Wild 1964 Ford Fairlane Packs a Massive 572 V8 and Zero Interest in Going Electric

At a time when automakers are shrinking engines and pushing electrification harder than ever, this 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 proves old-school displacement still has plenty of fans. Under the hood now sits a gigantic 572-cubic-inch V8 with absolutely no hybrid assistance, no batteries, and no apologies.

Some car owners simply can’t leave anything stock. Factory settings aren’t enough for them. Everything has to be louder, stronger, lower, wider, or faster. This Fairlane is exactly that kind of project.

According to the VIN, the car originally rolled out of Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan plant back in 1964 powered by a modest 260-cubic-inch Windsor V8 making 164 horsepower through a two-barrel carburetor. Buyers at the time could pair the engine with a Ford-O-Matic automatic, a three-speed manual, or a four-speed manual gearbox.

Back then, the Fairlane represented Ford’s transition from compact cars into the growing midsize muscle-car segment. At the top of the lineup sat the legendary Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt , equipped with the ultra-rare 427 V8 built specifically to dominate drag strips.

Base models, meanwhile, came with a tiny 170-cubic-inch inline-six producing just 101 horsepower.

Needless to say, this Fairlane no longer has anything in common with either of those original setups.

After a complete transformation, the coupe now runs a monstrous 572-cubic-inch (9.4-liter) Boss 9 V8 built by Jon Kaase Racing Engines . The engine produces an outrageous 848 horsepower and 766 lb-ft of torque, numbers that sound more appropriate for a race truck than a mid-1960s street car.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Hughes Performance 4L80E automatic transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear axle.

And despite being called a “coupe,” this thing is huge by modern standards. The Fairlane stretches nearly 197 inches long with a 115.5-inch wheelbase, making it longer than some modern sedans and even a few SUVs.

The car rides on custom 20-inch Budnik wheels wrapped in massive performance tires tucked beneath carbon-fiber wheel tubs. Considering the power output, every bit of traction matters.

Stopping power was upgraded too. Wilwood four-piston brakes with 13-inch rotors sit at all four corners, while adjustable Koni shocks and a custom chassis built by Fincher Fab help keep the giant coupe under control.

That enormous V8 exhales through a 3-inch coated exhaust system, and since the engine barely fits, a huge hood bulge became necessary. Honestly, subtlety was never part of the build anyway.

The exterior also received matte silver bumpers, redesigned lighting, and updated front-end styling. The black paint was handled by Regenration Rides Paint before later receiving paint correction and ceramic coating from the team at ColorKraft Auto Refinishes.

Inside, the original dashboard disappeared entirely. In its place sits a Racepak digital display, helping drag the vintage coupe into the modern era. Red leather seats and matching trim completely transformed the cabin, which was custom-built by Revolution Interiors.

Safety upgrades include a full roll cage, anti-roll bar, rack-and-pinion steering, custom Mustang II front suspension, and a four-link rear suspension setup. There’s also an MSD electronic ignition system and a stainless-steel fuel tank fed by electric Aeromotive fuel pumps.

Even the trunk opener is electronic now.

This rolling land missle is scheduled to cross the auction block at the Mecum Auctions Nashville 2026 sale in September.

Similar restomod Fairlanes typically sell between $30,000 and $45,000, while fully restored original examples can climb well beyond $60,000.

One thing’s certain: whoever buys this Fairlane won’t be worried about blending in quietly with traffic.