In 1966, Ford introduced a 6.4-liter engine that provided 320 hp paired as standard with a three-speed automatic transmission. Ford Thunderbird 1966, Locking Gas Cap by United Pacific®. The steering-column mounted gear-selector showed its position on a separate dial. The instrument cluster featured a linear speedometer and four, round, with aviation-inspired gauges for the oil-pressure, fuel-gauge, coolant temperature, and charging. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis drove this piece of American history. This American classic launched his career.
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This movie was Brad Pitts first major motion picture. Nominated for six Academy Awards and voted in the Top 75 Movies Ever Made. Inside, it took inspiration from the "jet-era," with a tilted forward-center stack where it placed the controls for the stereo and the air-conditioning unit. Lot 1285 - Offered for sale is the 'star' of the 1991 Oscar-winning classic movie, 'Thelma & Louise'.
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The standard 6.4-liter V8 was now rated at 315 horsepower alongside a newly optional 7.0-liter FE V8 offering 345 horsepower. Are you trying to find 1966 Ford Thunderbird values The Hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1966 Ford. As a luxury convertible, the Thunderbird was available with a power-roof that was hidden behind the cabin when retracted.įord designed the Thunderbird as a personal luxury coupe, inspired by the European luxury cars. 1966 was the last year of the fourth generation Flair Bird, and its stylistic revisions were highlighted by a new egg-crate style grille with a large Thunderbird emblem at its center and a new rear fascia. The quarter panels featured covers for the rear wheels, with a distinct chromed rim around the wheel-arch. A small central bulge enhanced the look of the, otherwise, flat surface on the flat hood. The 1966 Ford Thunderbird is the perfect mix of a distinct single-year design with the lowest production numbers of the fourth-generation. The headlights cluster mimicked an eagle's eye shape. Instead of the blue-oval badge, it featured a stylized bird. The '66 Thunderbird (or T-Bird) featured a metallic grille with vertical slats. 390CI V8, 3SPD AUTO, POWER STEER/BRAKES, RUNS & DRIVES WELL, CLASSY COLOR COMBO With its big 390 V8, plenty of luxury features, and a great color theme, this 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau delivers that ideal style you demand from a premium classic cruiser. It was more expensive than the original pony-car and offered more comfort than most cars on the market. It was built more like a luxury convertible than a sports car. But the Thunderbird was something different. The 1964-1966 Ford Thunderbird Customl A/C Kit uses the Vapir II Compact Climate Control System with A/C & Heat with Infinite Blend between Dash. It was the last year of manufacture for the fourth generation of the Thunderbird, but it was important for the novelties the car brought.īack in '66, the Mustang got most of the attention of the market.
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