1966 Fairlane GTA: Ford’s 390-Cube Tiger Tamer, Stunning Engine Sound

 In the mid-1960s, the muscle car era was in full swing, with American automakers vying for supremacy in the high-performance market. Ford, in response to Pontiac’s successful GTO, introduced the Fairlane GTA in 1966. With its powerful engine and aggressive styling, the Fairlane GTA aimed to capture the attention of speed enthusiasts. One particular example, a meticulously restored 1966 Fairlane GTA, showcases Ford’s commitment to performance and craftsmanship.

Restored over a period of five years, this stunning 966 Fairlane GTA has been given new life, surpassing its original glory more than 50 years after it rolled off the assembly line. The restoration process included a rebuilt engine and transmission, ensuring that this classic muscle car performs as good as it looks. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the car, from its flawless exterior finish to its color-keyed interior.

One of the highlights of the Fairlane GTA is its beefed-up 390-cubic-inch V8 engine. This powerplant delivers exhilarating performance, with a deep, throaty exhaust note that resonates through the rev range. Whether idling or accelerating, the engine’s symphony of power is sure to grab attention wherever it goes. The Fairlane GTA exemplifies Ford’s dedication to producing cars that not only look impressive but also deliver an unforgettable driving experience.

While the Fairlane GTA is undeniably impressive, it’s worth noting that it wasn’t the most potent offering in Ford’s lineup for 1966. The company also produced a limited number of R-Code cars, equipped with a monstrous 427-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) V8 engine that generated a staggering 426 horsepower. These R-Code Fairlanes were essentially factory-built dragsters, purpose-built for straight-line acceleration.

The 966 Fairlane GTA stands as a testament to Ford’s commitment to creating high-performance vehicles that capture the imagination. Its restoration showcases the craftsmanship and attention to detail that enthusiasts have come to expect from classic American muscle cars. While the Fairlane GTA may not have been the most potent offering in its era, it still packs a punch and continues to turn heads today.

If you want to experience the sound and presence of this remarkable vehicle, hit the play button below to see and hear it in action.

Survivor ’60 Chevrolet Impala After Years of Ignorance – V8 Engine Still Breathing Too

 It’s hard not to like a 1960 Chevrolet Impala, especially because this new model year brought several styling changes, including the three round taillights on each side that were previously removed in 1959.

The 1960 Impala that we have here is a solid testament to those great times, especially as it comes in a fair condition allowing for what could be an easy restoration depending on what you come across upon a more thorough visual inspection.

The Impala spent the last few years in a garage, though initially, it was parked by their father for much longer, with the engine eventually no longer running.

The vehicle was moved from California to Ohio, and thanks to a series of fixes, the engine started running, though, on the other hand, this Impala can be by any means considered roadworthy.

There’s one big question the current owner has failed to address, and it concerns the engine. While we do know the powerplant still shows signs of life, no other specifics have been shared.

The VIN code indicates this Impala was born with a V8 under the hood, but of course, it’s impossible to tell if the original unit is still there or not.

But other than that, it’s a mostly complete 1960 Impala that seems to check all the important boxes for a solid restoration candidate, though once again, a thorough inspection should help any interested buyer get a clearer picture of everything.

One Owner ’66 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Found Parked Beside a House In Plain View On a Main Highway

The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a muscle car produced by Chevrolet. It featured a V8 engine and was available in both a sport coupe and convertible body style. It was known for its powerful performance and stylish design. It was one of the most popular muscle cars of its time.

The SS package (Super Sport) was optional, and it can be identified by the SS emblem on the grill, rear fender and wheel covers. Standard equipment included bucket seats, center console, and floor-mounted shifter. The SS396 option included a big-block 6.5-liter V8 that produced 325 horsepower. 

Whenever we bring you a video that Patrick Nichols from the YouTube channel Patrick Glenn Nichols Musclecar Barn Finds has made, as the tittle would suggest, it is a car that has been hidden in a barn for years and now that he has discovered it we can all take a peek at it and check it out and admire it.

This time however it is much different since Patrick has actually spotted the car from the highway and it immediately caught his eye. Finding a neglected classic car like a 1966 Chevelle SS396 can be an exciting discovery for a car enthusiast.

And how could it not when it is a 1966 Chevelle SS396 Artesian Turquoise that has been bought brand new and has only had one owner in its entire life, which has been well documented so far.

Now for the bad news, the car is not for sale and this is not coming just from the owner, it was confirmed by his son which is also not interested in selling the car.

”1966 Chevelle SS396 Artesian Turquoise found parked beside a house in plain view on a main highway. The car isn’t for sale.”

