1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2-Door Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Tour

I have recently purchased my first classic car, this 1965 Ford Fairlane 500. Always wanted to own a classic and couldn't pass it up to buy a rust free car that was just about perfect (requiring minor work) a 289 V8 and a 3 speed manual on the column. It was traded in at my Dad's dealership for those who are not apart of the saabkyle04 facebook page and I bought it last week. I am looking forward to working on the car myself and fixing/replacing things as needed. Car drives like a dream and looks great. It's mostly original except for new upholstery, a decent paint job matching the original color, and a few nick nacks. Original 289 V8 numbers matching and 114k original miles. Like I said I am so excited to have this opportunity, there will be many videos on this car! hope you all enjoy! In this video I give a full in depth tour of the 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I also show the engine and the details of it, start it up and see how it sounds under acceleration. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.

[@andyman30]

Nice to see a young person like yourself interested in vehicle from the 60's

[@bratwa]

I love when people restore an old car, and keep it all factory. Factory paint, interior etc.

[@GalenMacziewski95]

I am so envious of you. You have a 2010 Gen Coupe Fully Loaded, and now this. Congrats on the purchase of your "new" classic car. Keep you the great work.

[@zaidrim]

Very nice Ford Fairlane. I have not driven a 3 speed on the column since high school. It is good to know that some of us are buying and fixing up classic cars. I like the 1966 Volkswagen Beetle you have on another video as well.

[@A7X447]

I like the lights that come on, on the instrumental board,on old cars. Or the dash board, whatever, I LOVE IT!

[@jasonhagar1758]

My first car was a 1965 Fairlane 500 four door. It was amazing!!!! My brother also had a 1965 Fairlane 500. His was a 2 door pillarless coup. His was the same color as yours until he painted it black.

[@josephbober7284]

@saabkyle04 ive watched many of your videos and i gotta complement you by saying you do a great job thoroughly reviewing in depth on pretty much every aspect of any car you review. appreciated

[@cjay88]

So cool to see how cars were built back then. Drastic change from new cars today! Awesome purchase, I am very jealous!

[@srrymonkey]

You are one lucky man Kyle. This is a BEAUTIFUL Classic car!

[@atlantic1952]

Very nice motor, very well cared for. Its nice to see a young man appreciate a sixties car. Thanks for posting and happy motoring!

[@jakesaintsrow123]

I Loved the 82-85 Accord...Our 82 Sedan Lasted Over 22 Years! My favorite generation for accord 82-85...Good Luck!

[@NFSMAN50]

Why the low views for this? only 88k, man some people dont appreciate the classics!

[@InlinePaul]

That is one fine car. I love it. I had a column shifted manual transmission in my '63 Chevy Biscayne and in my '77 F100. I sure miss that column shifter and wish they would offer them today. My dream car would be this one or perhaps a more economical Falcon 6-banger equipped similar to this '65 Fairlane. Gotta love the simplicity of the controls. Great styling, not the blah styling of modern cars.

[@IRWAutomotive]

Awesome! This reminds me a whole lot of a couple old fords that my dad had about 10 years ago: a 1970 Ford Torino Hardtop 351C 4 speed, 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible 351C Auto, and 1972 Gran Torino Sport Hardtop, 351 Cobra Jet 4 speed!

[@IKhanNot]

Excellent purchase. This car looks simple and straightforward to work on plus there's no more of a rewarding feeling than doing the job yourself!

[@KevinLee-nb8tn]

Great job, I grew up in one nearly identical . You nailed it.

[@KW1689]

Hi Kyle! This is a very nice car you bought. You should have seat belts installed in the rear seat & shoulder belts for the front too. Doing this will give you & your passengers more safety in this car. Hope you will consider this. Take Care.

[@MercedesF700]

So now that you own a nice, classic car, I sure hope you're not gonna drive this like crazy because I think that classics like this should just be driven on the weekends to a vacation spot of some sort. Nice car Kyle. Very well maintained and kept. Congratulations on your first "classic car".

