For sale in Culpeper, Virginia, an hour and a half drive northwest of Richmond is this 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura w/ Trailer 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
1979 Ford Fairmont Futura drag car with matching 2025 enclosed trailer (available as a package or separately). Race-built tube chassis/ladder bar car built by ARC Race Cars (PA) and previously featured on Pass Time. Powered by a 545ci short block (~15 passes) with Blue Thunder heads and ATI transmission (fresh, ~5 passes). Equipped with Mark Williams 40-spline rear end and fiberglass body components (metal roof and quarters), weighing approx. 2,100 lbs. Runs consistent 5.45–5.55 in the 1/8 mile at ~124 mph with 1.18–1.21 60-ft times, currently not fully tuned. Includes 2025 8.5×28 enclosed V-nose trailer with extended tongue, heavy-duty axles, LED lighting, matted floor, and .080 wall construction.
Key Info:
- Year: 1979
- Make: Ford
- Location: Culpeper, VA
- Condition: Project
- Original Ad Source: Facebook Marketplace
- Asking Price: $55,000 (as of 04/22/26)
Seller Write-up
1979 Ford Fairmont Futura Drag Car with trailer
Car Specifications:
• 545 cubic inch short block (new, approximately 15 races)
• Blue Thunder heads
• ATI transmission (fresh, approximately 5 races)
• Tube chassis / ladder bars (estimated weight 2100 lbs)
• Mark Williams 40 spline differential
• Metal roof & quarters, rest is fiberglass
• Runs 5.45–5.55 in 1/8 mile @ 124 mph, little fat, never been tuned
• 60 ft: 1.18–1.21
2025 Enclosed Trailer (less than 1000 miles)
Trailer Specifications:
• 8.5×28
• Extended tongue
• Heavy duty axles
• LED lights inside and out
• Matted floor
• V-nose .80 wall siding inside and out
Complete package: $55,000 (may separate)
Contact Kerry Grigsby call or text for any more information. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
It was built in 1981 by ARC Race Cars in PA.
THIS CAR WAS FEATURED ON THE TV SHOW PASSTIME
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CLICK HERE to view this 1979 Fairmont Futura in our Marketplace.
**Please note this Ford Fairmont was originally listed for sale in April of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**
Last Updated on April 22, 2026 by FairmontAds
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