Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Fairlane 500 GT
GM had surprised the auto industry with the "supercar", (later
known as the muscle car), in much the same way Ford had shaken
things up with the Mustang. Though Chrysler had introduced the
Barracuda, which sold in distant numbers compared to the epochal
Mustang, it took GM a couple of years to generate some worthwhile
competition. Similarly, Pontiac's well-received GTO took even the
other GM divisions by storm, and their own big-car engines weren't
shoehorned into the intermediate bodies until 1965. As such we give
you Fords entry into this game with the Fairlane 500.
For consignment, this Ford classic in Fairlane 500 GT form. Despite
what the year says, parts are from a 67, (grille, headlight bezels
and buckets, and taillights) so it appears as a 1967. The mill has
been changed to a 302ci stroked out to a 347ci and many other
performance goodies. So we could call it a retro restoration-mod
showing in Go Mango Chrysler which is close to ford Emberglow,
giving me that arm n fuzzy feeling about this consignment.
Exterior
The electric shaver type styled grille is flanked by stacked dual
headlights, and a shiny bumper framing the car below. Go Mango, as
our consignor calls it, paint covers all the steel panels which
none are showing any rust problems and are all original to the car
and straight with well minded gaps. A black trim decal stripe is
just above the rockers on the sides, and on the back, more stacked
square chrome beveled tail lights are on each corner with another
shiny bumper and dual exhaust to either side quarter. Badging is
correct for a GT, and the hood is a '67 version with the dual domes
in black flanking either side of the center of said hood. Roofline
is very nicely done as it drifts gently downward towards the trunk
deck. and sports a large rear curved glass. 15 inch polished edged
and black spoked Torque Thrust wheels are on and the rear tires are
just a bit bigger than the fronts weighing in at 235/70R15's vs
215/60R15's in front.
Interior
A swing of either of the two doors and we see nice black vinyl
panels which utilize the vinyl with tuck and roll for the top and
bottom, and a central rectangular horizontal panel which is framed
in thin chrome having residence for the arm rest, and door
actuator. Seating is a pair of low back buckets in front and a full
on rear bench, both sporting black smooth vinyl bolsters and some
square stitching on top with tuck and roll for the lower backs and
seats of the buckets and rear bench. Racing rearward is a center
console, which houses the T shifter which is within a satin
aluminum panel on the top with chromed edging. This unit also
includes a storage area behind the shift lever panel. The dash
retains its originality, and shows in black dash top, satin
aluminum applique with more highlighting aluminum around the gauges
and the dash front in the "Mango". A wood rimmed steering wheel is
fronting the dash and has three drilled spokes and a nifty Fairlane
red white and blue central badge. Hanging just below the dash in
the center above the shifter is a trio of black faced aftermarket
gauges to help monitor the pulse of the mill. A trim strip runs the
width and is on the bottom of the dash also in satin aluminum.
Black carpeting floods the floors and above a black broadcloth
headliner showing just a few wrinkles at the seams.
Drivetrain
In a very detailed and clean engine bay sits a 302ci bored to a
347ci stroker V8. There is an Edelbrock intake, and Edelbrock
650cfm 4-barrel carb. There are GT-40 heads. On back is a 3 speed
automatic which is a C4, and it has a 2800rpm stall converter with
a shift kit. Inside is a mild performance cam. The exhale is aided
courtesy tubular steel headers and a Turbo muffler on either side.
On the back, the rear axle weighs in as a Ford 9 inch 3.50 Equilock
version.
Undercarriage
Showing in black straight steel very minor surface rust is noted
but is all unremarkable as to structural quality and integrity on
this car. A X-pipe dual exhaust is on, as well as independent coil
springs in front, and leaf springs for the back. Disc brakes are
seen on front and drums for the back. All is very nicely restored
underneath this car.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter and nice driver for the cruise or you can get pushy
with the accelerator in and have a little excitement. A good well
proportioned interior in its original black vinyl and aluminum trim
glory, original dash. A fine test drive was had by me and my cohort
who generally can find something to complain about, and actually
did with a clunk in the drivetrain when the transmission
downshifts. Also the horn was inoperable.
A fine example from 1966, and with all the trappings of a 67 GT500.
A mild performance build with nice wheels and a beauty of an
interior. Love the color and the 66 to 67 conversion is
seamless.
6K40S210867
6-1966
K-Kansas City, KS Assy Plant
40-Fairlane 500 GT, Bucket Seats
S-390ci V8 4bbl
210867-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 63D-Fairlane 500 GT 2 Door Hardtop
COLOR V-Emberglow
TRIM 86-Black Vinyl Buckets
DATE 07F-June 7th Build
DSO 50-Kansas City
AXLE 5-Ford 9" 3.50 Conventional
TRANS 5-4 Speed Manual
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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 located 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
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