Dated March 16, 1965, it reads: "Your office is requested to transfer ownership of 1964 Fairlane vehicle serial number 4F41K167196 from the Ford Division General Office to Mr. Milo Coleman, 10047 Maumau Court, Largo, Florida. Other weight-saving measures include the elimination of such street items as the sunvisors, radio, heater, wheel covers, passenger-side windshield wiper, arm rests, rear window cranks, mirrors, sound deadening material, carpeting, trunk mat, lug wrench, jack and spare tire. Interior of the car in the above photo with its Econoline bucket seats and later model Ford steering wheel and automatic transmission selector, Detail of the air intake setup and painted fiberglass bumper, Engine detail featuring the 427's unique dual-snorkel air intake, Rare fit and finish disclaimer plate riveted to the inside of the glovebox door, fastest–accelerating production cars over the quarter mile, Timeline of most powerful production cars, "History of the Thunderbolt at Musclecarclub.com", http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_0411_1964_ford_galaxie_500/index.html, http://www.kitcarmag.com/thehistoryof/0411kc_ford_427_cammer/index.html, Article on the 1964 Thunderbolt at Howstuffworks.com, History of the Thunderbolt at Conceptcarz.com, http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0911_ford_thunderbolt_reunion/index.html, "History of the lightweight 1964 Ford drag cars at 1964ford.com", http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/hrdp-0001-1964-ford-thunderbolt/, http://www.draglist.com/draglist/search.php?GENDER%5B%5D=M&GENDER%5B%5D=F&FNAME=&LNAME=&CITY=&LIC=&FINISHNUMBER=&SORTBY=&ASCDESC=&VIEW=Extended&ENTRY=&OWNNAME=&OWNCITY=&CCNAME=&MODEL%5B%5D=Thunderbolt&ET=&ETTRK_DATE=&MPH=&MPHTRKDATE=&EMET=&EMETTRKDAT=&EMMPH=&EMMPHTRKDT=&TFET=&TFETTRKDAT=&TFMPH=&TFMPHTRKDAT=&ASPIRATION=&FUEL=&CID=&YR=&SHIFT=&PHOTOG=&NOTES=&SUBMITTER=&LASTUPDATER=&RACERWEBSITE=&PHOTOLINK=&search=Search, Example of a Hot Wheels toy at Prestigehobbies.com, "Example of a 1/18 replica at Diecastmodelswholesale.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Fairlane_Thunderbolt&oldid=984751108, Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 October 2020, at 21:44. This 2004 BMW Z4 roadster is finished in Maldives Blue Metallic over a Beige interior and is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-6 cylinderengine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.Equipment includes a power convertible top, power-adjustable seats, cruise control, and multi-function steering wheel. Other than the Ansen aluminum slot front wheels, it's a very pure restoration right down to the single windshield wiper, Rotunda tachometer, and lightweight Bostrum bucket seats. The front suspension consists of a slightly narrowed Econoline beam axle, parallel leaf springs, and disc brakes. Trusted seller, fast shipping, and easy returns. These included fiberglass and aluminum front bumpers, fiberglass fenders, and fiberglass teardrop hoods. , BENCH SEAT , BLUE, 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Strong 289 engine, 4 barrel carburetor, C-4 Automatic transmission, Air Cond, 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door hard top, rebuilt 289 new starter water pump body work started needs, Looking for a great driver? These parts, which included fiberglass body panels, aluminum bumpers, and the interior modifications, were all done at a Ford plant. Acquired by the seller a year and a half ago, the car has undergone a full restoration that included a bare metal respray and new interior. By 1961, the growing participation by Chrysler, Ford, and GM in its stock classes proved to be a dilemma for the NHRA.

