1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible

Description

Here's the kind of pleasant classic that often gets us excited. This 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible is coming off over 20 years of long-term ownership. The idea was to have a true classic kept in cruiser-ready condition. So if you want a V8 drop-top classic that loves to give that vintage and premium feeling, you've found it here.

This is coming from a Fairlane fan who wanted something nice for his wife. He purchased it in 2001, gave the factory-correct Candyapple Red a respray, and made sure to store the car indoors. He even took care of details like the black convertible top and chrome bumpers along the way. What that means today is a carefully aged appearance with clean lines, a bright style, and a true cruiser attitude. That's nice to have on this car because 1966 ushered in a new era of the Fairlane. The well-defined lines and stacked headlight style would make these a sought-after classic. There's a touch of sporty fun here with V8's racing flags emblem and the GT-style wheel covers. There are even redline tires to go with the cherry red paint. But the overall feeling is just about a well-respected classic that isn't necessarily out to eat the asphalt as much as it just wants to own the boulevard.

The black convertible top powers down to reveal a full black interior. Just like the exterior, this has a vintage but inviting style with items like newer carpeting and a smooth dash. The premium 500 XL means nice details like front bucket seats, a center console, and button-top seatback trim. There are even nice details, like the color-matched convertible boot and the AM radio that's still there for a display. It's all quite clean and complete, but the idea is to be a cruiser and not a museum piece. So it's the kind of car where friends will want to go for a ride, and you'll happily let them hop inside.

The engine bay continues the car's classic style everywhere from the big blue motor to the windshield fluid bag. We love Ford's 289 cubic-inch V8 because it proved to be hardy and useful right out of the box. We also know how much they love upgrades in power, but the point of this one is to be a pleasant cruiser, and so it's hard to find fault with a strong-running easy-going car like this. And keeping that boulevard-ready feeling going are nice features like power steering and a three-speed automatic transmission.

We all love it when a car has decades of pleasant care, and the fact that it's also on a desirable '66 Fairlane drop-top is what really makes this irresistible. Call today!!!