1966 Ford Fairlane 500 ''R-Code'' 427 Lightweight
1966 Ford Fairlane 500 ''R-Code'' 427 Lightweight for Sale!
Odometer reads 5,140 miles
1 of 57 R-Code Lightweight Fairlane 500 produced in 1966
Built to qualify for NRHA and IHRA super stock racing
Original Medium Riser 427/425 HP V-8 engine rated at 480 lb-ft of torque with an 11.1:1 compression ratio
Date correct dual Holley 715 cfm carburetors
Transistor ignition
4-speed Toploader manual transmission
Original driveline, engine, transmission and differential
Refinished in its original Wimbledon White
Plaza fibreglass lift-off hood
3.89 geared Positraction rear end
Original Firestone Deluxe Champion front tires with M&H Racemasters on rear
Original spare in trunk
Built at Georgia Plant
Includes some factory documentation
The 1966 Ford Fairlane 427 R-Code Lightweight is a legendary muscle car, celebrated for its performance and rarity. Built to showcase Ford’s engineering prowess and continue the success of the 1964 Thunderbolt in the NHRA Super Stock, the R-Code Fairlane featured the powerful 427 cubic-inch V8 engine, capable of producing up to 425 horsepower. This engine, known for its side-oiler design, was engineered for high RPMs and extreme performance, making the Fairlane a dominant force on the drag strip.
Ford produced only 57 units of the R-Code Fairlane, making it extremely rare. The car was designed with a focus on weight reduction and performance. The interior was stripped down of options with a bench seat & radio delete. Equipped with a heavy duty Toploader 4-speed manual transmission, a 9-inch rear axle, and 3.89 gears, special front disc brakes, and manual steering, all designed to maximize its quarter-mile capabilities.
The car’s exterior was understated, with minimal badging and a functional fiberglass lift-off hood, but its performance was anything but subtle. Though some were sold as street cars, many were modified for racing, cementing the Fairlane's legacy in motorsports. Despite its short production run, the 1966 Ford Fairlane 427 R-Code remains one of the most iconic muscle cars of its era, sought after by collectors for its combination of raw power and rarity.
Here's the ORIGINAL vehicule information, from the day it left the factory:
VIN Decode 6A43R249539:
6: 1966
A: Assembly plant, Atlanta, Georgia
43: Body Type, Fairlane 500 Hardtop
R: Engine code, 427ci 2X4BBl 425hp / 480tq
249539: Sequential unit number
Warranty Tag:
63B: Fairlane 500 / 2-Door / Hardtop
M: Paint Color: Wimbledon White
46: Black Vinyl Upholstery
15G: Build date : July 15, 1966
132001: DSO (District sales office), New York Ordering District
5: 4-Speed Manual Transmission