Regardless, the Pearsons' long roof blows minds anywhere it goes. These cars did not have radios, heaters, or rear window cranking mechanisms. The car was originally sold in New York and subsequently had ownership history in New Jersey, before moving to Virginia. Since the total number of cars was fairly high for such a special type of machine, the second type of assembly was definately preferable. Jan 16, 2015 - DVD Talk publishes no-nonsense movie news and information about home media, including - reviews, columns, interviews, and discussion areas. Current Ford Racing Technology Director Brian Wolfe delivered the keynote speech and confirmed Ford's commitment to a new FR500CJ drag racing package for 2010. After the first 11 burgundy cars were built, all subsequent Thunderbolts (89 cars) were delivered in white paint. An official Ford Motor Company document regarding B/FX builds, dated March 1, 1965, refers to a “Nash car,” which would be the Cyclone campaigned by Doug Nash, and also says that “dealers have already ordered 15 specially prepared 289 CID, 271 horsepower drag cars, and additional orders are anticipated.” This would indicate that at least 16 1965 B/FX Comets were made. check out my 1965 ford fairlane 2 door this is great to cruise in and, 65 ford fairlane 500 red 2 dr hardtop, new bumpers, fiber glass tear drop hood, new distributor, el, This 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 has been sleeping in a garage for the past 32 years. The Thunderbolt was not built on a regular Ford assembly line, but rather in conjunction with Andy Hotton of Dearborn Steel Tubing. Show in Buena Park, California, about an hour after seeing the Thunderbolt. What was the best class for these factory-massaged cars? Brannan said he then sold the Thunderbolt in 1965 to Vaughn Kubert, a Michigan collector who also bought the Falcon that replaced Brannan's Thunderbolt and Brannan's 1963 lightweight Galaxie, then kept them for at least 10 years before selling the cars off. The early Thunderbolts were delivered with a fiberglass front bumper, later replaced with an aluminum one. Finding one today is nearly impossible.". DST was one of Ford's prime go-to shops for special projects and prototype construction. For 1963 GM mandated almost complete withdrawal from racing activities, under fears that the U.S. government might break up the company for its monopolistic share of the domestic new-car market. The open headers bark madly as Bonner takes the wheel and begins a medium-speed cruise around the restricted test track to get air flowing and reduce coolant temperature. Russell Bessey wanted to keep the original M&H rear slicks because they might want to put them on another car. We lost a lot of cars due to accidents when the locker re-engaged. It was a little crude, so I retubbed it, and this is how it'll stay. “The Mercurys were getting too big and heavy to be competitive on the NASCAR circuit. Everyone attending the 45th anniversary Thunderbolt dinner celebration got a slice of this delicious cake. Car owner Jack Hazelgren says his Thunderbolt was delivered on December 19, 1963, to Emmett "Rattlesnake" Austin of Georgia.

“The Thunderbolt, on the other hand, was transformed into more of a purpose-built race car. Many Thunderbolts were considered obsolete race cars by the dawn of 1965 and were transformed into altered-wheelbase match racers in a final blaze of glory. Here, Milo poses with a letter from Ford Racing boss Jacque Passino, releasing ownership to him after a season of successful racing. Once you get into the secondaries, the acceleration is amazing! The engine code reflected not the 427 on most cars but rather the so-called solid lifter "K-code" 289 hi- performance engine. Though his Rattlesnake Austin Thunderbolt has been restored to its prealtered-wheelbase configuration, Jack Hazelgren says, "I actually like the car better in its brutal, altered-wheelbase, match racer configuration from 1966." The side windows were plexiglas, and they were optioned with the 289/271 horse engine. At the end of a specified period-usually one year-the title was released to the racer. Tragically, it was destroyed in a crash after being sold in 1965, killing the driver. What’s it like to drive his two Ford drag cars? This is good, because later this day, Bonner and his Thunderbolt will be part of a special meeting that'll include many of the top movers and shakers behind Ford's NHRA drag racing program.

