Garage - XD Fairmont Ghia ESP - Gone!
Cambo
April 22, 2011
Year:
1982
Make:
Ford
Model:
Falcon
Trim:
Fairmont Ghia ESP
Vehicle nickname:
XD Fairmont Ghia ESP - Gone!
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
Fully worked 5.8L / 351ci Cleveland, 4-speed Top Loader. This is the fastest car I ever drove; 165mph! It's gone now, but we still have it in spirit, my old man bought a standard Ghia with a 302 when he retired, we'd kept the wheels from the ESP since the new owner didn't want them, so now he's riding around on my old wheels, nice...
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
The 351ci was fully rebuilt, flat top pistons, Yella Terra heads, Edelbrock manifold, 600 Holley, roller rockers, full Genie exhaust. Awesome torque, you could leave it in 4th & drive around all day, at any speed...
Suspension Modifications:
Lots
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
The photo's of the red car don't show the original 15" Globe alloys, these were eventually located & fitted to the car
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
All original except for the Alpine stereo. These cars were well equipped for the period. Electric windows, central locking, airconditioning, velour trim...
1982
Make:
Ford
Model:
Falcon
Trim:
Fairmont Ghia ESP
Vehicle nickname:
XD Fairmont Ghia ESP - Gone!
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
Fully worked 5.8L / 351ci Cleveland, 4-speed Top Loader. This is the fastest car I ever drove; 165mph! It's gone now, but we still have it in spirit, my old man bought a standard Ghia with a 302 when he retired, we'd kept the wheels from the ESP since the new owner didn't want them, so now he's riding around on my old wheels, nice...
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
The 351ci was fully rebuilt, flat top pistons, Yella Terra heads, Edelbrock manifold, 600 Holley, roller rockers, full Genie exhaust. Awesome torque, you could leave it in 4th & drive around all day, at any speed...
Suspension Modifications:
Lots
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
The photo's of the red car don't show the original 15" Globe alloys, these were eventually located & fitted to the car
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
All original except for the Alpine stereo. These cars were well equipped for the period. Electric windows, central locking, airconditioning, velour trim...
