Common questions

How many miles does a 1966 Ford Fairlane have?

How many miles does a 1966 Ford Fairlane have?

It has just 1,100 “quarter-mile-at-a-time” miles. When Scott bought the car in 1974 (for $400) it was essentially a shell. As a race car, Scott’s Fairlane lost its original 427 early on. He first put a 390 in the car, but two years later sourced a built 427.

How old was Bob Klemann when he bought a 1966 Ford Fairlane?

Bob Klemann was a 20-year-old college student in April 1968 when he got the hankering to buy a muscle car. A buddy of his at school had a 1966 Fairlane with a 390 under the hood, and Bob thought he’d like one to call his own. He loved the look of the intermediate, and knew Ford offered some healthy powerplants for the car.

What kind of engine did Scotts Fairlane have?

As a race car, Scott’s Fairlane lost its original 427 early on. He first put a 390 in the car, but two years later sourced a built 427. While the interior in Scott’s Fairlane is largely original, it now boasts a six-point roll bar, as well as some typical racer add-ons like the big Auto Meter gauge up on the dash and a Vertical Gate shifter.

When did Scott Davies buy a Ford Fairlane?

In 1974, North Jersey racer Scott Davies was looking for a suitable Fairlane to use as a drag car. He heard that Downing and Ryan had a few for sale in nearby Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, so he decided to take a look. They had three up for grabs, and Scott chose the only that wasn’t lettered by the race team.

What was the price of a 1966 Ford Fairlane?

GTA (Richmond Hills, GA) $39,900 reduced obo You are looking at an absolutely beautiful ’66. 1966 Fairlane GTA, (S code) Convertible, original standard bore 390 (honed, re-ringed), 87,000 original miles original rebuilt trans, zer…

What kind of car was the 1966 Fairlane GT 390?

In 1966, if you wanted a blue-oval weapon with which to take on the might of Chevrolet’s Impala SS396, then something like this Fairlane GT 390 would have been a strong candidate. With lower weight and marginally more power, the GT 390 was a car that would acquit itself well in a head-to-head fight with the Impala.

What kind of engine does a Ford Fairlane have?

When you lift the hood on the Fairlane, you find yourself confronted with an S-Code 390ci V8, producing 335hp. Hooked to the back of this is a 4-speed manual transmission, which directs those ponies to the 3.25 rear end.

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