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Dated March 16, 1965, it reads: "Your office is requested to transfer ownership of 1964 Fairlane vehicle serial number 4F41K167196 from the Ford Division General Office to Mr. Milo Coleman, 10047 Maumau Court, Largo, Florida. Other weight-saving measures include the elimination of such street items as the sunvisors, radio, heater, wheel covers, passenger-side windshield wiper, arm rests, rear window cranks, mirrors, sound deadening material, carpeting, trunk mat, lug wrench, jack and spare tire. Interior of the car in the above photo with its Econoline bucket seats and later model Ford steering wheel and automatic transmission selector, Detail of the air intake setup and painted fiberglass bumper, Engine detail featuring the 427's unique dual-snorkel air intake, Rare fit and finish disclaimer plate riveted to the inside of the glovebox door, fastest–accelerating production cars over the quarter mile, Timeline of most powerful production cars, "History of the Thunderbolt at Musclecarclub.com", http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_0411_1964_ford_galaxie_500/index.html, http://www.kitcarmag.com/thehistoryof/0411kc_ford_427_cammer/index.html, Article on the 1964 Thunderbolt at Howstuffworks.com, History of the Thunderbolt at Conceptcarz.com, http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0911_ford_thunderbolt_reunion/index.html, "History of the lightweight 1964 Ford drag cars at 1964ford.com", http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/hrdp-0001-1964-ford-thunderbolt/, http://www.draglist.com/draglist/search.php?GENDER%5B%5D=M&GENDER%5B%5D=F&FNAME=&LNAME=&CITY=&LIC=&FINISHNUMBER=&SORTBY=&ASCDESC=&VIEW=Extended&ENTRY=&OWNNAME=&OWNCITY=&CCNAME=&MODEL%5B%5D=Thunderbolt&ET=&ETTRK_DATE=&MPH=&MPHTRKDATE=&EMET=&EMETTRKDAT=&EMMPH=&EMMPHTRKDT=&TFET=&TFETTRKDAT=&TFMPH=&TFMPHTRKDAT=&ASPIRATION=&FUEL=&CID=&YR=&SHIFT=&PHOTOG=&NOTES=&SUBMITTER=&LASTUPDATER=&RACERWEBSITE=&PHOTOLINK=&search=Search, Example of a Hot Wheels toy at Prestigehobbies.com, "Example of a 1/18 replica at Diecastmodelswholesale.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Fairlane_Thunderbolt&oldid=984751108, Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 October 2020, at 21:44. This 2004 BMW Z4 roadster is finished in Maldives Blue Metallic over a Beige interior and is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-6 cylinderengine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.Equipment includes a power convertible top, power-adjustable seats, cruise control, and multi-function steering wheel. Other than the Ansen aluminum slot front wheels, it's a very pure restoration right down to the single windshield wiper, Rotunda tachometer, and lightweight Bostrum bucket seats. The front suspension consists of a slightly narrowed Econoline beam axle, parallel leaf springs, and disc brakes. Trusted seller, fast shipping, and easy returns. These included fiberglass and aluminum front bumpers, fiberglass fenders, and fiberglass teardrop hoods. , BENCH SEAT , BLUE, 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Strong 289 engine, 4 barrel carburetor, C-4 Automatic transmission, Air Cond, 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door hard top, rebuilt 289 new starter water pump body work started needs, Looking for a great driver? These parts, which included fiberglass body panels, aluminum bumpers, and the interior modifications, were all done at a Ford plant. Acquired by the seller a year and a half ago, the car has undergone a full restoration that included a bare metal respray and new interior. By 1961, the growing participation by Chrysler, Ford, and GM in its stock classes proved to be a dilemma for the NHRA.

