1966 Ford Fairlane Gt S Code 390 4-speed Rolling Chassis on 2040-cars
Kewanee, Illinois, United States
1966 Fairlane GT originally equipped with an S code 390 and 4 speed. Car is being sold as a rolling chassis with no engine / transmission. Rat Rod, drag car, parts car, or restore at buyer's discretion. The interior and emblems alone are worth more than the starting bid.
The good: - Clear title - The original black bucket seat interior is intact, and with exception of a few minor tears in the seat upholstery, in decent shape. - Dash pad and front bucket seats are fairly useable as is. - The original 9" rear end is in place - The clutch pedal and linkage are in place - The rear "Fairlane GT" emblem is in place - The "390" emblems on the hood are in place The bad: - Floor pans are very rusty and would need to be replaced - Door skins and quarter panels are rusty and would need to be replaced - Front fender aprons were removed and replaced with a home-baked tubular / coil over setup (see photos) - Driver door glass is broken and a used replacement is in the back seat in the shipping wrapper - Overall body has multiple areas of rust and dents |
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