You are looking at a 1979 4DR Ford Fairmont Wagon 302ci V8 A/T we found on Craigslist! It is up For Sale in Ladera Ranch, California – an hour drive southwest of Riverside.
As of the time of this post, it is still available – you can find current pricing and contact the seller at the ad in on Craigslist. If you want to skip our write-up, a direct link to that is at the bottom of this page just below the pictures.
AI Summary
This 1979 Ford Fairmont Wagon features a 302ci V8 with automatic transmission and 40,091 original miles. Known as the original “Price is Right Show” showcase-winning car, it retains stock OEM components with added upgrades. Recent work includes a new transmission, brakes, suspension components, wheel bearings, tires, shocks, radiator, ignition control module, wipers, wheel alignment, and rack & pinion kit. It also has LED headlights, gauges, backup camera, Bluetooth stereo, and retro California plates. The car includes Dana surf racks, patina with side stripes, and runs well with a clean title, registration, and current smog approval.
Key Info:
- Year: 1979
- Make: Ford
- Body Style: Five (5) Door Station Wagon
- Condition: Good
- Mileage: 40,091
- Engine: 4.18L Windsor V8
- Transmission: 3-speed C4 automatic
- Location: Ladera Ranch, CA
- Original Ad Source: Craigslist
- Asking Price: $10,500 (as of 9/18/25)
Seller Write-up
1979 Ford Fairmont Wagon 302ci V8 automatic
Original “Price is Right Show” Showcase Winning Car without the stripes
40,091 original miles
- New Transmission
- New Brakes w/complete rebuild of hoses, cylinders, pads, drums
- New Master Cylinder
- New Tires
- New Shocks
- New Ignition Control Module
- New Radiator
- New tie rod
- New Tie Rod End
- New Strut
- New Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit
- New wheel bearings
- New Bushing Kit/Rack & Pinion Mount Bushing
- New Rack & Pinion Kit
- New Wipers
- New Wheel Alignment
- Killer Dana Surf Racks
- LED headlights
- Gauges
- Back up Camera
- Bluetooth Stereo w/phone
- Retro California Blue and Yellow License Plate
- Everything else is bone stock OEM
- Patina w/sweet side colors stripes
Runs awesome, rides like a caddy and sounds amazing with exhaust
Ultimate Surf Wagon for So. Cal. or where ever you wish to cruise
Just had smog certificate approval last month.
Clean Title and Registration
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**Please note this Ford Fairmont was originally listed for sale in September of 2025. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**
Last Updated on September 18, 2025 by FairmontAds
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