Regardless, the Pearsons' long roof blows minds anywhere it goes. These cars did not have radios, heaters, or rear window cranking mechanisms. The car was originally sold in New York and subsequently had ownership history in New Jersey, before moving to Virginia. Since the total number of cars was fairly high for such a special type of machine, the second type of assembly was definately preferable. Jan 16, 2015 - DVD Talk publishes no-nonsense movie news and information about home media, including - reviews, columns, interviews, and discussion areas. Current Ford Racing Technology Director Brian Wolfe delivered the keynote speech and confirmed Ford's commitment to a new FR500CJ drag racing package for 2010. After the first 11 burgundy cars were built, all subsequent Thunderbolts (89 cars) were delivered in white paint. An official Ford Motor Company document regarding B/FX builds, dated March 1, 1965, refers to a “Nash car,” which would be the Cyclone campaigned by Doug Nash, and also says that “dealers have already ordered 15 specially prepared 289 CID, 271 horsepower drag cars, and additional orders are anticipated.” This would indicate that at least 16 1965 B/FX Comets were made. check out my 1965 ford fairlane 2 door this is great to cruise in and, 65 ford fairlane 500 red 2 dr hardtop, new bumpers, fiber glass tear drop hood, new distributor, el, This 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 has been sleeping in a garage for the past 32 years. The Thunderbolt was not built on a regular Ford assembly line, but rather in conjunction with Andy Hotton of Dearborn Steel Tubing. Show in Buena Park, California, about an hour after seeing the Thunderbolt. What was the best class for these factory-massaged cars? Brannan said he then sold the Thunderbolt in 1965 to Vaughn Kubert, a Michigan collector who also bought the Falcon that replaced Brannan's Thunderbolt and Brannan's 1963 lightweight Galaxie, then kept them for at least 10 years before selling the cars off. The early Thunderbolts were delivered with a fiberglass front bumper, later replaced with an aluminum one. Finding one today is nearly impossible.". DST was one of Ford's prime go-to shops for special projects and prototype construction. For 1963 GM mandated almost complete withdrawal from racing activities, under fears that the U.S. government might break up the company for its monopolistic share of the domestic new-car market. The open headers bark madly as Bonner takes the wheel and begins a medium-speed cruise around the restricted test track to get air flowing and reduce coolant temperature. Russell Bessey wanted to keep the original M&H rear slicks because they might want to put them on another car. We lost a lot of cars due to accidents when the locker re-engaged. It was a little crude, so I retubbed it, and this is how it'll stay. “The Mercurys were getting too big and heavy to be competitive on the NASCAR circuit. Everyone attending the 45th anniversary Thunderbolt dinner celebration got a slice of this delicious cake. Car owner Jack Hazelgren says his Thunderbolt was delivered on December 19, 1963, to Emmett "Rattlesnake" Austin of Georgia.

“The Thunderbolt, on the other hand, was transformed into more of a purpose-built race car. Many Thunderbolts were considered obsolete race cars by the dawn of 1965 and were transformed into altered-wheelbase match racers in a final blaze of glory. Here, Milo poses with a letter from Ford Racing boss Jacque Passino, releasing ownership to him after a season of successful racing. Once you get into the secondaries, the acceleration is amazing! The engine code reflected not the 427 on most cars but rather the so-called solid lifter "K-code" 289 hi- performance engine. Though his Rattlesnake Austin Thunderbolt has been restored to its prealtered-wheelbase configuration, Jack Hazelgren says, "I actually like the car better in its brutal, altered-wheelbase, match racer configuration from 1966." The side windows were plexiglas, and they were optioned with the 289/271 horse engine. At the end of a specified period-usually one year-the title was released to the racer. Tragically, it was destroyed in a crash after being sold in 1965, killing the driver. What’s it like to drive his two Ford drag cars? This is good, because later this day, Bonner and his Thunderbolt will be part of a special meeting that'll include many of the top movers and shakers behind Ford's NHRA drag racing program.

