1966 Ford Fairlane

The Ford Fairlane was an automobile model sold between 1955 and 1970.  The name was taken from Henry Ford’s estate, Fair Lane, near Dearborn Michigan. The fifth generation Fairlane was revised in 1966.  XL, GT and GTA packages were introduced, as well as a convertible to join the existing range of sedans, hardtops and station wagons. The Fairlane had a unibody frame, but the body incorporated an unusual feature Ford dubbed “torque boxes” – four boxed structures in the lower structure designed to absorb road shock by moving slightly in the vertical plane.  Suspension was a conventional short-long arm independent arrangement in front, with Hotchkiss drive in the rear.  As the muscle car market took shape, Ford introduced a Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt for drag racing in 1964.

This beautifully restored T-Code Fairlane came from Ford with no features and has been carefully and methodically brought to the pristine condition that you see. It features a 289 V8 low-mileage engine with with Flowmasters through the rear with Shorty Headers along with 2 ¼” exhaust. The brand new, mildly-built 302 C-4 automatic transmission is an 8” Positract with 325 gear ratio allows for a smooth ride down the road. 

It has power steering and new 1970 Mustang power disc brakes. The frame connectors were custom made and installed correctly. The interior is all new and the exterior is flawless, including glass, reveals and seams and has a basecoat clearcoat.

It drives and looks great.  What a gorgeous muscle car to add to your collection!

Branson Auto Museum was conceived in August of 2007 and opened on May 15, 2009. Partners in the Museum,knew that the Branson area was hungry for car and automotive related things to do. Branson Auto Museum was originally scheduled to go into a purpose built 20,000 sq. ft. building on the Strip. When the partners discovered that the former crafts mall the "Engler Block" was available, they knew it would be the perfect fit for what they were planning. The buiding is layed out in sections that wander through the building which is the ideal setting for a museum. The charm and character of the building also lends itself nicely to a museum.