1979 Ford Fairmont

Additional Info:

1979 Ford Fairmont 4-Door Sedan — Genuine Arizona Desert Survivor, Fox Body Platform

Item Specifics

Year

1979

Make

Ford

Model

Fairmont

Trim / Body

Base — confirm trim (Base vs. Futura) before listing

Vehicle Title

Clear

Title State

Arizona

Engine

200 CID (3.3L) Inline 6

Transmission

Automatic — C3 or C4 TBD

Drive Type

RWD

Body Type

Sedan

Condition

Project Vehicle

VIN

9K92T207473

Odometer

Approx. 40,913 — not warranted, leading digit unclear

State of Origin

Arizona

For Sale By

Private Seller

Car Type

Passenger Vehicles

There's a particular kind of car that only comes out of the desert, and this is one of them. No road salt. No rust belt winters. Just decades of dry Arizona air, and it shows in the parts of this car that matter most: straight, uncrushed body panels and a structure with no collision history.

This 1979 Fairmont has spent the last decade parked and preserved rather than driven and neglected, and it's ready for its next chapter, whether that's a full restoration, a Fox Body parts donor, or a project for someone who wants to bring a genuine survivor back to life.

Why This Car Matters

The Fairmont shares its Fox platform underpinnings with the Mustang, Capri, and Thunderbird of this era, making it a real find for restorers and parts hunters working on any of those models. Clean sheet metal like this, out of a dry Southwest climate, doesn't come around often.

What You're Getting

● Straight body panels, no collision damage

● Clean Arizona title, in hand, ready to transfer

● 200 CID (3.3L) inline-6, automatic transmission

● All 4 hubcaps present

● Original chrome trim, bumpers, and window surrounds mostly intact

● Whitewall tires

● Bonus stash of original trim and parts included: front grille, rocker moldings, and more, currently riding in the trunk

● Keys operate doors, trunk, and glovebox

● Locking gas cap with key included

● Courtesy light still functions, a good early sign for the electrical system

Honest Condition, No Surprises

This is a project car, sold as-is, and we want you to know exactly what you're getting into:

● Does not currently run, needs battery and fuel system service after storage

● Rust present in multiple areas, see photos for full detail and extent

● Windshield has a crack along the bottom edge

● Rear doors do not currently open

● AC components are present but disconnected, hoses in trunk

● Interior is a grayish blue with solid bench seating, manual windows and locks, no power accessories

● Rear glass shows surface staining from storage, likely cleans off

See It For Yourself

Available for inspection by appointment, serious buyers welcome to look it over, check the tag, and ask questions.

Sale Terms

● $500 deposit required through eBay

● Cash for the balance upon purchase and turning over title

● Clean Arizona title transfers at sale

● Sold as-is, where-is

● Buyer responsible for securing pickup or transport arrangements

● Gilbert, Arizona, pickup and inspection scheduling confirmed after contact

If you know Fox Body, you know why a car like this, straight and rust-belt-free, is worth a serious look. Questions welcome.