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Dated March 16, 1965, it reads: "Your office is requested to transfer ownership of 1964 Fairlane vehicle serial number 4F41K167196 from the Ford Division General Office to Mr. Milo Coleman, 10047 Maumau Court, Largo, Florida. Other weight-saving measures include the elimination of such street items as the sunvisors, radio, heater, wheel covers, passenger-side windshield wiper, arm rests, rear window cranks, mirrors, sound deadening material, carpeting, trunk mat, lug wrench, jack and spare tire. Interior of the car in the above photo with its Econoline bucket seats and later model Ford steering wheel and automatic transmission selector, Detail of the air intake setup and painted fiberglass bumper, Engine detail featuring the 427's unique dual-snorkel air intake, Rare fit and finish disclaimer plate riveted to the inside of the glovebox door, fastest–accelerating production cars over the quarter mile, Timeline of most powerful production cars, "History of the Thunderbolt at Musclecarclub.com", http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_0411_1964_ford_galaxie_500/index.html, http://www.kitcarmag.com/thehistoryof/0411kc_ford_427_cammer/index.html, Article on the 1964 Thunderbolt at Howstuffworks.com, History of the Thunderbolt at Conceptcarz.com, http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0911_ford_thunderbolt_reunion/index.html, "History of the lightweight 1964 Ford drag cars at 1964ford.com", http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/hrdp-0001-1964-ford-thunderbolt/, http://www.draglist.com/draglist/search.php?GENDER%5B%5D=M&GENDER%5B%5D=F&FNAME=&LNAME=&CITY=&LIC=&FINISHNUMBER=&SORTBY=&ASCDESC=&VIEW=Extended&ENTRY=&OWNNAME=&OWNCITY=&CCNAME=&MODEL%5B%5D=Thunderbolt&ET=&ETTRK_DATE=&MPH=&MPHTRKDATE=&EMET=&EMETTRKDAT=&EMMPH=&EMMPHTRKDT=&TFET=&TFETTRKDAT=&TFMPH=&TFMPHTRKDAT=&ASPIRATION=&FUEL=&CID=&YR=&SHIFT=&PHOTOG=&NOTES=&SUBMITTER=&LASTUPDATER=&RACERWEBSITE=&PHOTOLINK=&search=Search, Example of a Hot Wheels toy at Prestigehobbies.com, "Example of a 1/18 replica at Diecastmodelswholesale.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Fairlane_Thunderbolt&oldid=984751108, Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 October 2020, at 21:44. This 2004 BMW Z4 roadster is finished in Maldives Blue Metallic over a Beige interior and is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-6 cylinderengine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.Equipment includes a power convertible top, power-adjustable seats, cruise control, and multi-function steering wheel. Other than the Ansen aluminum slot front wheels, it's a very pure restoration right down to the single windshield wiper, Rotunda tachometer, and lightweight Bostrum bucket seats. The front suspension consists of a slightly narrowed Econoline beam axle, parallel leaf springs, and disc brakes. Trusted seller, fast shipping, and easy returns. These included fiberglass and aluminum front bumpers, fiberglass fenders, and fiberglass teardrop hoods. , BENCH SEAT , BLUE, 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Strong 289 engine, 4 barrel carburetor, C-4 Automatic transmission, Air Cond, 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door hard top, rebuilt 289 new starter water pump body work started needs, Looking for a great driver? These parts, which included fiberglass body panels, aluminum bumpers, and the interior modifications, were all done at a Ford plant. Acquired by the seller a year and a half ago, the car has undergone a full restoration that included a bare metal respray and new interior. By 1961, the growing participation by Chrysler, Ford, and GM in its stock classes proved to be a dilemma for the NHRA.

