1966 Ford Fairlane Convertible
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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