![]() ![]() It sold in very modest numbers then, but there’s more than ever nowadays.įor 1966, Ford offered the new “Town” hardtop as an alternative to the traditional hardtop, which didn’t exactly have much of a rear side window to start with. The previous effort was the Sports Roadster, essentially a fiberglass tonneau cover over the rear seats with built in headrests, available on the previous generation Bullet Bird. So Ford kept placating them in ways to make the Flair Bird look more like a two passenger car, like this 1966 Town Landau. Who needs rear side windows anyway? Despite the fact that switching to a four passenger format in 1958 was the key breakthrough for T Bird sales, Ford knew that many lovers of the ’55-’57 T Birds were never quite resigned to that fact. If you buy a car, your admission will be refunded and you will be given a 1 year membership.Brougham fever was virulent in 1966 at Ford, and the results speak for themselves. Without an appointment there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. ![]() If interested in a particular car make an appointment with a salesman to see that car. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail. Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are answered. What I am offering is my professional impression of the vehicle. A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. The 390 motor will effortlessly push you down that country road with the top down while you have a smile ear to ear! We repaired the power window switch, replaced the voltage regulator and starter solenoid. We replaced the door lock cylinders, repaired the switches for the top, lubed the rear windows, repaired the turn signals and serviced the steering column. Our shop inspected the car and spent $1,640 servicing it. The drive shaft was rebuilt, the rear end looks clean. Looking up at the motor it's very clean, fuel filter and starter look fresh. Solid dual exhaust system with crossover pipe. Miscellaneous components were replaced- some front end bushings, steering parts, brake hoses. UNDERSIDE: Looks to be well sorted underneath. TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The deck lid opens, unfolds and a convertible top come out like a Transformer! It is painted body color, smooth and glossy. It has the washer bag, fan shroud, battery is bolted down etc. The motor and all its components look clean and proper. Carpet was replaced.ĮNGINE COMPARTMENT: Rebuilt 390-300 hp motor with 4 barrel carb. Pearl white upholstery and door panels were replaced. It has bucket seats in front, wrap around seats in back. Also, unique gauges with a horizontal speedometer. It has bucket seats with a console that morphs right into the dash. INTERIOR: Just as stylish as the exterior. The white retractable top is in excellent shape. Deluxe hubcaps are wrapped in radial tires. Door handles look new, bumpers were rechromed. Stunning metallic red is laid out evenly with a glossy clear coat finish. The body is straight with no damage or rust. It's full of power accessories and they all seem to be working.ĮXTERIOR: Gorgeous color! What great lines too. It is so much car for the money! The style in and out with unique features is really cool. Recently restored by a lifelong antique car builder.
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