[@AustinBishop97]

I remember riding in my grandpa's car just like this except it was an auto. He eventually sold it, I would give anything to have him and this car back.

[@3101010]

Great purchase, hang on to it and take care of it, Its a classic car that will always be worth keeping.

[@jesdadotcom]

I really like the roofline of this car. Its clean, formal, and tasteful.

[@wil48823]

My dad had one of these when I was in high school. It was a '66. Same manual on the column. I don't remember having any trouble driving it, even as a new driver.

[@514570HP]

Absolutely beautiful !!!!!!!! This is the way to show a car.

[@raptor750r]

my dad has a 65 Ford Econoline with "3 on the tree" just like this. Also has drum brakes all around, no power steering, or brakes. Its tough to drive but i love driving an old classic. They don't build em like they use to! And remember, "don't crush em, restore em!"

[@DizzyMan24]

By far the best vehicle you've done!

[@SubieSean]

Congrats dude, this thing sounds amazing. I bet getting use to that transmission is freakin hard!! lol

[@Lukasdw02]

Kyle! That is an awesome car! I love Fairlane's. They're some of my favorite classic cars of all time!

[@bluedoris88]

great car. I did similar , bought a good 68 cutlass sedan,, have had it 30 odd years now. love it. geoff England

[@gajda1984]

Been waiting for this. You are lucky to have one at your age man! you have good taste in cars.

[@halfwit134]

wow kyle congradulations on you're purchase i would love to have a classic car when i get older, but you don't find many nice classic cars here in Mass. like you would down there i would think. That car is in tip top shape from what i have seen. I hope you enjoy you're "new" classic Fairlane and it's to bad you're family doesn't have that 48 super deluxe any more that car was really nice! and so isn't this one!

[@Motorfordtoyota]

Oh man, I saw the pics of this on facebook first, and boy is it a beauty!! Amaing car you have there Kyle. Im jealous!!

[@UncleBubbles94]

That is an amazing car you have there Kyle, coming from a guy who used to run around a yard full of classics, and coincidentally, has the same name.

[@hondaftw1234]

Good luck with your classic! I think old cars have more character than new ones. I would love to have a 1986-1991 Honda prelude!

[@Samspianopage]

Love these old dowegers, especially how you have to play the wee manual gearstick game, and remember what the pattern was to select different gears.

[@gene978]

Quite a FUn and Simple Classic. That was a popular color in the day. Had the 61 Dodge Dart Seneca that color! Only option was the push button trans! Loved it only 60K on the 225 Slant six! What a fun car. And with your simple Classic not to much to go wrong. Because they ALWAYS need something. haha

[@rootbeerfan6]

You lucky ass punk!! I am jealous. I love old cars and this one sounds bad to the bone. Southern folks can find good old cars. Take really good care of this gem.

[@monarch1957]

It's been awhile since I drove a 3 on the tree I used to have a 50 Frod with that feature as that was the only transmission available then. Your car looks to be in great condition.

[@floridaproductions]

Nice choice these cars are very collectible and the prices are right . Keep it forever ....

[@wotan20]

Congrat. This a unique combination. Normally Ford Fairlane used to be more of a housewife's car, or maybe of a young student. The colour testifies for it, specially if it would be with a more basic engine like the 200 inline six, with auto . With this premium drivetrain though, it was more of a sleeper.

[@klaudijav9164]

Such a nice car♡

[@zanjani13]

congrats kyle on this great purchase of this classic car. hope to see you at some cruises and shows near my hometown .

[@NGrevolutionary]

Lucky...I've got the original 221 V8 in mine. Sounds like a lawn mower engine! Your fairlane looks (and runs) really nice! I myself prefer the earlier-60s-late-50s models, back when they had fins, but the 64s and 65s really look very classy.

[@sexualturbulence2010]

Hey Kyle,I've viewed over 10 vids this week alone..None of them convinced me until I saw this one..I love the way you refurbished this car...I love Older Vehicles too..I also just subscribe to your page...Keep up the Great Work...Take Care...

