1967 Ford Fairlane 427 R-Code

Muscle car powered by 427 FE R-code V-8.

1967 Ford Fairlane 500 hardtop body context; stock/restored hardtop visual, not individual R-code proof.

Build pathway Factory 427 Fairlane package requiring VIN and paperwork proof, not a dealer-swapped 427 claim

Engine family 427-cubic-inch Ford FE R-code dual-four-barrel V-8, 425 hp published rating

Transmission Four-speed manual public boundary in checked R-code references

Production caution Checked references report different body/trim counts; individual cars need Marti report, plate, invoice, or registry-grade proof

Story

1967 Ford Fairlane 427 R-Code

The 1967 Fairlane 427 R-Code belongs to the narrow factory 427 Fairlane story rather than the normal 390 GT/GTA lane. The checked public boundary is the R-code 427 FE with dual four-barrel induction, a four-speed manual, and model-year paperwork strong enough to separate a real R-code car from a later engine swap.

The research record keeps 1967 production carefully qualified because checked references use different body and trim breakouts. Over-Drive reports 92 R-code hardtops, Hot Rod and Barrett-Jackson cite 500 XL figures, and a Bring a Trailer example cites Marti-report rarity for a specific Club Coupe/paint combination. The page therefore treats production as reported source context and pushes individual-car proof back to VIN, warranty plate, Marti report, invoice, data plate, drivetrain tags, and restoration records.

The most useful authenticity checks are the fifth-position R engine code, 427 FE dual-quad hardware, Toploader four-speed evidence, body/trim paperwork, hood configuration, axle-tag evidence, paint and trim codes, and whether the car began life as a W-code, S-code, GT/GTA, or normal Fairlane. The gallery separates licensed 1967 Fairlane hardtop context, a 1967 Fairlane 427 show photo, source-card references, and video embeds so visual context does not become false originality proof.

**1967 Fairlane GTA hardtop context for body and trim family; not R-code package proof.**Sicnag via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Specs

Car type: Muscle car
Body: Fairlane 500 / 500XL two-door hardtop or club coupe, verified per car
Engine: 427 FE R-code dual-four-barrel V-8
Horsepower: 425 hp published rating
Torque: 480 lb-ft published FE/R-code reference figure; verify by application source
Carburetion: Dual four-barrel 427 FE induction; exact carburetor service numbers require car-specific proof

Equipment

R-code 427 FE 8V engine identity
Ford Toploader four-speed manual
Fairlane 500 / 500XL hardtop or Club Coupe body context depending on paperwork
427 badging and engine-bay hardware requiring documentation
Hood configuration must be verified because 1967 references distinguish standard/drag-package context
Axle ratio and differential require tag or paperwork proof

Linked Parts

Price history

Values

Nominal dollars from original price sheets, auction archives, and approved value references.

Original Price

A verified original price is not yet available for this car.

Market Observations

Price guide value $114,000

Jan 1, 2026 · Hagerty Price Guide · Current guide point
1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL two-door hardtop with the 427-cid, 425-hp dual-four-barrel high-performance engine in #3 Good condition · unknown · good January 2026 model-level condition-guide observation. It is not an individual-car transaction and should be read separately from the restored sale and survivor no-sale.
1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL 427 R-Code valuation
High bid $143,000

May 22, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
Springtime Yellow R-code 427 four-speed Club Coupe 7H30R169241 with Elite Marti Report and 4,600 miles shown · survivor · unknown Reserve-not-met high bid. The archive documents long-term storage, a 2022-2024 mechanical refurbishment including an engine rebuild, early Holman-Moody oil-pan and gearing changes, and a 2025 AACA Originality Award. Survivor describes the substantially factory-configured car, not untouched components or paint.
1967 Ford Fairlane Club Coupe R-Code 7H30R169241
Auction sale $220,000

Nov 12, 2022 · Mecum Las Vegas 2022
Blue Metallic R-code 427 four-speed Fairlane 500XL 7H40R206234 with Deluxe Marti Report · restored · unknown Mecum's sold result documents a multi-year restoration completed in 1998, later brightwork restoration or replacement, R-code drivetrain configuration, and supporting tags and owner material. The car's earlier 2016 sale is excluded so this chassis contributes only its latest reviewed transaction.
1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL R-Code 7H40R206234

Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

Source-backed details for trim, chassis, production, and authenticity.

Transmission

Factory transmission Ford Toploader 4-speed manual

Options

1967 Fairlane R-Code engine reference.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

R-code 427 8V 427 FE dual-four-barrel R-code package required · performance · Defines the 1967 Fairlane 427 R-code identity.
Four-speed manual Toploader four-speed manual boundary required · performance · Checked R-code references pair the 427 with a four-speed manual.
W-code contrast 427 four-barrel W-code contrast factory · performance · 1967 also had W-code 427 4V cars; R-code proof must not be inferred from a 427 swap or W-code identity.
Drag-package hood context Fiberglass hood / drag-package context factory · appearance · Over-Drive summarizes a fiberglass hood/scoop; FordFE discussion adds nuance that 1967 hood treatment may depend on drag-package ordering, so verify per car.

Production

1967 Fairlane R-Code driveline reference.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

1967 Ford Fairlane R-code two-door hardtops reported by Over-Drive total · 92 · reported
1967 Fairlane 500XL R-code reported count by body · 72 · reported
BaT/Marti example R-code model-year context by option · 35 · reported

Authenticity

1967 Fairlane R-Code chassis reference.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

VIN engine code R in the engine-code position for 427 8V high-performance identity · VIN, warranty plate, Marti report, invoice, registry records · fraud detection
427 FE dual-quad engine assembly 427 FE R-code dual-four-barrel hardware supported by casting dates, intake/carburetor/distributor evidence, and paperwork · Block, heads, intake, carburetors, distributor, engine tags, invoices, restoration records · numbers matching
Four-speed-only pathway Toploader four-speed manual boundary in checked R-code references · Transmission tag, shifter, data plate, Marti report, build sheet · numbers matching
Hood configuration Hood/scoop claims must match the individual car and drag-package documentation · Hood construction, scoop, pins, invoice, Marti report, period photos · trim correctness
Body/trim breakout Fairlane 500, 500XL, hardtop, or Club Coupe body identity must match warranty plate and report data · Warranty plate body code, VIN, Marti report, invoice, trim tag, original photos · other

Still Researching

brakes Checked sources support model-year safety context but not exact R-code brake component records.
suspension Checked sources support drag-racing intent but not exact springs, shocks, or sway-bar part numbers.

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