1966 Ford Fairlane Convertible |
1966 Ford Fairlane
The Fairlane GT convertible came standard with bucket seats, sporty console, sport GT identification and wheel covers, 390 cu. inc V8 and also the GTA option with a Cruise-O-Matic sport shift automatic transmission. Also new is the XL convertible, and Squire Wagon with Magic Doorgate. The Fairlane 500 offers a hardtop, convertible, club coupe and 4 door sedan. There is also the Fairlane Club coupe and 4 door sedan plus three smart wagons. As mentioned, the standard engine on the Fairlane GT and GTA is the 335-hp Thunderbird Special V8. Standard engines on all other models included the 120-hp Fairlane Six while the standard transmission was a 3 speed manual. Optional transmissions included a Cruise-O-Matic, 4 speed manual and overdrive.1966 Ford Fairlane Production and Specifications
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Fairlane Six-Cyl Series | |||||
T | 54 | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,280 | 2,792 lbs | Note 1 |
T | 62 | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,240 | 2,747 lbs | Note 1 |
T | 71 | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,589 | 3,182 lbs | Note 1 |
Fairlane V-8 Series | |||||
N/A | 54A | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,386 | 2,961 lbs | 26,170 |
N/A | 62A | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,345 | 2,916 lbs | 13,498 |
N/A | 71D | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,694 | 3,351 lbs | 12,379 |
Fairlane 500 Six-Cyl Series | |||||
T | 54B | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,357 | 2,798 lbs | Note 1 |
T | 62B | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,317 | 2,754 lbs | Note 1 |
T | 63B | 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe | $2,378 | 2,856 lbs | Note 1 |
T | 76B | 2 Dr Convertible | $2,603 | 3,084 lbs | Note 1 |
T | 71B | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,665 | 3,192 lbs | Note 1 |
T | 71E | 4 Dr Squire Station Wagon | $2,796 | 3,200 lbs | Note 1 |
Fairlane 500 V-8 Series | |||||
N/A | 54B | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,463 | 2,967 lbs | 68,635 |
N/A | 62B | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,423 | 2,923 lbs | 14,118 |
N/A | 63A | 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe | $2,484 | 3,025 lbs | 75,947 |
N/A | 76B | 2 Dr Convertible | $2,709 | 3,253 lbs | 9,299 |
N/A | 71B | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,770 | 3,361 lbs | 19,826 |
N/A | 71E | 4 Dr Squire Station Wagon | $2,901 | 3,369 lbs | 11,558 |
Fairlane 500XL Six-Cyl Series | |||||
T | 63C | 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe | $2,543 | 2,884 lbs | Note 1 |
T | 76C | 2 Dr Convertible | $2,768 | 3,009 lbs | Note 1 |
Fairlane 500XL V-8 Series | |||||
N/A | 63C | 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe | $2,649 | 3,053 lbs | 23,942 |
N/A | 76C | 2 Dr Convertible | $2,874 | 3,268 lbs | 4,560 |
N/A | 63D | 2 Dr GT Hardtop Coupe | $2,843 | 3,493 lbs | 33,015 |
N/A | 76D | 2 Dr GT Convertible | $3,068 | 3,070 lbs | 4,327 |
Notes: |
Total series output was 65,844 units including ALL Fairlane sixes. |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Fairlane | 116 in | 197 in | - | - | - | 6.95 x 14 |
Fairlane Station Wagon | 113 in | 199.8 in | - | - | - | 7.75 x 14 |
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