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03/07/2025 1:54 pm
This 1967 Ford Fairlane 390 GTA was a really nice road car. The Z-code 390 put out a respectable 335 HP and with its C6 3 speed automatic, it was easy to drive. I loved that 390. I had the same setup in my '68 Galaxy fastback and it was a workhorse. I put about 300,000 miles on it before putting it out to pasture.
For the more serious guy who wanted a street legal potent drag car, this 1966 Fairlane 427 R-code hardtop was one of only 57 made. Rated at 425 HP and 480 lb/ft of torque, it was mostly sold with a 4 speed manual. Oversized front disc brakes and 9" 4:11 rear was standard along with a beefed up suspension. It had many successes in the Super Stock class.
03/07/2025 2:21 pm
Awesome pics Rich of two of my favorites! I have this in mint green w/light tan interior. I've always appreciated the HEFT of GMP models, this one included. Except for the slightly wider-than-stock front wheel track, these are great replicas, loaded with authentic detail. I wish ALL models had magnetized hubcaps and/or wheelcovers! 🤔 🤔
03/07/2025 7:12 pm
I too have the mint green. I agree the GMP models are terrific and hold up well with the mint cars.
03/07/2025 8:31 pm
04/07/2025 5:23 am
"I too have the mint green."
In addition to Marty's slick street rod version.... he had, if I recall correctly, another - a mint green - that he sacrificed for his Mercury drag / funny car project. The man has guts! 😬 😬 😬
04/07/2025 11:33 am
@chris - LOL! A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do! There were literally no other options.
I will say that disassembling the GMP Fairlane taught me a lot about why their cars were soooooooo good! GMP did metal where other makers did plastic. Where one piece would suffice to reproduce a component, GMP would use two or three.