This beautiful 1966 Ford Fairlane is the very definition of the
term "Muscle Car". In the early 1960's, the term "muscle car" was
used to describe a low option, big engine bruiser. And the
Whimbledon white Fairlane you see here could very well be pictured
in Webster's dictionary next to the definition. This gorgeous
Fairlane(named after Henry Ford's estate in Michigan) looks fast
sitting still. The rake of the suspension gives the impression that
the car is launching hard out of the hole, and the plain white
wrapper makes this one heck of a sleeper. The only clue to this
cars potential is the functional fiberglass hood scoop forcing air
into the engine. All you need is some sponsor decals, and this
muscle machine would look ready for the NHRA Super Stocks!! The
painted steel wheels with center caps give the car a purposeful
look, while the BFG tires do their best to put all that power and
torque to the ground. Featuring a 410CI Ford FE block V-8 bored
over by .040", this Fairlane is just itching for some competition.
The Ford FE block was the most potent Ford engine in the 1960's. In
427CI guise, this engine won every contest it entered. Mario
Andretti drove an FE to win the Daytona 500, The Ford "Thunderbolt"
gave Ford the Super Stock title in the NHRA, and when Ford won at
LeMans with a 1-2-3 finish in 1966, all three Ford GT's had FE
engines. To say this engine was a real winner would be an
understatement. Even popular movie cars of the times, including the
"Batmobile" and the "Green Hornet" had Ford FE engines. In stock
form in 66', the 410CI FE was rated at 330hp. This mill however has
received some improvements in the form of a .040" bigger bore, a
bigger 4 barrel carburetor, a medium rise aluminum intake manifold,
and long tube headers. Mated with a Ford 3-speed "Cruise-O-Matic"
transmission, this Fairlane is ready to run for "pinks" on the
street, or fortune at the track. This Fairlane has been fully
restored, and has great fit and finish. The black vinyl interior
looks like the day it was new. The period correct column mounted
tachometer, and under dash gauge pod lend a racy appeal to the
inside. The only thing this beauty needs is a new owner to care for
and enjoy it. If that sounds like you, stop in or email
[email protected] today!!!