Regardless, the Pearsons' long roof blows minds anywhere it goes. These cars did not have radios, heaters, or rear window cranking mechanisms. The car was originally sold in New York and subsequently had ownership history in New Jersey, before moving to Virginia. Since the total number of cars was fairly high for such a special type of machine, the second type of assembly was definately preferable. Jan 16, 2015 - DVD Talk publishes no-nonsense movie news and information about home media, including - reviews, columns, interviews, and discussion areas. Current Ford Racing Technology Director Brian Wolfe delivered the keynote speech and confirmed Ford's commitment to a new FR500CJ drag racing package for 2010. After the first 11 burgundy cars were built, all subsequent Thunderbolts (89 cars) were delivered in white paint. An official Ford Motor Company document regarding B/FX builds, dated March 1, 1965, refers to a “Nash car,” which would be the Cyclone campaigned by Doug Nash, and also says that “dealers have already ordered 15 specially prepared 289 CID, 271 horsepower drag cars, and additional orders are anticipated.” This would indicate that at least 16 1965 B/FX Comets were made. check out my 1965 ford fairlane 2 door this is great to cruise in and, 65 ford fairlane 500 red 2 dr hardtop, new bumpers, fiber glass tear drop hood, new distributor, el, This 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 has been sleeping in a garage for the past 32 years. The Thunderbolt was not built on a regular Ford assembly line, but rather in conjunction with Andy Hotton of Dearborn Steel Tubing. Show in Buena Park, California, about an hour after seeing the Thunderbolt. What was the best class for these factory-massaged cars? Brannan said he then sold the Thunderbolt in 1965 to Vaughn Kubert, a Michigan collector who also bought the Falcon that replaced Brannan's Thunderbolt and Brannan's 1963 lightweight Galaxie, then kept them for at least 10 years before selling the cars off. The early Thunderbolts were delivered with a fiberglass front bumper, later replaced with an aluminum one. Finding one today is nearly impossible.". DST was one of Ford's prime go-to shops for special projects and prototype construction. For 1963 GM mandated almost complete withdrawal from racing activities, under fears that the U.S. government might break up the company for its monopolistic share of the domestic new-car market. The open headers bark madly as Bonner takes the wheel and begins a medium-speed cruise around the restricted test track to get air flowing and reduce coolant temperature. Russell Bessey wanted to keep the original M&H rear slicks because they might want to put them on another car. We lost a lot of cars due to accidents when the locker re-engaged. It was a little crude, so I retubbed it, and this is how it'll stay. “The Mercurys were getting too big and heavy to be competitive on the NASCAR circuit. Everyone attending the 45th anniversary Thunderbolt dinner celebration got a slice of this delicious cake. Car owner Jack Hazelgren says his Thunderbolt was delivered on December 19, 1963, to Emmett "Rattlesnake" Austin of Georgia.

“The Thunderbolt, on the other hand, was transformed into more of a purpose-built race car. Many Thunderbolts were considered obsolete race cars by the dawn of 1965 and were transformed into altered-wheelbase match racers in a final blaze of glory. Here, Milo poses with a letter from Ford Racing boss Jacque Passino, releasing ownership to him after a season of successful racing. Once you get into the secondaries, the acceleration is amazing! The engine code reflected not the 427 on most cars but rather the so-called solid lifter "K-code" 289 hi- performance engine. Though his Rattlesnake Austin Thunderbolt has been restored to its prealtered-wheelbase configuration, Jack Hazelgren says, "I actually like the car better in its brutal, altered-wheelbase, match racer configuration from 1966." The side windows were plexiglas, and they were optioned with the 289/271 horse engine. At the end of a specified period-usually one year-the title was released to the racer. Tragically, it was destroyed in a crash after being sold in 1965, killing the driver. What’s it like to drive his two Ford drag cars? This is good, because later this day, Bonner and his Thunderbolt will be part of a special meeting that'll include many of the top movers and shakers behind Ford's NHRA drag racing program.

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He is acknowledged as the go-to person when it comes to the history of Ford’s lightweight drag cars. Emmett raced from coast to coast. The initial run of cars was built at the Dearborn plant as Fairlane 500 2 door sedans, minus all sound deadener, sealer and insulation.

It was driven by Paul Harvey and sponsored by Bob Ford in Dearborn. DST was picked to do all of the conversion work on the Fairlanes. This Ford Fairlane 500 Sport Coupe is a beauty to behold! If a similar survival rate exists for the 1965 B/FX Comets, this could lend credence to support the 17 August 1965 document.”. Fiberglass doors, hood, front fenders and even the front bumper on the earliest cars along with Plexiglas side and rear windows aided in weight reduction; the hood with its distinctive raised "teardrop" ram air scoop designed to draw hot air from the engine compartment was pinned in position, eliminating the need for a hood hinges and a latch. Will usually ship within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment. To see a great photo revue, type Altered Wheelbase Thunderbolts into your computer search engine, sit back, and enjoy. It used a specific cast-aluminum bellhousing to adapt to the 427 FE block (Lincolns used MEL-series 430 engines), a splined output shaft, a specific manual lever, a recalibrated valvebody, and other improvements.

