The Special Edition NL Fairlane* 1998 Never Looked So Good

[@DCB2018]

I currently own my late father's 1995 EF Series 1 Ford Fairmont, he bought it brand new, it has LPG and has a NF Fairlane front grille , I barely drive it, but I keep it in memory of my father.

[@RossReviewsau]

That awesome you keep it for that reason 🙏

[@liamgross7217]

Being able to keep your dad’s car especially one he cared about is a great thing. Hang onto it if you can. I have my dads, it brings back great memories. I’ve got kids now so they have their grand dads cars to play with as well.

[@jamesdennis2244]

Sounds like a nice Fairmont. Is it factory LPG

[@colmastro4373]

Brought a tear to my eye. My grandad owned a 94 fairlane which he used to take me to markets and his farm in as a kid in the 90s. Man this channel bringing the nostalgia with the last couple cars.

[@RossReviewsau]

So glad I could bring back some good memories mate 🙏👍

[@petermanuel7128]

Enjoyed the review of the Fairlane, Ross. Still a very good looking car. I can remember when they were brand new. They were real luxury cars that not many people could afford. Keep up the great reviews!

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed this one Peter! Definitely a thing of beauty you don’t see anymore.. amazing condition

[@Nick-1992-SRB]

This was my dads first car since we migrated to Australia from Serbia in (97) however I'm not sure was it the NL version or not I remember I was 5 and a half back then he bought if from a second hand car auction it was very exciting especially for me as a 5 year old boy remembering mainly farm tractors from my home country Serbia lol !

[@paulsmith3416]

Great review, that car is bloody immaculate, I always loved the 96-98 falcon - fairlanes

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Late-Night-Nate]

Credit to the owner, that is a mint NL Fairlane. Looks great on the Concorde 16's and whitewalls. Awesome review mate, being a huge E-series era fan, i thoroughly enjoyed this one!👍🏻👍🏻

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks brother definitely a credit to the owner! Was in amazing condition

[@joshthomson1935]

I had a 1995 NF Fairlane Ghia, I installed the same Steering wheel and the EL gear shifter surround. Loved cruising in the old girl, turned heads with 18 inch FPV Typhoon copies.

[@RossReviewsau]

This cars definitely can turn some heads when looked after eh

[@JackSmith-x8s]

I had a 1997 NL Fairlane Ghia with the 5.0 L V8. Same beige leather interior as that, but also beige on exterior. Owned it for 18 years. Beautiful car!

[@Nigel_noongar78]

I own a 97 El Fairmont Ghia, and with the Tickford six and catback exhaust it get up and goes and sounds great, especially for what I paid for it, it's my first car.

[@MartinJones123]

Nice 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

good stuff brother

[@djvali9577]

Ohhhh 😮 that is a clean NL! Credit to the owner

[@RossReviewsau]

Huge credit to the owner

[@hisheroship]

I am one of those guys who has had an NL Fairlane, and won’t be saying I wish I hadn’t sold it. It is an extremely good car. Mine has 360,000 km on it, and feels really good. It is not only the things that this car does well, which is almost everything, it is also the things it doesn’t do including the useless alarms and other modern bits of overreach. It is so nice to drive in all situations, it is good around town, and exceedingly good on the highway with that big engine ticking over slowly and the cruise control on. Beautiful seats Air Conditioning etc. mine is on LPG which also makes it very cheap. The cupholders have never annoyed me, and the only thing that I wish it had was better lights for night time. I have driven many other cars and keep coming back to this car as an incredibly well made good looking Australian bit of engineering. Here’s a challenge. If anyone else owns one how many interior lights are there? There are over 13, but I’m not sure how many.

[@rickwilkerson292]

15 in my nf mate

[@shreckm6470]

The ride was that smooth you didn't need a top on your coffee 😂

[@ianhelyar9553]

And the acceleration was so slow...

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣🤣🤣 that the way to look at it

[@shreckm6470]

@@ianhelyar9553 As my old man once said a second class ride is better than a first class walk.

[@ianhelyar9553]

@@shreckm6470 I didn't say it was a second class ride. I'd actually love to own it. I have an XR6 ute and it's a bit stiff, and only slightly faster.

[@rory8867]

Love the fairlanes,l currently have ZL and NL as well as a FGX XR6 ute. long live Aussie built Fords !!

[@RossReviewsau]

Great stuff mate 🇦🇺💪

[@Low760]

Those Concorde rims are awesome, they fit my Volvo 122 perfectly too, they are used on crown vics too.

[@RossReviewsau]

I love em.. very cool wheels

[@MartinJones123]

I knew somebody that had an NF/NL Ford Fairlane with the Windsor and ran it on LPG... It was also white but in pretty rough condition as it hauled gardening supplies, etc... Don't know if he still has it though... Great review! When is the AU comparison video coming out?

