For sale in Petersburg, Virginia — about half an hour drive south of Richmond is this 1981 Ford Fairmont 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.
AI Summary
This 1981 Ford Fairmont is a clean, turn-key race car built for backside no-prep and street use. It features a built 5.3L rod-and-piston engine with a large single turbo setup, methanol fuel system, and Holley HP engine management with full sensor integration. Power is sent through a built TH400 transmission to a fabricated 9-inch rear end. The car includes a fully integrated DOM roll cage, upgraded suspension front and rear, lightweight body components, complete race wiring, and two sets of wheels and tires. It is street-drivable, has completed multiple long-distance cruises, and requires no additional work.
Key Info:
- Year: 1981
- Make: Ford
- Condition: Excellent
- Location: Petersburg, VA
- Original Ad Source: Facebook Marketplace
- Asking Price: $50,000 (as of 12/28/25)
Seller Write-up
1981 Ford Fairmont
Life has gotten busy; I do not need to sell this car. I’d rather someone race it than have it sit. Most everything on this car is brand new. It is set up for backside no-prep/street racing. The car is very clean—no self-tappers, no cut corners, etc. Drives flawlessly on the street and has completed multiple 40-mile cruises for true street events.
Engine / Drivetrain
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Rod and piston 5.3
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FIS TDI 98mm with custom turbo kit
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All RPS piping and clamps
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Aluminum downpipe with billet merge and bull horns
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Holley HP with TC enabled and IO module (all inputs used for sensors: shock, driveshaft, coolant, psi, etc.)
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MAD Racing CAN EGTs
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Methanol setup
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AFIS 400 injectors
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Aeromotive 10.0
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All Fragola lines and fittings (-12)
Transmission / Rear End
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Very nice 1/2-leaf TH400
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MM shifter
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Neal Chance 9.9 bolt-together
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Fab 9” rear, 40-spline, gun-drilled, lightened flanges
Chassis / Cage / Suspension
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Very nice DOM cage with funny car hoop
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Merrilat upper and lower boxes
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Cage ties into boxes and through the floors/rockers
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Ultra carbon flat hood
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TRS long travel fronts
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AFTERWORKS RON G rear shocks
Wheels / Tires
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2 sets of wheels, nearly brand new
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5 passes on the Billet Specialties
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Billet Specialties Comp 5s with D05s (5 passes)
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Aero steel wheels with PBRs
Electrical / Interior
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Completely rewired
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Racewire switch panel
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Comes with laptop for tuning
There’s a lot more I’m leaving out. This car is 100% turn-key, needs absolutely nothing. I just spent over $20k redoing the suspension, cage, and turbo kit. I am very firm on price. Please do not waste my time, and I won’t waste yours.
Thanks for looking.
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CLICK HERE to view this 1981 Fairmont in our Marketplace.
**Please note this Ford Fairmont was originally listed for sale in December of 2025. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**
Last Updated on December 28, 2025 by FairmontAds
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