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1966 Ford Fairlane 6 500 XL Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,765.00
No. Produced 4,560
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 76C
Weight 3,240lbs
Wheelbase 116 inches
Length 197 inches
Width 74 inches
Height 54 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type Inline 6, overhead valve
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3.68 & 3.13 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 120@4400
Rated Horsepower 32.5
Torque 190@2400
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Own
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.76
2nd 1.69
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.74
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.25 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 3.5 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 9.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 6a47T100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
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Additional Information

Ford Car Facts Book 1966Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1966 Ford Passenger Car PricesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1966Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Raven Black
Arcadian Blue
Sahara Beige
Nightmist Blue
Wimbledon White
Antique Bronze
Ivy Green
Candyapple Red
Tahoe Turquoise
Emberglo
Vintage burgandy
Silver Blue
Sauterne Gold
Silver Frost
Springtime Yellow
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
390 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
289 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
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