Ford Fairmont XW Drag Car Roller - Steve Bezzina

We are very pleased to offer for sale Steve Bezzina’s immaculate – and incredibly successful – Ford Fairmont XW to the market via auction. One of the fastest leaf sprung cars in the country, it represents an outstanding opportunity for further development either as a 275 radial car or conversion to 235 class.

A true weapon in Australian radial racing, this 1970 Ford Fairmont XW represents one of the most successful and recognisable leaf-spring drag cars in the country. With multiple victories across Kenda, Jamboree, and Midnight Mayhem events, this is a purpose-built machine that has already proved its place among the elite.

Offered for sale as a roller, the car is ready for its next chapter — a rare opportunity to take the reins of a proven race-winning platform and build it to your own specification. The engine, transmission and turbos have been removed however the chassis, suspension, Fuel Tech ECU and all race-prep remain intact, just as it last crossed the line.

Joe and Jonathan Gauci from Profab Motorsport Fabrications worked their magic with respect to the chassis and suspension setup and they also did the conversion from small-block Ford to 481X. The car now runs custom made shocks and a set of Gazzard

Brothers mono-leaf rear springs. The best result on a 275 radial tyre has seen the car run a 6.66 second quarter mile at 217mph. Suffice to say the quality of this build is second to none.

Make no mistake about it, this Fairmont represents an outstanding opportunity for its next owner - someone who understands what a serious radial car can do - and who recognises the immense value of starting with a proven platform.

Vehicle Specification:

• 1970 Ford Fairmont XW
• Chassis: GW7896
• Colour: Factory Star Light Blue
• Trim: Factory Parchment interior
• Body: Steel shell with glass guards, bonnet, boot & bumpers & windows
• Interior: Kirkey seat, Simpson harness, fire suppression system and roll cage
• ECU: Fuel Tech FT600
• Brakes: Wilwood booster and calipers with cross-drilled rotors
• Wheels: Weld Racing forged alloys
• Suspension: Custom shocks and Gazzard Brothers mono-leaf springs
• Tyres: Moroso DS-2 26x4.5x15 (front) and Mickey Thompson 275/60/15 (rear)

Due to the fact that the Fairmont doesn’t have any shocker towers, there are multiple driveline and suspension combinations available to the car’s next owner. A proven car with genuine results, the hard work is already done – comprehensive race preparation, impeccable fabrication and competition-tested geometry are all in place. All it needs is your chosen powertrain to roar again.

So, whether you’re planning to campaign in the 235 or 275 radial class, create a record-chasing bracket car, run an event like drag week or build a street-legal monster with unmatched pedigree, this XW delivers offers a superb foundation whichever way the new owner decides to take the car. It would be impossible to estimate the number of hours spent bringing it to this level and now, it is ready for the next chapter to be written. An incredibly rare opportunity and a truly outstanding drag car, ready to deliver huge thrills for its next owner.