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Mattm · 12-21-2001, 01:01

Am thinking of buying one, you guys got any opions, pros cons etc.

Thanks,

Matt

Rastus · 12-21-2001, 01:09

They're a good looking car that's for sure. Got the extra grunt from a 190 something KW Windsor, and they've also got the nice looking mesh grill from memory. I don't think there was many of them so could hold its value.
Always liked the look of a Fairlane/LTD dropped on it's arse with some nice rims...sweet. And a Tickford "8" has gotta be good.
Russell.

Rastus · 12-21-2001, 01:12

here we go ..Tickford site has some info. Nice..very nice Tickford Site

Click on 1998.:s5

Mattm · 12-21-2001, 20:01

yeah the definately look the goods and got a bit of go too. I have always liked fairlanes for size but you need a lot more grunt to haul the big bastard around. Haven't seen too many around either which I like, bit of uniqueness. There are a couple of good articles on the net too -

http://www.buscentre.com.au/lifestyl...e_tickford.htm

http://drive.fairfax.com.au/content/.../review12.html

Anyone own a NL fairlane with any probs????

Matt

Mr Sparkle · 12-21-2001, 21:41

The Tickford Fairlane is a great bit of gear. You get the whole GT works (excepting a slightly modified exhaust with reduced volume), and a superb interior. They are great value as well, having depreciated like bitches. I have had the joy to ride in one and of the long wheelbase Falcons (bar the AU TL series) it's an absolute winner. If I was going for a long wheelbase model this would have to be it, just for the mix of performance and value. Two thumbs up!

Adam W · 12-21-2001, 21:44

I don't recall there being any problems with the NL Fairlanes, it probably helps that the Tickford Fairlane was at the end of the NL lifecycle.

12-23-2001, 18:45

ive test driven one..

all i can say o aaaaaaaaaaaRRRrrrrrrrroooOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooo! fffffffffffffffff**** do they go hard, my god! havent driven something that big that goes so bloody hard, amazing car, looks frickin gorgeous and goes even better

wicked car! get one! if u can find one
theres only 106 in aus.
ive driven 1, HA!

and seen 3.

the one i drove had 18,000 on the clock
was goin for $32,000

FTEfan · 12-23-2001, 22:51

Saw 1 in Queanbeyan today. Dark blue with matching plates. Very nice.

12-23-2001, 23:12

heres a pic for those who havent seen it b4 :s5

botch · 12-24-2001, 02:27

Thats a sweeet fairlane!

Where does the fairlane "CONCORDE" fit in?? Is a done by ford, tickford or someone else. I have driven one and was quite impressed by the overall package, mainly the suspension and wheel combo.:s5

Also, I saw an AU FAIRLANE today with SPORTSMAN stickers on it....I didnt know that they were still running sportsmans, or maybe it was just a sticker kit and big wheels???