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

Great review Jono, and much credit to the owner for keeping this lovely big luxobarge in such great condition!

[@RossReviewsau]

Massive credit to the owner

[@richardbrimble1319]

Love the Fairlanes !!

[@RossReviewsau]

Beautiful cars

[@kevinsummersford4112]

Definitely a nice model I remember all these fairlane's and falcons getting around when I was growing up one of my favourite models as you don't see a lot of them now

[@RossReviewsau]

Very cool... yeh rare model to see now in decent condition

[@peteralexander3034]

My eyes just about lit up seeing you'd done a review on one of these amazing beasts Ross! I am quite privileged to say I was actually given a standard 1998 Fairlane Ghia for my very first car last year. But mine is a little more unique than most as not only does it have the 5.0 Windsor V8, but it was also converted to run on LPG as well as Petrol (Duel Fuel), which is not that typical for a V8 car to begin with. My Dad gave it too me when I got my P's, it used to be his car. My Godfather also owned it prior to that and his Stepfather bought it when it was almost new. Talk about hitting the jackpot, how I got so lucky to own such an amazing car with those kind of family ties still blows my mind at times now. It needs quite a bit of work which I can't necessarily afford right now. But even if money wasn't tight, I wouldn't trade it for the world :) Keep these cool as reviews coming Ross =D

[@RossReviewsau]

awesome story mate! glad you enjoyed this one

[@fossilfuelenthusiast]

Beautiful cars. Love mine

[@RossReviewsau]

Epic cars! 🇦🇺

[@Grechieman]

Awesome review, that is one clean as example, such a beautiful car!

[@RossReviewsau]

Very clean!

[@Xlerv8]

Loved this review , I remember these cars, definitely not the fastest, but a nice long distance ride

[@RossReviewsau]

Yup perfect cruisers

[@waynelee696]

Thanks Ross love almost every car u review want to go out and buy every one But have to pull my head in thanks for the good look around them all ✌

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoy them Wayne

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

These wheels really do suit the car. Overall an odd looking vehicle but not in a bad way.

[@RossReviewsau]

agree with this ;)

[@sonnysouthon1963]

This is a nice looking ford love the content bro yeah my father was into Ford's he owned a ef felcon Ghia and a ford Fairlane 90s model both cars looking good he kept them clean made me almost want one of these especially this felcon your driving or the EB felcon I'm a Holden man myself but I learned to appreciate fords the more I find out more about them it's ticking the right boxes for me rn and Id want to make my father proud by owning one one day

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoy the content mate

[@jethrox827]

In the old days we actually had factories producing products, all around the main cities. Most factories had an office out front where the sales guys and general manager worked. In the general managers marked parking spot was parked one of these. Ford and Holden always had special deals for companies to buy bulk. Well all that is gone.

[@MartinJones123]

But that's how they got their sales... Most private buyers would go for a Euro car because of the badge and frankly, better build quality... That's not saying these cars are garbage, Aussie luxo barges have much more character and are more reliable...

[@danparsons8831]

Thanks for reminding me why I should buy one of these!

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad I could help!

[@markdurl8341]

the fairlane also had the same wheelbase as the falcon station wagon, thats why you had such a roomy backseat. i actually got the chance to buy one a few years ago, i scrambled to get the cash up, i was just about to sign paperwork to take a out a loan against my car at the time, it got sold literally as i had the pen above the form lol

[@RossReviewsau]

damn would have been a mint car to have.. they dont last long when in good condition like this eh

[@markdurl8341]

@@RossReviewsau you win some, you lose some. im still kicking myself over missing out on an XF panel van when i was in my early 20s. i got the cash out from my savings and got to the guy who was selling just in time to watch it drive off.

[@pete508]

Yes Johnny the great old NL Fairlane,my uncle had one as a company car but the 5.0ltr & she would just float along a very smooth ride indeed & that one being 24yrs old is in mint condition,ok take care buddy loved it.

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers Pete! Absolute cruiser for sure

[@victorpeirce4753]

Another great review Jonny. When you did the O-1OOkmh test you must have had the gearbox set in Economy mode cause the 1st-2nd gear change was only just above 45OOrpm then hit 2nd and just bogged down. It could definitely do a better time. With the BTR 4 Speed they definitely need 4.11 diff gears and LSD to help with it's really tall gearing.👍

[@ThomasFG]

I was just thinking that myself, because they're a high 8's low 9's. 4.11's are overrated in a luxo barge, 3.45's is where i'd leave'em at. Nothing else (Similar to the AU). That NL was definitely in economy mode 🤣 Peak power is well above 4500rpm. So she still had plenty in reserve. Normal mode under WOT i think they'll shift around that 5000rpm - 5100rpm mark

