Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Fairlane
Maybe it's the slanted headlights or the sense of motion inherent
in its swept styling, but there's just something about the 1966
Ford Fairlane that demands attention. Arguably, the most underrated
of Detroit's mid 60's super stars, the Fairlane sold well in its
day and continues to be a staple of the collector car market. If
you're the kind of enthusiast who likes to envision having their
name engraved on trophies, take a minute to get to know this killer
Fairlane original.
As the story goes, this car was originally purchased outside of
Philadelphia where the original owner had it in his possession for
many years. After passing away, an ambitious individual saw an
opportunity to flip this car, and purchased it, then quickly sold
it to the current consigner/owner of the car who took immaculate
care if it (as did the original buyer of the car) who happened to
live outside of Philadelphia! For consignment a consigner stated
55,339 original mile car, and it looks every inch of it.
Exterior
A white respray which happened several years ago, covers straight
steel panels with amazingly good gaps, and certainly no rust.
Original badging, brite work and chrome is in very good condition,
as are drip moldings, window moldings, and a stainless rocker trim
strip. The beautiful swept back hard top visually glides its way
back to the long trunk lid, and the vertical starburst designed
tail lights. Up front stacked dual headlamps frame a very nice
horizontal ribbed grille with center winged knob moniker. Original
wheels have been replaced by Weld polished drilled style wheels
with wider radials wrapping them, for a bit safer, and smoother
riding car.
Interior
All original, and all blue, from the smooth vinyl ribbed with
"wood" uppers on the door panels, to the spacious bench with its
cloth inserts and vinyl bolsters in between the doors, appearing in
very good original condition. A back bench with the same
presentation, sits under a very nice original headliner that is
pristine. Up front the semi padded blue vinyl dash with no cracking
or fading, houses the simple instrument cluster, and glovebox. An
aftermarket tachometer rests beside the steering column, and 3
aftermarket gauges hang from underneath the dash, adding monitoring
to oil, water and voltage. A Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette also is noted
underneath and has a 4 speaker system installed. The original
steering wheel awaits willing hands to grab on and give it a
twist.
Drivetrain
A repainted but original 289ci V8 with its 2-barrel carburetor,
topped with a chromed air cleaner and backed by a C4 3-speed
automatic transmission. All this within a very clean engine
bay.
Undercarriage
All black painted and no rust, structurally sound and solid, with a
custom dual exhaust, and a 2.80 axle and 4-wheel drums, keep it
simple down below.
A great example, of a great designed car in a great year model, in
great condition. Ain't life great?
VIN Decode
6H43C205470
6-1966
H-Lorain OH Assy Plant
43-Fairlane 500 2dr Hardtop
C-289 2BBL
205470- Production Number
Trim Tag Decode
Body- 63b- Fairlane 500 2DR Hardtop
Color- M- White
Trim- 32 - Blue
Date- 25B- July 25th
DSO- 16- Philadelphia PA
Axle- 6- 2.80
Trans- 6- C4 Three Speed Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.