Ford Fairlane (Australia)
Every Ford Fairlane (Australia) generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1959–2007 9 generations · 30 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 121 → 295 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 6 Legendary 6 Legendary · 3 Epic
All 9 Ford Fairlane (Australia) Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The final Australian Fairlane got a bigger 5.4-litre V8 derived from Ford's American Triton engine — badged locally not by displacement but as the 'Barra 220.'
Ford ditched its small-block Windsor V8 for this Fairlane, switching in the larger, three-valve 5.4-litre Modular V8 instead — a complete change of engine architecture.
The AU Fairlane borrowed its C-pillar look from the Lincoln Town Car, then sold so poorly Ford rushed a fix within a year.
New Zealand's government drove NL Ghia Fairlanes as Crown limousines, powered by the same 4.0-litre six sold to the public.
Ford dropped the 351 V8 in 1982, the first sign it was walking away from big Fairlane V8s entirely.
This Fairlane generation kept selling in South Africa even after Ford pulled the mainstream Falcon there in favor of the European Granada — and only the top-spec 500 trim made the cut.
This Fairlane's extra luxury space wasn't a new design at all — Ford Australia just took the Falcon of the day, stretched the body behind the rear door, and pushed the back seat rearward for more legroom.
Despite being an all-new model, this Fairlane launched £200 cheaper than the car it replaced.
Building this full-size Fairlane in Australia wasn’t a quick rebadge — Ford Australia spent nearly two years and about £1.5 million tooling up a local line for it.
Collectors Who Spotted the Ford Fairlane (Australia)
No member has published a public street spot of the Ford Fairlane (Australia) yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Ford Fairlane (Australia) Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlane G220 / G8 (2003–2007) | 2003–2007 | Legendary | 5.4L V8 | 295 hp · 348 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Fairlane BA / BF (2003–2007) | 2003–2007 | Epic | 4.0L I6 | 244 hp · 280 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Fairlane AU (1999–2003) | 1999–2003 | Epic | 4.0L I6 | 211 hp · 263 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Fairlane NA / NC / NF / NL (1988–1999) | 1988–1999 | Epic | 3.9L I6 | 186 hp · 249 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Fairlane ZJ / ZK / ZL (1979–1988) | 1979–1988 | Legendary | 4.1L I6 | 126 hp · 225 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Fairlane ZF / ZG / ZH (1972–1979) | 1972–1979 | Legendary | 4.9L V8 | 240 hp · 305 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Fairlane ZA / ZB / ZC / ZD (1967–1972) | 1967–1972 | Legendary | 3.3L I6 | 121 hp · 185 lb-ft | — | — | 10 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Intermediate Fairlane FB / FC / FD (1962–1965, Australian-assembled) | 1962–1965 | Legendary | 3.6L V8 | 145 hp · 216 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Full-size Fairlane (1959–1962, Australian-assembled) | 1959–1962 | Legendary | 5.4L V8 | 204 hp | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Ford Fairlane (Australia) on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.