R Code 427 ONE OF ONE Factory Built DRAG CAR, 4-speed, Fact. Deletes, Documented
1966 Ford Galaxie Custom
Ford Galaxie 1966 technical specifications | |
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Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Canton, Ohio, United States |
Make: | Ford |
Model: | Galaxie |
SubModel: | Custom |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | Custom |
Year: | 1966 |
Mileage: | 200 |
VIN: | 6A53R203739 |
Color: | White |
Engine size: | 427 CID V-8 |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | 2-wheel rear |
Interior color: | Red |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Description |
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***** PLEASE CALL JOE AT 216-990-8207 WITH ANY QUESTIONS*****
“ONE OF ONE”
If you desire a drag car unlike any other in the market today, ou will love this 1966 Ford Custom 2-door Sedan. This “purpose built” one-off drag car was originally procured by brothers Bobby and Cecil Edge, f Oneonta, labama, ho took delivery of this car from Fred Peak Ford. They were able to obtain the car with its modifications through contacts they made at the Ford Motor Company after years of racing Ford products. With a production date of March 24, 966, his car is the last full size factory built lightweight drag car. They raced the car until 1967.
an “R” Code medium riser 427 CID V-8 with dual 715 Holley quads and a Toploader 4-speed manual transmission, his car has the following modifications that were completed at Ford’s Atlanta Assembly plant prior to delivery to the original owners:
- Teardrop fiberglass hood
- Thunderbolt Ram Air induction
- Dual point ignition
- Cast iron headers
- Full exhaust system
- Battery relocation to trunk
- 4:56 ratio Detroit Locker rear differential with nodular rear center section
- 31 spline axles
- Clock, adio, eater and left side mirror deletes
After passing through the hands of several owners and receiving multiple mechanical and cosmetic alterations through the years, he most recent owner purchased the car in 1988 with the desire to bring it back to the state in which Bobby and Cecil Edge raced it in 1966. Over the next 20 years, frame-off restoration was performed, uring which no part of the car was left untouched. In addition to a complete mechanical restoration, he car was partially rebodied. It was also repainted in its original Wimbledon White. Since being completed in 2008, he car has been driven less than 100 miles and has always been properly stored in a climate controlled facility.
This car is listed in the 427 Galaxie Registry. Full ownership history can be found there at http://427galaxieregistry.com/RD66RCodeCustom.html. A photograph album documenting its restoration will be included with sale, s will correspondence between the most recent owner and Bobby and Cecil Edge. This car is being sold with a Bill of Sale only.
If a truly unique piece of automotive history is what you desire, his “one of one” 1966 Ford Custom 2-door Sedan is for you.
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Although all best efforts have been made to accurately describe and evidence the condition of this car, his vehicle is sold AS IS, HERE IS, ith no warranties, xpressed or implied.