[@victorpeirce4753]

@@ThomasFG I had a stock AU Falcon Forte BTR 4 Speed auto in 99 with 35,OOOkms and it ran 17.5 1/4 mile at Willowbank. I then put on Genie extractors, a custom 3inch mandrel exhaust system and 4.11 diff gears and then it ran 14.5 every pass and on the highway at 11Okmh she sat at 2600rpm plus I got better fuel economy. More revs doesn't always mean it uses more fuel ⛽ I swear to God Ford should have used 4.11 diff gears on ALL of their cars that came with the BTR 4 Speed auto. It just makes them so much more lively and drive able.💯 %

[@victorpeirce4753]

@@ThomasFG If it was WOT why did 1st-2nd change at 46OOrpm then?..like you said even in Economy mode it should still change on redline if you have the accelerater pedal mashed to the floor. Changing from 1st-2nd at 46OOrpm just made it bog down and slow it's time down heaps. In POWER mode it should hold the gears just above redline before upshifting.💯 %

[@ThomasFG]

@@victorpeirce4753 Because all the BTR basically did was make it electronic & add an extra gear lol GM did the same with TH400 which became it's own version essentially aka 4L80-E, however they had better gearing 1st - 3rd by far 🤣

[@ThomasFG]

@@victorpeirce4753 No on them older Econ/Norm mode falcons economy short shifted regardless of how wide open the throttle was haha ! It was a piss poor effort to save fuel with such long gearing. A holden 3.8L can cruise economy all day long BUT they had leaps apart gearing compared to Falcon's

[@Jo_Wardy]

I'm more into old-school Fairlaines of the early 70s ZD and ZG Fairlaines I do not like the ZH front end would prefer HZ Statesman but in the 90s I'd definitely go for a VR/VS Statesman but the Fairlaines do look cool but alot of 90s fords are really not in the best condition today and if it's a V8 and clean makes it even better even a Clean 6 cylinder would drive price up because clean ones are rare

[@nefflz]

Love them, but wind noise can be really noticeable at times

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I just love those wheels and would love a set for my ef That is a very good looking car 👍👍

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Nice looking car

[@RossReviewsau]

Beautiful

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Can't get enough of it

[@gloindigo9658]

I nearly bought one, at car city that had over 200thousand ks, 5 thousand dollars back like 7years ago. Kinda wish I got it. I remember it being massive In side and out. Beautiful car

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s a bargain 🤣 but yeh if only we had a crystal ball..

[@stevesnell2325]

Ah johns old fairlane it’s a very tidy car

[@RossReviewsau]

The very one.. super clean car

[@michaelcalder9089]

Love the "draggy"!

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s great

[@ianrogers4288]

I got a 97 nl concorde converted to manual great cars

[@RossReviewsau]

oh man that sounds cool

[@nathancarroll5859]

Anyone know if this is on SL springs or SSL? Love the ride height of it. Not too low

[@henryhiggins2021]

Cup holders weren't a thing in Australian cars . Back then there wasn't a drive thru maccas in every suburb like now days .

[@RossReviewsau]

very true!

[@steveh6054]

Hi. I have a EL Ford Fairmont I also live in Adelaide. I was pulled up by cops because I had wheel spacers on, cop said they are illegal. Got fined and forced to take off.

[@todd_harrison4500]

Another reason it looks like a Lincoln is the rims are actually from the Crown Vic/Lincoln platform!

[@RossReviewsau]

True I didn’t know that

[@wazowski6709]

Love my Concorde 💙

[@hellenic300]

Should come review my even more limited edition Concorde V8 one of 680.

[@RossReviewsau]

Man I would love that!

[@hellenic300]

@@RossReviewsau give me until tax time, going to cam and tune it and hopefully a close door respray, then I reckon she'll be perfect for you to review.

[@ralphthomas7868]

What a nice car,,,please excuse my heavy breathing here.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s amazing how clean it is eh

[@Michka1001]

The only thing letting it down is the fact it's missing the stock rims, they've always been a favourite of mine. Still a beautiful example none the less 😍

[@RetroTekGuyAU]

God I really miss my E series Falcon. I'd trade my XR6 B series for an E series XR6 straight away!

[@RossReviewsau]

They are getting so rare now !

[@josephwhittle632]

I used to own a 98 Fairmont ghia and would not recommend it to anyone was such a boat

[@johncabrera7695]

Would you recommend them to someone who likes boats?

[@josephwhittle632]

@@johncabrera7695 there is nothing good about these there slow outdated and unreliable

[@mahangaberryman6763]

Saw one of these in nz bro instantly knew it was a fairlane.

