Vehicle Description
This 1966 Ford Fairlane is one of those great cruisin classics. It
has a vintage style and two-tone that's pure nostalgic fun. But
with upgrades to the V8, interior, and overall driving attitude, it
feels like the kind of classic that could turn any day into a
Sunday.
This was a standout year for the Fairlane. The quad headlights of
the previous year were now turned vertical to give this a taller,
more substantial presence. The body design had a bit more of a
kick-up at the rear, which gave it a sportier personality. Overall,
this new Fairlane was arguably one of Ford's most attractive
designs of the 1960s because it offered an elegant simplicity that
had a hint of European influence. But no one does a two-tone quite
like a classic American. The tan with white roof looks like the
butterscotch pudding with whipped cream topping you'd get at your
favorite diner. And it's not about being a perfect finish, but
rather the kind that looks good out on the streets but never makes
you nervous. In other words, this one is easy to take to your
favorite diner, even if it's a few towns away. We love all the
classic details, like the wraparound chrome bumpers, 289 callouts
on the lower fender, and full-length trim. But those Bullitt
Mustang GT-style 17-inch alloys also are there to signal it's a
better modern cruiser.
The interior has the right look for a clean car that's easy to
enjoy. This one is well preserved in the right places. So you have
classic elements like the factory steering wheel, working dome
light, and a speedometer as long as the horizon. This even appears
to have been a factory A/C car, but you will need to add back the
components if you want to restore the function. And we particularly
like the features that make this a better cruiser. The two wide
rows of bench seats are even nice to spread out across thanks to a
soft velour upgrade, and the auxiliary gauge trio gives you a
better understanding of what's going on under the hood.
This two-door was optioned with Ford's C-code 289 V8 motor, and so
it's nice to still have that displacement under the hood today. But
since these hardy motors love upgrades, this one now packs some
added punch from an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock
intake, and a dual exhaust. It has the right power and smoothness
to be an easy cruiser. Plus, you have a three-speed automatic
transmission, power steering, and modern all-season tires to make
you want to take it everywhere around town.
This Fairlane has a cool cruiser style, thoughtful upgrades, and a
terrific price. So it's time to take this irresistible deal home.
Call today!!!