Dated March 16, 1965, it reads: "Your office is requested to transfer ownership of 1964 Fairlane vehicle serial number 4F41K167196 from the Ford Division General Office to Mr. Milo Coleman, 10047 Maumau Court, Largo, Florida. Other weight-saving measures include the elimination of such street items as the sunvisors, radio, heater, wheel covers, passenger-side windshield wiper, arm rests, rear window cranks, mirrors, sound deadening material, carpeting, trunk mat, lug wrench, jack and spare tire. Interior of the car in the above photo with its Econoline bucket seats and later model Ford steering wheel and automatic transmission selector, Detail of the air intake setup and painted fiberglass bumper, Engine detail featuring the 427's unique dual-snorkel air intake, Rare fit and finish disclaimer plate riveted to the inside of the glovebox door, fastest–accelerating production cars over the quarter mile, Timeline of most powerful production cars, "History of the Thunderbolt at Musclecarclub.com", http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_0411_1964_ford_galaxie_500/index.html, http://www.kitcarmag.com/thehistoryof/0411kc_ford_427_cammer/index.html, Article on the 1964 Thunderbolt at Howstuffworks.com, History of the Thunderbolt at Conceptcarz.com, http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0911_ford_thunderbolt_reunion/index.html, "History of the lightweight 1964 Ford drag cars at 1964ford.com", http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/hrdp-0001-1964-ford-thunderbolt/, http://www.draglist.com/draglist/search.php?GENDER%5B%5D=M&GENDER%5B%5D=F&FNAME=&LNAME=&CITY=&LIC=&FINISHNUMBER=&SORTBY=&ASCDESC=&VIEW=Extended&ENTRY=&OWNNAME=&OWNCITY=&CCNAME=&MODEL%5B%5D=Thunderbolt&ET=&ETTRK_DATE=&MPH=&MPHTRKDATE=&EMET=&EMETTRKDAT=&EMMPH=&EMMPHTRKDT=&TFET=&TFETTRKDAT=&TFMPH=&TFMPHTRKDAT=&ASPIRATION=&FUEL=&CID=&YR=&SHIFT=&PHOTOG=&NOTES=&SUBMITTER=&LASTUPDATER=&RACERWEBSITE=&PHOTOLINK=&search=Search, Example of a Hot Wheels toy at Prestigehobbies.com, "Example of a 1/18 replica at Diecastmodelswholesale.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Fairlane_Thunderbolt&oldid=984751108, Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 October 2020, at 21:44. This 2004 BMW Z4 roadster is finished in Maldives Blue Metallic over a Beige interior and is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-6 cylinderengine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.Equipment includes a power convertible top, power-adjustable seats, cruise control, and multi-function steering wheel. Other than the Ansen aluminum slot front wheels, it's a very pure restoration right down to the single windshield wiper, Rotunda tachometer, and lightweight Bostrum bucket seats. The front suspension consists of a slightly narrowed Econoline beam axle, parallel leaf springs, and disc brakes. Trusted seller, fast shipping, and easy returns. These included fiberglass and aluminum front bumpers, fiberglass fenders, and fiberglass teardrop hoods. , BENCH SEAT , BLUE, 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Strong 289 engine, 4 barrel carburetor, C-4 Automatic transmission, Air Cond, 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door hard top, rebuilt 289 new starter water pump body work started needs, Looking for a great driver? These parts, which included fiberglass body panels, aluminum bumpers, and the interior modifications, were all done at a Ford plant. Acquired by the seller a year and a half ago, the car has undergone a full restoration that included a bare metal respray and new interior. By 1961, the growing participation by Chrysler, Ford, and GM in its stock classes proved to be a dilemma for the NHRA.

