1971 Ford ZD Fairlane 351 V8 - Bronze Wine Metallic

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New Mortdale, NSW, 2223

1971 Ford ZD Fairlane 351 V8 - Bronze Wine Metallic

$59,990

Model Range

$45,000 - $59,990

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Odometer 93,985 miles

Body type Sedan

Fuel Petrol

Transmission Fmx 3-Speed Column Automatic

Vehicle Overview

1971 Ford Fairlane ZD K-Code 351.

The 1971 Ford Fairlane ZD 500 occupies an appealing place in Australian motoring history, combining the scale and comfort of a luxury sedan with the character of Ford's sought-after Cleveland V8. This example is the K-Code 351 version, presented in Bronze Wine Metallic with a contrasting black vinyl interior and retaining the imposing proportions that made the ZD Fairlane such a distinctive flagship.

Its mechanical specification is well suited to relaxed grand touring. The 351 Cleveland 2V V8 is paired with the factory FMX three-speed automatic, operated through a column shift, while power steering makes the large sedan more manageable in everyday driving. A 9-inch limited-slip differential adds further interest to the drivetrain and reinforces the car's period performance credentials without compromising its fundamentally composed, cruising-oriented character.

The exterior presents an external repaint in the original Bronze Wine colour. The engine bay, door jambs and boot retain their original paint, providing useful visual continuity and preserving some of the car's factory character. Original chrome and stainless-steel trim remain in place, and the body is described as straight and free of rust or accident damage. Red-wall Aquatread tyres and bright hubcaps complete the period appearance in a manner that suits the Fairlane's formal design.

Inside, the original black trim is a major part of the car's appeal. The seat coverings, door cards, hood lining, crash pad, dashboard, gauges, Superfringe radio and steering wheel are all retained, with the interior described as showing very little wear. Rather than converting the Fairlane into a modified muscle sedan, this specification preserves its identity as a large Australian luxury car with genuine V8 substance.

The engine was rebuilt at the time of the repaint and is stated to have covered approximately 500 miles since that work. The listing describes the car as starting easily and running smoothly, while the original driveline remains in place. The boot retains its original mat, spare wheel and tools, and even the boot light is reported to be operational. These details add to the sense of an unusually complete and carefully preserved example.

1971 Ford Fairlane ZD 500
K-Code 351 Cleveland 2V V8
FMX three-speed column automatic transmission
Factory power steering
9-inch limited-slip differential
Bronze Wine Metallic exterior with black vinyl trim
Original interior fittings and period Superfringe radio
93,985 miles displayed

With its substantial road presence, authentic specification and largely original cabin, this ZD Fairlane offers a distinctly Australian interpretation of V8 luxury motoring. It is an historically significant full-sized Ford whose appeal lies as much in its preservation and period atmosphere as in the effortless character of its 351 Cleveland drivetrain.

Other highlights include Condition: Used; Powertrain: Petrol; Transmission: FMX 3-speed column automatic; Drive train: 9-inch Limited Slip Differential; Doors: 4.