusiasts to come & drive them once a year. Sharing is caring, & I dont think you'd mind.......
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30-04-2011, 09:52 AM
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My dad had a LTD (1977 i think)the one with the RR Front, I think it was called a Silver Monarch. Had red velvet interior and a thermometer as a speedo. He had several as company cars, but this one was special.
Many great times in it as a kid. My mum once drove us from Sydney to the Gold coast and thought there was somethign wrong with it as it was shaking. My brother (10yo) leaned over and said "mum you are doing 180km/h!!!!" to which point she slowed down. Talk about a high speed lounge chair. I always wanted to buy one as a weekend cruiser, but do not have the space.
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Who doesnt have a softspot for a fairlane\ltd!
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