1966 Ford Fairlane 500 ''R-Code'' 427 Lightweight 1 of 57, will be auctioned at Mecum Kissimmee 2025 on Saturday January 18th, Lot Number R932.
*More photos showing undercarriage, date codes & parts/casting numbers coming soon*
- Odometer reads 5,140 miles, believed to be the original mileage
- 1 of 57 R-Code Lightweight Fairlane 500 produced in 1966
- Built at Georgia Plant
- Built to qualify to NRHA and IHRA super stock racing
- Original Medium Riser 427/425hp V-8 Engine
- Date Correct Dual Holley 715cfm Carburetors
- Transistor Ignition
- Plaza Fibreglass Lift-Off Hood
- 11.1:1 Compression Ratio
- 480 ft/lbs of torque
- 4-speed Toploader manual transmission
- Original driveline, engine, transmission and differential
- Refinished in its original Wimbledon White
- 3.89 9'' Positraction rear end
- Original Firestone Deluxe Champion front tires with M&H Racemasters on rear
- Original spare in trunk
- Includes some factory documentation
Here's the ORIGINAL vehicle information, from the day it left the factory:
VIN Decode 6A43R249539:
- 6: 1966
- A: Assembly plant, Atlanta, Georgia
- 43: Body Type, Fairlane 500 Hardtop
- R: Engine code, 427ci 2X4BBl 425hp / 480tq
- 249539: Sequential unit number
Warranty Tag:
- 63B: Fairlane 500 / 2-Door / Hardtop
- M: Paint Color: Wimbledon White
- 46: Black Vinyl Upholstery
- 15G: Build date : July 15, 1966
- 13200: DSO (District sales office), New York Ordering District
- 5: 4-Speed Manual Transmission