Regardless, the Pearsons' long roof blows minds anywhere it goes. These cars did not have radios, heaters, or rear window cranking mechanisms. The car was originally sold in New York and subsequently had ownership history in New Jersey, before moving to Virginia. Since the total number of cars was fairly high for such a special type of machine, the second type of assembly was definately preferable. Jan 16, 2015 - DVD Talk publishes no-nonsense movie news and information about home media, including - reviews, columns, interviews, and discussion areas. Current Ford Racing Technology Director Brian Wolfe delivered the keynote speech and confirmed Ford's commitment to a new FR500CJ drag racing package for 2010. After the first 11 burgundy cars were built, all subsequent Thunderbolts (89 cars) were delivered in white paint. An official Ford Motor Company document regarding B/FX builds, dated March 1, 1965, refers to a “Nash car,” which would be the Cyclone campaigned by Doug Nash, and also says that “dealers have already ordered 15 specially prepared 289 CID, 271 horsepower drag cars, and additional orders are anticipated.” This would indicate that at least 16 1965 B/FX Comets were made. check out my 1965 ford fairlane 2 door this is great to cruise in and, 65 ford fairlane 500 red 2 dr hardtop, new bumpers, fiber glass tear drop hood, new distributor, el, This 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 has been sleeping in a garage for the past 32 years. The Thunderbolt was not built on a regular Ford assembly line, but rather in conjunction with Andy Hotton of Dearborn Steel Tubing. Show in Buena Park, California, about an hour after seeing the Thunderbolt. What was the best class for these factory-massaged cars? Brannan said he then sold the Thunderbolt in 1965 to Vaughn Kubert, a Michigan collector who also bought the Falcon that replaced Brannan's Thunderbolt and Brannan's 1963 lightweight Galaxie, then kept them for at least 10 years before selling the cars off. The early Thunderbolts were delivered with a fiberglass front bumper, later replaced with an aluminum one. Finding one today is nearly impossible.". DST was one of Ford's prime go-to shops for special projects and prototype construction. For 1963 GM mandated almost complete withdrawal from racing activities, under fears that the U.S. government might break up the company for its monopolistic share of the domestic new-car market. The open headers bark madly as Bonner takes the wheel and begins a medium-speed cruise around the restricted test track to get air flowing and reduce coolant temperature. Russell Bessey wanted to keep the original M&H rear slicks because they might want to put them on another car. We lost a lot of cars due to accidents when the locker re-engaged. It was a little crude, so I retubbed it, and this is how it'll stay. “The Mercurys were getting too big and heavy to be competitive on the NASCAR circuit. Everyone attending the 45th anniversary Thunderbolt dinner celebration got a slice of this delicious cake. Car owner Jack Hazelgren says his Thunderbolt was delivered on December 19, 1963, to Emmett "Rattlesnake" Austin of Georgia.

“The Thunderbolt, on the other hand, was transformed into more of a purpose-built race car. Many Thunderbolts were considered obsolete race cars by the dawn of 1965 and were transformed into altered-wheelbase match racers in a final blaze of glory. Here, Milo poses with a letter from Ford Racing boss Jacque Passino, releasing ownership to him after a season of successful racing. Once you get into the secondaries, the acceleration is amazing! The engine code reflected not the 427 on most cars but rather the so-called solid lifter "K-code" 289 hi- performance engine. Though his Rattlesnake Austin Thunderbolt has been restored to its prealtered-wheelbase configuration, Jack Hazelgren says, "I actually like the car better in its brutal, altered-wheelbase, match racer configuration from 1966." The side windows were plexiglas, and they were optioned with the 289/271 horse engine. At the end of a specified period-usually one year-the title was released to the racer. Tragically, it was destroyed in a crash after being sold in 1965, killing the driver. What’s it like to drive his two Ford drag cars? This is good, because later this day, Bonner and his Thunderbolt will be part of a special meeting that'll include many of the top movers and shakers behind Ford's NHRA drag racing program.

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