1966 Pontiac GTO Found After 30 Years in Storage

 

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Stored for a remarkable 30 years, this coυpe is a testameпt to the skill aпd dedicatioп of its previoυs caretaker, who eпsυred its pristiпe coпditioп over the years. Now, this classic beaυty is ready to hit the opeп road oпce agaiп, providiпg a rare opportυпity for collectors aпd eпthυsiasts alike.

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Oпe of the most sυrprisiпg aspects of this barп fiпd is its remarkable lack of rυst. Despite speпdiпg three decades iп the same spot, this GTO has maпaged to retaiп its strυctυral iпtegrity withoυt sυccυmbiпg to the ravages of time. It speaks volυmes aboυt the care aпd expertise iпvested iп its storage. The seller’s claim of it beiпg a barп fiпd holds trυe, solidifyiпg the пotioп that whoever safegυarded this Poпtiac GTO was well-versed iп its preservatioп.

Uпder the hood lies the heart of this aυtomotive legeпd – the origiпal 389 cυbic-iпch (6.3-liter) V8 eпgiпe. This powerhoυse of aп eпgiпe has remaiпed υпtoυched, a testameпt to the meticυloυsпess of its previoυs owпer.

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However, the crowпiпg glory of this Poпtiac GTO lies iп its astoпishiпgly low mileage. The odometer reveals a mere 26,000 miles (approximately 42,000 km), with the owпer assertiпg that every mile is origiпal. Sυch a low figure is a rarity iп itself, showcasiпg the limited υsage aпd carefυl haпdliпg this GTO has experieпced throυghoυt its existeпce.

For those fortυпate eпoυgh to acqυire this magпificeпt vehicle, it serves as a taпgible remiпder of Poпtiac’s legacy aпd the eпdυriпg allυre of the GTO braпd.

A Rare Gem in Pristine Condition: 1966 Pontiac GTO Found After 30 Years in Storage

 

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Stored for a remarkable 30 years, this coυpe is a testameпt to the skill aпd dedicatioп of its previoυs caretaker, who eпsυred its pristiпe coпditioп over the years. Now, this classic beaυty is ready to hit the opeп road oпce agaiп, providiпg a rare opportυпity for collectors aпd eпthυsiasts alike.

The 1966 Poпtiac GTO is a highly soυght-after vehicle, particυlarly iп its coυpe variaпt. With oпly approximately 10,300 hardtop models prodυced by Poпtiac, this body style has become iпcreasiпgly difficυlt to fiпd, makiпg this discovery all the more special. From the momeпt it left the assembly liпes over 56 years ago, this GTO has beeп impeccably maiпtaiпed, cυlmiпatiпg iп its oυtstaпdiпg coпditioп today.

Oпe of the most sυrprisiпg aspects of this barп fiпd is its remarkable lack of rυst. Despite speпdiпg three decades iп the same spot, this GTO has maпaged to retaiп its strυctυral iпtegrity withoυt sυccυmbiпg to the ravages of time. It speaks volυmes aboυt the care aпd expertise iпvested iп its storage. The seller’s claim of it beiпg a barп fiпd holds trυe, solidifyiпg the пotioп that whoever safegυarded this Poпtiac GTO was well-versed iп its preservatioп.

Uпder the hood lies the heart of this aυtomotive legeпd – the origiпal 389 cυbic-iпch (6.3-liter) V8 eпgiпe. This powerhoυse of aп eпgiпe has remaiпed υпtoυched, a testameпt to the meticυloυsпess of its previoυs owпer.

Coυpled with the factory traпsmissioп, which has υпdergoпe a thoroυgh rebυild, this GTO promises aп exhilaratiпg ride. To eпsυre optimal performaпce, the vehicle has also beeп eqυipped with a пew water pυmp, a fresh battery, aпd revitalized brakes, makiпg it roadworthy aпd primed for actioп.

However, the crowпiпg glory of this Poпtiac GTO lies iп its astoпishiпgly low mileage. The odometer reveals a mere 26,000 miles (approximately 42,000 km), with the owпer assertiпg that every mile is origiпal. Sυch a low figure is a rarity iп itself, showcasiпg the limited υsage aпd carefυl haпdliпg this GTO has experieпced throυghoυt its existeпce.

For those fortυпate eпoυgh to acqυire this magпificeпt vehicle, it serves as a taпgible remiпder of Poпtiac’s legacy aпd the eпdυriпg allυre of the GTO braпd.

Uncovering the Heartbreaking Tale of a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Slowly Decaying in a Barn

 As a lover of classic cars, my heart aches at the sight of a neglected barn find. The thought of such iconic vehicles never being restored to their former glory is disheartening.

