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Jon Fairweather’s 1969 Fairlane 500

The following e-mail arrived recently from Jon Fairweather of Rusagonis, New Brunswick: “Hi, Bill. I enjoy your CarStory column immensely in the Campbellton Tribune. Reading a recent article about a lady who re-purchased a ’57 Lucerne after 40 years prompted me to contact you with my story. Gosfiled North Public School has a track and field team to be proud of this year. The “I have been a self-proclaimed nut for many years. Before starting my first job in Cougars, who compete at the AA level, placed first in the region and third in the dis- 1968, I purchased a brand new 1968 500 Fastback. It was Gulfstream Aqua trict. Way to go Cougars! Coaches for the team this year were Rob McElwain, Frank Mazzara, Linda Dalley, Sarah McElwain, Marty Dame and Kara Tremblay. with a Parchment vinyl interior (teal green/off white). It was fully loaded and I believe I paid just over $3,200. I flew with friends to Toronto and picked it up directly from the factory out- let. It had a 390 CID V8 with a 4 bbl carb and 335 horsepower. It would really move and The Colts come through for Colchester would shame many of the on the road today. “As I got older, I started looking through the Old Car Trader magazine and realized there were very few Fairlane left. Most of the ’68-’69 Fastbacks being sold were Torino GTs. Several years ago, I found myself in a position to be able to purchase one and I began my quest. “On a whim, I decided to contact a friend who could connect me to the owners of classic cars which had been registered at a local car show over the past 4 or 5 years. We located a 1969 Fastback within 100 miles of my home and persuaded the owner that it was for sale. When I saw the car, I The track and field team won it all this year in the A level of competition. The team took Jon Fairweather’s 1969 Fairlane 500 Fastback. realized that it was the same home first place prizes in the region and the district. This year’s coaches were Izzy one I had seen for sale 10 Oozeer, Kevin Klassen, Dan Cox, Lori Ross and former Colchester student Jessi Piroski. years prior and I recalled wishing at the time that I could have purchased it. “My current 1969 Fairlane 500 Fastback is very similar to my original, except for the Colts softball is hard to beat colour. This one is a beautiful black and had just over 60K original miles when I got it. It is my pride and joy. It is a very unique automobile and continues to attract stares and questions. “The Fairlane model was produced for 16 years, from 1955 to 1970. It was Ford’s full size model until 1962 when it was introduced as a mid-size. It continued until 1970, after which it was replaced by the Torino. The Fairlane may well be the only car which was named after a house. It was the name of ’s estate in Dearborn.” Actually, the Fairlane is named after two houses – the one CARSTORY IS mentioned above and also the Ford family home in Ireland, SPONSORED BY where Henry Ford’s family originated. He was born on a farm in Michigan in 1863 and died in 1947. We want to say thank you to our readers who send in their stories. When a reader’s story is published in CarStory they receive a copy of Bill Sherk’s book “60 Years Behind the Wheel: The Cars We Drove in Canada 1900-1960”. To share your sto- ries or photos e-mail [email protected] or write Bill Sherk, 33 Your Security. Oak St. E., P.O. Box 10012, Leamington, ON N8H 2C3. Our Responsibility. Coach Brennan Jones is especially proud of the Colchester girl’s softball team. They were finalists in the district. Back row (left to right): Nicole Brush, Haily Moulton, Kiara ranteed” “Quality Gua Harrison, Sierra Wolf and Brittany O’Neil. Front row: Taylor Ross, Megan Deslippe, Meg COMMERCIAL Roberts, Rebecca Krug, Meg Wilkinson and Lauren Scratch. PRINTING CALL... Performance Machine Inc. • BUSINESS CARDS • BROCHURES • LETTERHEAD • BOOKS $AVE MONEY • ENVELOPES • LAMINATING YOUR CLASSIC CAR • RULED FORMS • TICKETS • CONTRACTS • PHOTOCOPYING Increase Fuel Economy SPECIALISTS • STATEMENTS • COMPUTER PAPER Celebrating • INVITATIONS • COPY PAPER AUTO CARE EMISSION PACKAGE ears • FLYERS • FAX SERVICES 32 Y • MENUS • BRISTOL BOARD INCLUDES: Sale Lube, Oil, Filter Price$ 99 20 Point Inspection Motor Flush WHEN YOU63Regular Value Oil Treatment WE EMPLOY PURCHASE A ASE CERTIFIED 16 CENTRE ST., $ 00 TECHNICIANS Fuel System Service let us show you ESSEX, ON. MINOR TUNE-UP their credentials 129 35 Victoria Ave., Essex PH. 519-776-4268 300 County Road 8 www.siefker.com 519-776-6761 FAX: 519-776-4014 Maidstone Ave. W., Essex 519-776-5942