Hemmings Find of the Day – 1966 Ford Fairlane 500

Published by Mike on May 27, 2014

It would be interesting to know the history of this 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 for sale on Hemmings.com. Whoever originally bought it – complete with R-code dual-quad 425-hp 427, four on the floor, bench seat, and little else – obviously had racing on the mind, but the seller indicates that it has remained in that configuration since new and presumably never relegated to track-only duty. So was it a midnight street racer? An occasional track terror? Or just a fast daily driver? We do know that it sports an incredible restoration nowadays, but hopefully that won’t keep it from lining up for more side-by-side throwdowns in the future. From the seller’s description:

The fact that most of the original fifty-seven 427 Fairlanes were modified to one extent or another for racing makes this one a rare piece indeed. Carefully restored with NOS parts that would likely be impossible to find today, this White 427 Fairlane is still in as-original condition and presents a first-rate opportunity for collectors.
Highlights: One of 57 1966 Ford Fairlane 427 lightweights – Only 4-5 Cars are known to exist in this condition today. Only one of the 57 was delivered to Arizona. This is that car. As delivered condition after careful restoration. Ultra rare exhaust system. Correct 427-8V side oiler engine with medium riser heads. Correct Lightweight lift-off ram air hood. Correct “SPEC” market 9 inch nodular rear end. Extensive documentation (including build sheet)