[@MrThestig8]

That "three on the tree" would drive me insane!

[@harisatriyono3059]

Such a nice classic car,Probally good choice for A classic holiday

[@mel2171994]

Just keep us posted on any new stuff you do with this awesome car ;)

[@MrRueruerue1367]

How sweet. 289 and a Three on the Tree.

[@MrMax89]

Congrats Kyle. It is an Awesome car. I had a 69 AMC Rambler as my first car and the 'Three on the Tree' was cool. Enjoy it and take care of it. I would like to see videos of it being worked on too, but I am not sure if other people would, so that would be up to you. Again, Nice Car!!

[@jammer96]

Engine sounds fantastic on that car Kyle! I love classic cars.

[@SugarBearMosher]

THAT HORN. SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@MostlyBuicks]

The 1965 was a one year only body style. Yours is a 2 door sedan. I had the 2 door hardtop (Sportscoupe) with the 289 and a 4 speed manual. Nice cars.

[@AndreyS306]

Congratulations on your purchase of this car, it's very good choose, i think. What a nice engine sound... hey nice video quality.

[@maeng97]

great condition, congrats on the purchase kyle!

[@Lyokofan24]

good fine Kyle, man thats an awesome car, i wish could have bought it, Its Awesome Good luck and have fun with it, make sure to take it to some car shows!

[@LordOvApokolips]

Kyle please find an SS Chevelle with the 454. That would be epic. Keep up the awesome work dude.

[@Jon3800]

Nice car Kyle, I just recently got a classic myself. A 1979 Chev Malibu with a 267cid V8 (4.4L)

[@fiero2]

Very nice review ! I would like to see more classic cars for sale in your channel ! Great video !

[@farmgirlok]

Enjoyed your video...great car. I had a 65 Fairlane also......hardtop...289 V8. It was Rangoon Red. It ran!!!! Would give anything if I had kept it.

[@YELLOWxSNOW]

congrats on the purchase, this thing is sharrrrp

[@kirk12345100]

now thats what a real car sounds like

[@Bajaheat]

kyle if you decide to get a radio heres a tip...have it mounted in the glove box my grandpa has a 1955 chevy bel air and a 57 nomad and they both have radios in the glovebox which is nice bc it still has that original look to it....i like your car btw

[@AnonymoussourceL0L]

@christich99 Before fuel injection, we had carburetors which relied on suction from the intake of air to get the gas and air to mix to be forced into the engine to burn. Fuel injection, pumps the gas/air mixture via high pressured nozzles and atomizes the fuel for better burning. Carburetors or "carbs" are extremely inefficient. You would burn more fuel at a stand still and would not optimize performance outputs. However, you can get fuel injection conversions for classic cars.

[@Jon3800]

@saabkyle04 thanks man. I'll be sure to vid it to see if it fires when I picked up the Olds from hibernation. It's last ran 6 years ago

[@coolcrafter77]

That is so dam beautiful I like how you fixed it up

[@MultiAustin11]

Beautiful car bud! That 3 speed must be confusing! Can't wait to see the test drive!!!!!

[@DailyDriver.]

its beautiful kyle...congrats...love the restoring you have done...btw it sounds fantastic!

[@jimmyclaw99]

The second generation Corvairs are fine cars. The first gen cars had issues with the swing axle rear suspension and that is where they get their bad reputation from but from 1965-1969 they had fully independent suspension derived from the Corvette. They also happen to be the best looking Corvairs. I still wouldn't call them safe compared to a modern car, but they are actually much safer than almost any American car of that era because of their excellent handling and braking.

[@myespion]

Gotta love cars from the 60's, lots of room, ashtrays galore and enough trunk room to store 3 dead hookers. This 289 has slightly more horsepower and torque as my 95 Grand Marquis' 281. It probably was great getting 8 miles to the gallon and not caring. lol

[@teeituprt]

Awesome as always, Kyle!

