Ford Fairlane ZH - Detroit Comes to Australia

Here is the next instalment in the Ford Fairlane Auto History Series - the ZH. The ZH is my all time favourite Fairlane. What is your favourite? Please be sure to give the episode a Like 👍 and please Subscribe as it really helps the channel and enables me to bring you more old car history. Thanks for watching. 👍

[markbehr]

Here is the latest instalment of the Ford Fairlane Auto History Series - the ZH. My all time favourite Fairlane. Which is your favourite Fairlane? Please be sure to give the episode a Like 👍 and Subscribe as it really helps me bring you more old car history. Thanks for watching. 👍

[ramonmartin]

I have to agree, this was my favourite Aussie Fairlane as well..

[jasons]

I agree the ZH is one of the best looking fords ever

[AloisKunzz]

It's a great day when there is another Mark Behr Video launched!

[commodorenut]

Out of all the 70s fairlanes, I like the tail lights on the ZH, even more so than the LTD, and the popular full width ZF/ZG tail light treatment. Dunno why, it’s just something that has stood out to me since I was a kid. The ZH is a very cohesive design, where the rear compliments the front, and both ends have prestige. Unlike a lot of other cars that look like 2 different committees worked on each end, in secret…..

[machpodfan]

These cars are so interesting to American eyes who've never seen one in the flesh. I particularly love how an initial American original style was evolved and morphed into something quite different, and successful. A few of the Brazilian Fords are similar in concept. Your videos are quite valuable and fascinating!

[sentimentalbloke]

Loved this model, it was so different to what went before (& what came after) so it's a bit of an outlier in terms of style for Ford. A favourite of farmers, rural folk & others who did long distances on indifferent country roads, the Fairlane just ate the miles up with ease & comfort.

[peterj]

When I was a kid living in a country town, these were the aspirational cars for farmers. They still look fantastic.

[ssadelaidian]

I've always liked the ZH design. It really differentiated itself from the Falcon, Fairmont and even the more upmarket LTD. As a kid, I remember one of our neighbours had a Marquis model. Sweet looking thing and those of us who grew up watching the early seasons of Hawaii Five-O (I saw the reruns) were quite familiar with the front end design.

[chriss]

They were ( and still are ) a terrific looking car
I remember my godfathers ZH back in the very early 80s. White with dark vinyl roof. He used to say he'd get sunburn on his thighs when driving on long distance trips because of the slanted screen 😂😂😂

[sp]

My uncle had a 1977 ZH, in the popular light green colour with the 351 and a sunroof operated with a crank handle. It was an ex Ford executive driven vehicle.
It made light work of his regular trips to the TAB and helping us move house, pulling a very full trailer.

[teebird]

As the 68' Mercury is among my favourite cars ever, this really appeals to me a real beauty.

[BluesShed]

Great stuff Mark I had 2 ZH Fairlanes loved them still have 2 XCs and I have a BF fairlane as my daily driver and I think it is my favourite fairlane even over the 75th anniversary I owned but it's still in the family with my son in-law
Great series mate thanks very much 👍
Cheers Blue

[chrispulham]

I sure liked my ZH 351, also mine had a 9"Traction Lock diff. It was great for towing my 20 ft caravan. I later had Ford F100 springs installed and it handled amazing.

[jasoncarpp]

G'day Mark. Another awesome video. I've heard of the Ford ZH Fairlane. Looking at the front of the car, it reminds me of our 1968 Mercury Marquis sold here in the USA. 🙂

[mrdoiii]

My favourite Fairlane also. Best looking edition from Ford, ever.
Was looking forward to this, thanks once again Mark.

[coalfacechris]

Excellent Mark. 127ltr tank would have been handy with the 351. I love all of the Fairlanes. One

[chriselias]

I really enjoy all your videos and exceptional knowledge. It is such a pity that we no longer have a local car industry where we could design, engineer and build cars for our unique country. Skills lost.

[billjackson]

I bought a 1977 ZH Fairlane 500 in 1991, it was a one owner car in bright yellow and black vinyl roof. She had black cord upholstery and five factory mag wheels, also had NO air con because the old man that ordered it new didn't like that, But he did order a sunroof ! AND, a 36 gallon fuel tank. I remember it used to be reluctant to crank the 302 over due to the early cars anti pollution gear. But, what a soft wallowy ride we enjoyed from this beauty. Only sold it because a station wagon is more practicle with our young family and dog !

[MPP]

Thanks for another great video Mark.
The ZH is my favourite Fairlane too, also love the AU Fairlane. Both have great road presence