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1977 Ford Fairlane 500 ZH Auto

NT • Private

Comments from the seller

For sale is a genuine 1977 Ford Fairlane ZH 500, finished in factory Spanish Red (Z868) with a cream vinyl roof and matching interior trim. Powered by the smooth and dependable 302 Cleveland V8, this Fairlane delivers effortless cruising and timeless 1970s Australian luxury. A largely original and honest survivor, this example has been maintained to a high standard with extensive recent mechanical work for reliability. The paint and trim present well for its age, while period-correct “Jelly Bean” mag wheels give it that classic Aussie stance. Significant maintenance and upgrades completed, including: • New front suspension, bushes, brake lines and brakes • New radiator and water pump • New air-conditioning compressor • New spark plugs, leads, distributor and fuel pump All major components have been refreshed, ensuring it runs smoothly and drives beautifully — ready to enjoy as-is.

Car details

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Vehicle description
ZH 500 Sedan 4dr Auto 3sp 4.9
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Cream
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 4.9L
Build date
February 1977
Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost of financeSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19688214
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4949cc
Engine Size (L)
4.9L
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
1977
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
Gen 2 (ZF/ZG/ZH)
Series
ZH
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
Check with relevant authority
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Referred
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