[@RossReviewsau]

Rare to see in this condition now

[@mahangaberryman6763]

@@RossReviewsau Yeah bro they are nice looking car's, the size of it is really good especially when it's a sedan

[@ianhelyar9553]

If the biggest complaint is the cupholder...

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣 yup it’s a minor detail.. car was epic

[@hisheroship]

I was thinking the same. I think my biggest complaint is the driving lights at night time. I have no other issues with my one.

[@TheCraney15]

You need to get in a NC Fairlane. See where it all started.

[@RossReviewsau]

one day lets hope we see a nice one on the channel

[@TheCraney15]

I have a really ruff one if your ever in South Australia haha

[@FDLTDCLEVO]

Concorde

[@RossReviewsau]

The wheels are yes

[@brettclausen4429]

Used them in Byron bay for limos’then the AU V8 Fairlanes for limos around Byron and airport jobs to the Gold Coast and Brisbane Great cars I loved it

[@james22939]

My grandpa and dad fixed one and sold it pretty fast

[@RossReviewsau]

They are desirable that’s for sure

[@Benarnott-c2x]

Fav to see

[@evanboubouka3031]

I thought these came with the Tickford engine as standard?

[@RossReviewsau]

Guess not

[@hellenic300]

Only the I6 Concorde edition came with the Tickford motors

[@wendymorgan6651]

🤟cruiser

[@RossReviewsau]

Wicked cruiser

[@glennschadow3779]

Noice , not really keen on the rims but still looks good .

[@RossReviewsau]

Great example NL

[@Andyc351]

Try and test a Tickford Fairlane

[@RossReviewsau]

I reviewed a Fairlane by tickford.. coming soon

[@Andyc351]

@@RossReviewsau excellent!

[@GeNeRuStPlayer]

What are the wheels called ?

[@johncabrera7695]

Fairlane Concorde Mesh wheels.

[@RossReviewsau]

Concorde

[@iva00005]

The amount of times I've spilled my can of coke in my old EL fairmont. It really is the worst cup holder design but other than that it was a good car

[@RossReviewsau]

HAHA RIP coke can.. the car is a gem tho ;)

[@daman7129]

Its a shame the fg never came out in a fairlane version.

[@RossReviewsau]

It is 🥲

[@ESISTTIGER]

THE NF/DF NL/DL were the last good looking Fairlane/LTD I can not lie The AU wasn't too bad but still questionable The BA/BF was just a disaster They didn't even try To me they look like a BA wagon with Fairmont ghia bits and a sedan rear end graphed on (badly at that)

[@acebull7408]

It looks like a nf

[@EnkeiTenjin]

And it looks EXACTLY like an NL

[@johncabrera7695]

It has a NF grille.

[@RossReviewsau]

not an NF im 100% sure

[@dcr1545]

What rubbish model. A friend had the XR8 and it had a little spanner that would light up on the dash when it was due for a service. It would come on all the time and the car was a year old. Oh and slow 😆 super slow with no sound.

[@RossReviewsau]

its not about being quick in this car.. its the ride and how smooth it is.. i loved this

[@dcr1545]

@@RossReviewsau lmao cmon mate. Can you for once not take it personally. I wasn't in anyway talking about you. I'm talking about the car. My opinion is allowed right?

[@dcr1545]

@@RossReviewsau besides Ross I my comment was in relation to the XR8 in that model. The XR8 was a nice car to drive. Very smooth, soft suspension for a V8, nice steering. A good car. Interior well rubbish. Looks to each their own. Power 😆 today's four cylinder would beat it. Don't take thing's so personally. I like your input on many car's. If I disagree with some of your comments big deal. Who am I? Another car lover with a opinion. Have a great day.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@dcr1545 ? how did i take that personally haha.. each to their own man no disrespect

[@dcr1545]

@@RossReviewsau all good. You love your Ford's mate. You stick up for them big time and hey why not. As I said I like your opinions on car's and have watched many of your videos. Keep it up but you will every now and then see negative comments from me. Doesn't mean I'm right. It's just my opinion.

[@lancegraham7722]

Cup holders, really?

[@RossReviewsau]

I find them interesting

[@Benarnott-c2x]

Vs vt

[@jamesfrench7299]

The wheels look too bogan to me. Why does everybody want their car to look sporty. Why not regal with terrible handling and body roll to match?

[@johncabrera7695]

The wheels are no larger than factory 16"... just the Concorde 16" are fitted to this vehicle.

[@EnkeiTenjin]

16” Concorde meshes look bogan to you? Sorry they’re not your normie Peugeot 306 alloys mate.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Steel rims with ornate metal covers. Why sporty all the time? No mags on a Fairlane.

[@RossReviewsau]

really? they are just special edition wheels of the concorde model.. look mint i think

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@RossReviewsau I can think of an alternative word that sounds abit like mint.