[@ClassicNintendoShow]

This is the first video result that pops up for "1965 Ford". :D

[@dave11686]

Congratulations Kyle!

[@CornflakesYognaut]

MY GOD, THE SOUND!

[@AnonymoussourceL0L]

I love the powerless steering. power steering dumbs down the driving feel. Granted, I don't hate power steering, but there's something about a heavy steering that makes it feel tight.

[@kr0pp]

oh man...intro was just epic. I feel like buying an old cadillac now...too bad i live in Europe, there aren't many options

[@JimmyDean404]

@Rorycarguy yeah he has the ones with the hub caps aswell...was sitting for 16 years. Was surprised he got it as far as he did. Sounds pretty sweet. Those straight sixes can sing.

[@AMmuscle442]

Nice car man. I have a 65 Mustang coupe that I have a couple of videos on my channel about. I'll probably put more in the spring. Love those 289 Fords. Classic American cars. Love ur channel by the way. Keep it up man and be sure to make more visa on ur Fairlane. Congratulations on ur first classic.

[@Riseupracing2091]

Beautiful car Congrats Kyle

[@jidstores]

Congrats on the purchase hope u enjoy it

[@mazda3guy00]

Very nice car Kyle. Glad you have it and enjoy it :)))

[@iRaceAllDay]

I love the way it sounds.

[@AnonymoussourceL0L]

@saabkyle04 have you had problems with the carburetor? If so, how often, and what are the running costs of replacing parts for this car. We are looking to buy a classic car between 50s and 60s. And "reliable" classic cars you can think of?

[@w140fan]

i am considering a 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190D diesel as my first classic i'm 18 and some people think it's strange that i'm not into sport's car's i don't care what they say i'm a luxury car man it'll supplement my current Mercedes perfectly

[@Declipse16]

I'm envious! i want a classic car!

[@gzaiat]

One interesting thing, is that this engine has so much toque, that you can go at 20mph in 3rd gear normally!

[@malcolmman89]

Good buy, looks like a great car!

[@perfoodleschnitz]

It looks incredible.

[@rompn4x]

Make sure you use oil with a high zinc content. New oils have less zinc for emission purposes and they tend to wear out flat tappet camshafts. Some companies make a zinc additive you can put in.

[@senorkaboom]

Wow!! The H pattern for the standard column shift. Gosh!!!

[@The1FastGP]

A Flowmaster exhaust would make that beast really roar!

[@jonszabo]

Great video, Kyle! Also...congrats on such an awesome find!! My first girlfriend's father had one...it brings back memories!! I can't wait to see your driving video to this one! :)

[@chrisnzella]

Great can and engine/exhaust sound.

[@bahasad]

car would look badass with a black paintjob. and def agree that the 3 speed on that seems difficult to drive.

[@JamesWoodTN]

beautiful Kyle.

[@1001001]

hey kyle im confused. i keep getting told that shifting the shifter while the car is off is bad for the transmission. then i see you shifting with the car off and without the clutch. does it or does it not damage the vehicle?

[@XantoS771]

What a nice old car! What is the conversion of 289 cubic inches in litres?

[@MasterJoBoe]

Hey Kyle, Do you know what the standard manual transmission in the 65 Fairlane was? My father and I just bought a 65 Fairlane 500 as well and they had modified the transmission to the floor and we want to get it back on the column and want to do it as original as possible.Thanks!

[@AnonymoussourceL0L]

Real nice exhaust!

[@Captainskier]

What kind of shape was it in when it was traded-in? Didn't you do a detail job on it? Looks great!

[@celsovera91]

nice car. its in really good condition. what im confused about is, what are you gonna do with the genesis? are you still gonna drive it or something?

[@grod75]

@saabkyle04 This car reminds me a lot about a '67 Ford Falcon that my father owned when I was a kid... It has some elements that are common to this Ford Fairlane, like the 3-speed manual transmision, and the steering wheel was a little similar... As far as I recall, my dad's car did have hazzards, and its original AM radio (which I think didn't work)... Nice car and video... =)