GTA 390 S-code CONCURS "winner" at Fairlane Nationals, see TEST DRIVE video

1966 Ford Fairlane GTA convertible Description

1966 Ford Fairlane “S-code 390” GTA convertible

Please note that the “description details” are below the PHOTOs.

HISTORY

The car has an impressive AWARDS history having won dozens of first place trophies from various shows the most notable being the;

· Concours Award at the “FAIRLANE NATIONALS” (Fairlane Club of America)

· Best Restored Ford ASCA event(American Show Car Assocation)

· Field Directors Pick at theNSRANationals(National Street Rod Association)

If you are considering purchasing an “investment grade” big block muscle car convertible, this one deserves serious consideration. It is without a doubt a super nice show quality driver and it has the awards to prove it. While it is outstanding in every category, I would have to say that like any car that has not had a recent $100k rotisserie restoration, it is less than perfect when “perfection is the measurement”. Naturally it is not priced as perfect either.

Regardless of the price, a car like this has to EXIST first before you can buy it. I have only seen one comparable (in terms of condition) come on the market in the last 10 years and it sold for $62,700 and it did NOT have Air Conditioning or Disc Brakes and it was Yellow, not the ultra desirable factory Raven Black and red combination like this one – SEE next to LAST photo.

The former owner of the last of 14 years represented that this car originally came from California and gave me one of the original CA BLACK PLATES along with some of the more notable awards, a repair manual and a car cover – all of which come with the car. The mileage on the odometer shows a very low 46,000 miles and per the former owner, believed to be original. I am in no position to make a claim either way about miles, and I am required by Texas Law to sell any vehicle over 25 years of age as miles exempt.

CONDITION & PERFORMANCE

Simply put, it is SILKY SMOOTH & has great TORQUE.

Please take time to watch the TEST DRIVE VIDEO above.

It looks excellent, runs excellent and drives excellent. I noted no issues in my test drive. This rare GTA 390 convertible can be driven with confidence and I would say with great pleasure. I found it to not only be a joy to drive, but very impressive in the “fun” category. It has no problem accelerating like a proper “big block” muscle car of the era while at the same time delivering a very civilized grand touring experience.

The top down driving is especially satisfying and creates a one car “car show” wherever it goes. Even when among dozens of other show cars, it garners far more than its fair share of attention.

It is substantially original from all the major driveline components to the factory color scheme and the rare options. All the VIN#’s stampings and tags are in place. Perhaps most important of all, it is a “high integrity” car top to bottom. It is believed to be a 100% “original body” to include the floors, which are super clean, as is the trunk pan (note above photos of the undercarriage and trunk pan). In my inspection I found no apparent evidence of body rot repair or collision repair anywhere on the car.

In my test drive I found it to be an impressive driving car that was fully functioning and ready for immediate enjoyment with the only exception being the AC which currently has an electrical short between the dash switch and the compressor. At my buy-it-now price, this will be fixed PRIOR to shipping.

Rare CAR / highly OPTIONED / stunning appearance

This is a rare car, and one that most people have never even seen. It was rare in 1966 so you can only imagine how rare it is 50 plus years later. Ford only made just over 4,000 of these cars. They were rare in 1966 and are ultra rare in this color combo, in this condition, with these options and still running with its ORIGINAL ENGINE. This car has its original date code correct engine and this engine is as strong as is was the day it was new.

My guess is very few, if any, better ones exist. No matter where you go you are almost guaranteed to be the ONLY one just like it.

OPTIONS / it is loaded :

· Convertible

· Power Top

· Power Steering

· Power DISC Brakes

· Positive Track Rear End

· Air Conditioning … will be sold “working” at by “Buy it Now PRICE”

· Select-O-Matic floor shifter

· Deluxe simulated Wood Steering Wheel

· Style Steel Wheels

· Redline Tires

· Am Radio

· Tinted windshield

· Plus the GT “performance package”

· - 390 / 335hp motor / C6 automatic / 9” rear end

· - special Hood

· - special GT badging

· - special body stripes

· - deluxe bucket seat interior

· - deluxe seat belts

· - floor console

FINANCING & SHIPPING

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my eBay “Seller” feedback

Please take time to review the eBay“seller feedback”on meselling NOTHING but qualityClassic Cars. You can see by the price points and the feedback, I specialize in selling premium quality cars. Buy with confidence.

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·Exceptional car from an exceptional seller. Great father & son team. (buyer paid$38,500)

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Terms & Conditions & all the Legal stuff

NOTE: $250 Dealer documentation fee will be charged on this transaction …. No exceptions

Additionally, TEXAS buyers will have to pay 6.25% Texas sales tax and license registration fees as well as a dealer inventory tax of .002485%. Out of state buyers are responsible for taxes in their own states.

Although my eBay experiences have been very positive, I am aware that much goes on within the eBay community that is not positive and therefore requires direct language.

Do NOT make a bid or offer until you read everything below.

Any bid or offer is a legal acknowledgement and agreement on your part to be bound by the Terms and Conditions put forth below and additionally specified within eBay itself.

Have FUNDS ready PRIOR to bidding or making an offer. Full payment must be received within five (7) business days of the end of auction/sale unless I agree in writing to alternative terms.

WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US buyers and required for all buyers “outside” the United States.

Cashier’s check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but in ALL cases this vehicle and its title will NOT be released until complete payment is received and all funds have irrevocably cleared BOTH Banks. If paying by Bank Cashiers Check, I must receive a copy of any Bank Cashiers Check in ADVANCE along with your “internal bank contact information” for confirmation of your Bank Check by my Bank. Bank Cashiers checks MUST BE classified by my bank as having irrevocably cleared both Banks prior to my release of vehicle and title.

Loan checks must be agreed to by me PRIOR to you making a bid or offer. Money Orders are NOT accepted.

This is a very nice vehicle. However, there is no such thing as a "PERFECT" vehicle...especially when dealing with vintage vehicles. This is not a new vehicle; it is decades old. Even a restored or partially restored vehicle can and will have flaws and normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This vehicle may have minor dings, scratches (or, other imperfections) and indications of wear and use because it has been used.

This vehicle is sold AS IS - NO WARRANTY

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, of any kind expressed or implied. It is the responsibility of the buyer and/or buyers agent to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle (prior to the end of the eBay listing), and to have satisfied themselves as to the condition and value and to bid or offer based upon that judgment solely.

Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. These services are listed on the internet and can be found in most collector car magazine publications. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed. Any and all inspections must occur PRIOR to the end of this eBay listing.

The seller has made a diligent effort to accurately describe any known material defects associated with this vehicle. Additionally, the seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose at the “buyer's request prior to the end of the eBay listing” any additional specific details important to the Buyer. However, any descriptions or representations from the Seller are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. Everything stated in the description is to the best of the seller’s knowledge. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. The Seller does not expressly, or implicitly, guarantee the accuracy of the description including authenticity or genuineness of the vehicle and/or its components and assumes no responsibility for any repairs or defects regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage.

If you purchase this vehicle you have accepted ALL terms and conditions listed in this eBay ad including this …… Any and all claims or disputes arising from or related to this transaction, other than a claim for injunctive relief, shall first be submitted to mediation in Denton County, Texas in accordance with the then governing rules of the American Arbitration Association. If the parties cannot resolve their dispute through mediation, they shall have the issue resolved through arbitration with the then governing rules of American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon an arbitration award may be entered in the District Court for the County of Denton, State of Texas. Parties shall bear their own costs related to any mediation or arbitration proceeding.