1966 Ford Fairlane

Description

Ford's fabled Fairlanes have always been some of the coolest and most popular classics around, and the comfort and ability provided by the pro-touring resto-mod movement really puts the icing on the cake. But this hardtop… Well, it's on a different level. Complementing everything great about timeless Detroit muscle with thoughtful customization and excellent power, this Ford is an extremely desirable take on one of the most popular muscle cars ever created!

APPROPRIATELY BLUE

The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration, this slick Ford wraps traditional Acapulco Blue 2-stage around retro stampings that are both solid and crisp. At the front of the car, a stylish, black-trimmed grille hangs a monochromatic crest between stacked headlights and a smoothed bumper that's stretched between amber parking lamps. Behind that grille, a pinned Crites R-Code 427 Hood leads factory-tint glass that's seated under polished wipers, bright drip rails and straight frames. At the sides of that hood, a stainless-trimmed profile plants retro “FAIRLANE 500” scripts behind polished mirrors, traditional door handles and subtle callouts to the car's hot Dart 427. And at the back of that profile, dynamic taillights illuminate a second smoothed bumper, which reflects integrated Red Tail exhaust tips and snazzy Fairlane 500 trunk trim.

ABOUT THOSE CALLOUTS

Hoist the fiberglass hood and you'll find an iron Dart small block that builds on the car's theme of tailored performance. Professionally assembled by Keith Craft Performance Engines of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, that monster mill turns 427 cubic inches of Ford bore into 402 rear-wheel horsepower! At the top of the buff engine, polished Borla stacks utilize FAST XFI 2.0 fuel management to charge 60mm EV1 injectors. Those jets feed aluminum Air Flow Research 225 heads that are dressed in attractive C. Cook Enterprises valve covers. At the front of those heads, a bright MSD Blaster 2 coil jolts an MSD Pro-Billet distributor, which sequences MSD 6AL spark through loomed Taylor plug wires. Behind those wires, coated Ford Powertrain Applications long-tubes make easy work of spent gases. At the front of those tubes, a March serpentine drive spins a billet alternator opposite a billet power steering pump. Cooling comes courtesy of a Griffin 4-core radiator, which is finished with polished tubes and two electric puller fans. And first-rate detailing, like trick dipsticks, a vintage washer bag, a deep-sump oil pan and an Optima gel cell battery, rounds out a very impressive engine display.

SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON MOD

While the idea of making an old car as good as or better than a new car might seem a bit optimistic, the pro-touring resto-mod movement is not without merit. Check the bottom of this Fairlane and you'll find solid, Satin Black floors that frame an impressive array of world class upgrades. Behind the 427, a dressed Ford AOD SS Monster 4-speed spins a custom driveshaft. That transmission twists power to a proven Currie 9-inch, which packs 3.70 gears and a Truetrac differential between 31-spline axles. That familiar pumpkin pushes a thoughtfully upgraded suspension, which cages Borgeson power steering in an adjustable Chassisworks front-clip. Braking is equally class, with vivid Baer calipers squeezing 12 and 13-inch drilled and slotted rotors. The aforementioned headers dump spent gases in to custom pipes, which center an x-shaped crossover in front of rowdy Flowmaster mufflers. And everything rolls on chromed American Racing Daytonas, which lap 225/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContacts in front of 235/50ZR17 Continental ExtremeContacts.

CONSERVATIVE CUSTOMIZATION

Given the broad aftermarket support enjoyed by Ford, it's relatively easy to build a serious performer. But most builds fail to refine that muscle into something that's livable on an everyday basis. After all, what fun is winning at the show if the ride there and back is almost insufferable? Well, refinement, and specifically interior refinement, is one of this Fairlane's many virtues thanks to Horseheads, New York's RP Interiors. The car's customized cockpit kicks off with clean leather seats. A leather-wrapped dash hangs conservative factory telemetry over leather-wrapped kick panels and tasteful Stewart Warner accessory gauges. In front of the driver, a polished steering wheel laps an 8,000 RPM Stewart Warner tachometer. And hidden Custom Autosound audio adds a touch of modern technology.

Very few classics possess the thrill-inducing swagger of this incredible Fairlane. But you're looking at a fast, purpose-built head-turner, and, make NO mistake, when your foot hits the floor that's exactly what you'll get! Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com for more information!

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Incredible Fairlane resto-mod that's benefitted from a detailed, ground-up restoration
• Featured in Street Scene Magazine
• Fuel injected 427 built by Keith Craft Performance Engines / 402 rear-wheel horsepower
• Ford AOD SS Monster 4-speed automatic transmission
• Currie 9-inch rear axle / Truetrac differential / 3.70 gears
• Borgeson power steering
• Baer 4-wheel disc brakes
• Upgraded suspension
• Customized leather interior / Modern audio
• 17-inch American Racing Daytona wheels
• Acapulco Blue paint
• All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point inspection
• We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world