For sale in Salem, Virginia, just a 20min drive west of Roanoke is this 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon was recently listed on Facebook Marketplace!
As of the time of this post, it is still available – you can find current pricing and contact the seller at the ad on Facebook Marketplace. We also have an aggregated version in our marketplace that links directly to it. You can find that at the bottom of this page just below the pictures.
Summary
Modified build with 5.0L fuel-injected engine, AOD transmission, and 8.8 rear end (3.55 limited slip) sourced from a 1995 Mustang GT. Features 5-lug disc brakes all around, 17” wheels with new tires, 6-point roll cage, subframe connectors, fuel cell, headers, and 2.5” Flowmaster exhaust. Upgraded suspension with Team Z K-member, tubular A-arms, and coilovers. Recent maintenance includes new seals, fluids, battery, fuel pump, and spark plugs.
Key Info:
- Year: 1978
- Make: Ford
- Location: Salem, VA
- Body Style: Five (5) Door Station Wagon
- Mileage: 148,000
- Original Ad Source: Facebook Marketplace
- Asking Price: $8,900 (as of 03/30/26)

Seller Write-up
• Engine, transmission, and rear end out of a 1995 Ford Mustang GT with 148k miles
• 5.0 fuel injected motor
• AOD transmission with billet shifter
• Rear end: 8.8, 3.55 ratio limited slip
• 5 lug wheels and disc brakes (front and rear)
• 17” wheels with new tires
• 6 point roll cage
• Sub frame connectors
• Fuel cell
• Stainless steel shorty headers
• 2 ½” exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers
• Tinted windows
• Team Z K-member and tubular A-arms
• Coilover struts on front
• New front and rear seals in engine and transmission
• New oil and filters in motor and transmission
• New battery
• New fuel pump
• New spark plugs
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CLICK HERE to view this 1978 Fairmont Wagon in our Marketplace.
**Please note this Ford Fairmont was originally listed for sale in March of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**
Last Updated on March 30, 2026 by FairmontAds









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