1973 Ford Fairlane 500 ZF Auto

QLD • Private
32
Odometer5,000km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic

Comments from the seller

Vehicle purchased by Father as the 2nd owner in 1974 on the Gold Coast with 6400 Miles on the odometer. Has remained in the family since. Was deregistered for a period of about 5 years and then decided to carry out a professional full body restoration in 2014. Original log book retained with vehicle. Ford ZF Fairlane 04/73 393ci Cleveland stroker, original matching numbers block. Rotisserie restoration with all fastener anodised, chrome plated. Painted 2Pac Polar white. Smoothed engine bay, wheel tubs widened. Custom made subframe connectors powder coated. Modified original fuel tank / 100L. Gas strut boot. Battery relocated to boot. Vehicle custom rewired throughout. Dynamat insulation. Autometer gauges, wideband AFR gauge, original speedo cluster retained and set back to zero after restoration completed. Custom interior, new original spec seat belts complete. New front windscreen. Custom accelerator pedal / cable. Front and rear bumpers chromed and brackets powder coated. All stainless trims polished. Weld Prostar 15in wheels 255/60R15 & 215/60R15. Original engine block half grouted, Line bored-Honed, Square decked. Rollmaster line bore torrington set. Alloy main girdle and Hi Energy oil pan. Scat 4340 internally balanced crank with 6in H-beam rods. Romac balancer. Forged pistons .030". 2V CHI alloy heads 2.08/1.6in flowed 278cfm@.600". Yella Terra platinum rockers, trend 3/8 pushrods. Comp cams Solid flat tappet cam with Comp cool face lifters. Parker funnelweb intake Holley HP750 carb modified. ICE 2 step ignition system with voltage booster. Magnafuel quickstar fuel pump with BLP return reg. Pacemaker 1-7/8in 4into1 4V cermaic coated headers, custom single 3.25in tig welded exhaust with custom built stainless muffler. Engine dynoed 560Hp@6500 and 520Ft/lb@5000. Custom brass tank 3 core serp. flow radiator with EL fans. Mezzeire electric water pump. Rollerised C4 trans with rev pattern transbrake, ceramic coated bell housing. 4200 convertor. B&M trans cooler with fan. B&M pro ratchet shifter. Powder coated braced 9in diff 4.11 strange gears, trutrac centre 31 spline axles. Caltracs, Koni adjustable rear shocks and new springs. Custom driveshaft and modified cross member also powder coated. Comp cams vac pump for brakes installed but not connected. RRS front end suspension, coil overs and control arms. RRS disc brakes front and rear. New manual steering box and coupling. XA GT Steering wheel. Vehicle has travelled approx. 2931 miles sisnce resto. Never been track run. On club rego and selling unregistered.

Car details

ø
Vehicle description
ZF 500 Sedan 4dr Auto 3sp 351
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Maroon
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 351L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
December 2023
Build date
April 1973
Compliance date
April 1973
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-14867335
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
5750cc
Engine Size (L)
5.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Column
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launch Year
1973
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
Gen 2 (ZF/ZG/ZH)
Series
ZF
Badge
500
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Not Determined
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Referred
Pay less to upgrade to this car
Estimated cost before offer
Get an offer for your car and reduce the overall cost of this purchase
Accept your offer online
Get paid in 1 business day
Upgrade to your next car
Zane is the seller
Location
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Member since
2014
Verified information
Phone number

Get in touch with the seller

By proceeding, you agree to carsales network's T&Cs and Privacy Policy. See Personal Information Collection Statement.By ticking 'I'm interested in finance', you consent to carsales network providing your information to Driva Pty Ltd who may contact you. carsales network may receive referral fees or loan commissions.
Call the seller
Expert car reviews on Ford Fairlane
Pay through carsales

Get in touch with the seller

By proceeding, you agree to carsales network's T&Cs and Privacy Policy. See Personal Information Collection Statement.By ticking 'I'm interested in finance', you consent to carsales network providing your information to Driva Pty Ltd who may contact you. carsales network may receive referral fees or loan commissions.
Call the seller
ø Specifications have been sourced from Automotive Data Services Pty Ltd (Redbook) and are based on manufacturer standard features and specifications, some of which may require subscription. Actual features and specifications for this vehicle may differ. Please confirm these details with the seller.
+ P-Plate approval status is provided as a guide only, using data sourced from a variety of government and industry based sources. You should verify the status of the vehicle with relevant state / territory authorities and the vehicle manufacturer / authorised agent. carsales is not liable for any loss or damages (other than in respect of any liability which may not lawfully be excluded) relating to your use of, or reliance on, data contained on this site. By using this site you acknowledge that you use the information subject to the terms of the above disclaimer and notice.
Scan to download the carsales app
    DownloadAppCta
    AppStoreDownloadGooglePlayDownload
    Want more info? Here’s our app landing page App Store and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
    © carsales.com.au Pty Ltd 1999-2026
    In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.