When the oil embargo hit in 1973 Detroit was ill prepared to offer consumers economical cars to counter skyrocketing gas prices. The Ford Fairmont, introduced in 1978 symbolized Americas shift from gas guzzling boats to a more practical means of transportation and the Fairmont became an immediate hit becoming one of the most successful first year models of all time.
This 1979 Fairmont station wagon found on Ebay is said to be a one owner car 40,450 original miles and based on the pictures that reveal a very original looking engine bay and a solid and clean underside it’s clear that this is a low mileage car. The car is said to drive very nice and straight without any leaks. The factory air, power windows and radio all work without any issues. The interior looks clean with minimal wear. The seller says the seats are leather but we’re not sure leather was an option on the Fairmont so we’re not convinced.
The exterior looks very clean with minimal wear and some bubbling to the vinyl paneling. Though not a car that would be a hit at the car shows, This Fairmont would make a great driver that has enough of curiosity factor to make it interesting. The seller has a BIN of $10,000, but we think a realistic price is less than half that.
I bought this car. It’s great but the seller shipped it damaged without revealing the damage occurred AFTER posting pics and vid and without revealing to me. I am now trying to resolve with them. I will post up again after all is settled. Other than the added dents in the driver’s side doors below the molding, the car is solid and will make a great project car.
Sweet looking car. I had a neighbour who had one like this, except it was white, and it didn’t have the faux woodgrain finish.
I miss my wagon. Had same one only in blue in the early 90’s