We’ve featured some interesting sleeper before, but this might take the cake in plainness. How about a 1981 Ford Fairmont – arguably among the most boring cars ever made – with a turbocharged 5.3 liter GM LS-series V8?
This car needs some tuning, but it’s currently cheap and has no reserve – could be interesting…
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Upper Marlboro, MD (I’m surprised they haven’t been told to change the city’s name)
$301.65 with 2 bids and no reserve
Ten-hole Mustang/T-Bird wheels are the only clue that something isn’t normal about this Fairmont.
This doesn’t even have the obligatory giant exhaust outlets.
Little is revealed on the inside, but this pic implies that it might look largely stock. Column shift is a strong clue…
Yes, that’s a big-ass turbo on the front right side of the car (lower left in image).
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You are bidding on a 1981 Ford Fairmont. Engine is a 2003 5.3 backed a Th400 trans and a 8.8 posi rear with 2:73 gears .. Car runs strong. It is currently set at 15 lbs of boost. Needs a little more tuning to be a daily driver.. Body is very nice and solid.. Hood has a couple of dents in it. Interior is OK. Carpet has hole in drivers side floor. Issues are Occasional valvetrain noise.. Possibly a bad lifter.. Stock brakes will need to be upgraded..Th400 leaks a bit around the pan gasket. Fuel gauge is not accurate. Needs a decent drivability tune..Wiring is loomed but not tucked away neatly.. Going into detail on this build would make this a description way too long.. Any questions just send me a message. I will be glad to answer them..
Details
-2003 5.3 Vortec
-Microsquirt v3 Engine management
-GM hotrod oil pan
-LS1 intake manifold
-Gm MLS gaskets
-Alper Motorsports headstuds
-PAC 1218 Springs
-80lb injectors
-On3 76 Turbo
-Th400 trans w/ shift kit
-Art Carr 3600 Converter
-Trans cooler
-Billet flywheel spacer
-B&M ratchet shifter
-8.8 posi rear
-Moser axles w/extended studs
-New shocks/struts
-Sub frame connectors
-Driveshaft loop
-Ebay Front mount Intercooler
-Cooling Mist trunk mount methanol injection kit
-Innovative Wideband
-Autometer boost
-044 external in line fuel pump
CAR IS SOLD AS IS. NO RESERVE!! HAPPY BIDDING!!