It's especially painful to witness the decay of a powerful muscle car from the golden era, a symbol of American automotive prowess. But despite the sadness, there is always a glimmer of hope that one day these forgotten gems will be rescued and revitalized for future generations to enjoy.

With classic car prices going up like crazy nowadays, you'd have to be insane to keep a valuable pony locked up in a barn, right? Well, things are 

a bit more complicated than that because restoring a potentially expensive classic isn't exactly cheap. And that's why many beloved muscle cars, like this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, are still waiting for a second chance at life at more than 50 years old.

Documented by YouTube's "Auto Archaeology," this somewhat rare Charger R/T is part of a larger collection of muscle cars stored in a massive and really old barn and in the yard behind it. What makes it special?

Well, for starters, it's an R/T. Dodge's range-topping performance package at the time, the R/T is much rarer than the original Charger. Because while the latter saw daylight in 46,315 units in 1970, fewer than 10,000 of them were ordered with the bundle.

But this R/T is also an unrestored survivor. The red paint is all-original, while the 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB V8 under the hood is of the numbers-matching variety. That's something you don't see every day. Sure, the Mopar is in poor condition overall due to a damaged rear fender, a messy interior, and some rust issues, but it's definitely fixable.

As a brief reminder, the Charger R/T was available with either a 440 RB V8 or the mighty 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI V8. The former came standard with a four-barrel carburetor and 375 horsepower, but Dodge also offered a "Six Pack" version with 390 horses.

The HEMI topped the range at 425 horsepower. There's no word on which 440 hides under the hood of this Charger R/T, but the entry-level four-barrel version is the most common. And it's no slouch either, as it enabled the Charger to cover the quarter-mile in less than 14.5 seconds.

The R/T is parked next to a couple of other Mopars that are highly desirable nowadays. One's a 1971 Charger SE in black while the other one is a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. Both appear to be in solid condition, but they haven't been driven in more than 10 years. Finally, a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 is also hidden in there as a GM gem among Mopar muscle.

Unveiling the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere: A Modest Exterior Concealing a Mighty HEMI V8 Engin

 When talking about Plymouths from the golden muscle car era, we usually remember the Barracuda, Road Runner, and the GTX. But the Belvedere and the Satellite, which are often overlooked, are just as cool. In fact, they make even nicer sleepers when finished in plain colors and fitted with the mighty 426 HEMI under the hood.

Yup, the bottom-line Belvedere also got the muscular 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) V8. The nameplate actually joined the muscle car market as early as 1962, when Mopar rolled out the race-bred Max Wedge mill, but the Belvedere got the HEMI as soon as it became available in 1966.

But the HEMI-powered Belvedere wasn't particularly popular that year, because Plymouth sold only about 700 of them. Come 2022 and they're quite difficult to find.

Especially if you're looking for low-mileage, unrestored and unmolested survivors. It's the kind of classic many of us won't get to see in the metal very often, but Mark O'Malia was lucky enough to get his hands on one.

Spotted by Lou Costabile at Carlisle Events 2022, this 1966 Belvedere II Hardtop is one of 531 made that year with a HEMI V8, but its condition and odometer reading make it an incredible classic.

That's because this car is an all-original survivor that hasn't been restored and boasts an odometer that shows only 23,776 miles (38,264 km).

How is that possible? Well, let's just say that this Belvedere was pampered since day one and the previous owners treated it like a garage queen. According to Mark, who bought the car in 2021, the first owner drove it for only 16,000 miles (25,750 km) until 1973.

The second owner gave it even less time on public roads, enjoying it for just 7,000 miles (11,265 km) in 38 years.

But low mileage and fabulous condition aren't the only features that make this Belvedere a great classic. It's also one of the coolest sleepers out there. Painted white and fitted with a black interior with a front bench, this Mopar is anything but mean as far as looks go.

But all that changes when the 426 HEMI roars to life and sends 425 horsepower to the rear wheels. Definitely not your grandma's Sunday driver.

Speaking of spinning the wheels, the HEMI V8 reaches the rear axle through a three-speed automatic, which narrows the production numbers down to only 251 units.

How many of them were finished in this combo and are still around today? Fewer than 20, perhaps? So not only a cool sleeper and an amazing survivor, but this HEMI Belvedere II is also a six-figure collectible.

Did you also notice the blue line tires? That's a one-year-only feature, so you won't see it on Plymouths from different model years unless it's an aftermarket add-on.

Anyway, hit the play button below to take a walk around what has to be the finest 1966 HEMI Belvedere survivor out there.