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RARE "One of One" Factory Built DRAG CAR, "R" code 427, 4-speed, Fact. Deletes

Make: Ford
Model: Galaxie
SubModel: Custom
Type: Coupe
Trim: Custom
Year: 1966
Mileage: 200
VIN: 6A53R203739
Color: White
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: 2-wheel rear
Interior color: Red
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Beachwood, Ohio, United States
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ACMAFFORDABLE CLASSICS MOTORCARS LLCQUALITY AND VALUE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE********* PLEASE CALL JOE AT 216-990-8207 WITH ANY QUESTIONS***** “ONE OF ONE” If you desire a drag car unlike any other in the market today. you will love this 1966 Ford Custom 2-door Sedan. This “purpose built” one-off drag car was originally procured by brothers Bobby and Cecil Edge. of Oneonta. Alabama. who took delivery of this car from Fred Peak Ford. They were able to obtain the car with its modifications through contacts they made at the Ford Motor Company after years of racing Ford products. With a production date of March 24. 1966. this car is the last full size factory built lightweight drag car. They raced the car until 1967. an “R” Code medium riser 427 CID V-8 with dual 715 Holley quads and a Toploader 4-speed manual transmission. this car has the following modifications that were completed at Ford’s Atlanta Assembly plant prior to delivery to the original owners: Teardrop fiberglass hoodThunderbolt Ram Air inductionDual point ignitionCast iron headersFull exhaust systemBattery relocation to trunk4:56 ratio Detroit Locker rear differential with nodular rear center section31 spline axlesClock. radio. heater and left side mirror deletes After passing through the hands of several owners and receiving multiple mechanical and cosmetic alterations through the years. the most recent owner purchased the car in 1988 with the desire to bring it back to the state in which Bobby and Cecil Edge raced it in 1966. Over the next 20 years. a frame-off restoration was performed. during which no part of the car was left untouched. In addition to a complete mechanical restoration. the car was partially rebodied. It was also repainted in its original Wimbledon White. Since being completed in 2008. the car has been driven less than 100 miles and has always been properly stored in a climate controlled facility. This car is listed in the 427 Galaxie Registry. Full ownership history can be found there at http://427galaxieregistry. com/RD66RCodeCustom. html. A photograph album documenting its restoration will be included with sale. as will correspondence between the most recent owner and Bobby and Cecil Edge. This car is being sold with a Bill of Sale only. If a truly unique piece of automotive history is what you desire. this “one of one” 1966 Ford Custom 2-door Sedan is for you. For additional information and photographs of this car and others available for sale. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE which can be accessed by clicking on "classicmotorcarsonline" in the "Seller Info" contained at the top right of this page. Please call Joseph at AFFORDABLE CLASSICS MOTORCARS LLC at 216-990-8207 with any questions. Additional photographs and cars are also available. Please inquire. We have had many satisfied domestic and international customers and would welcome your business. All cars are stored indoors and are in impeccable condition. Please click here to see our other items. Please click here to add us to your favorites list. Although all best efforts have been made to accurately describe and evidence the condition of this car. this vehicle is sold AS IS. WHERE IS. with no warranties. expressed or implied. ACMAFFORDABLE CLASSICS MOTORCARS LLCQUALITY AND VALUE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE Mission StatementTo provide high quality. affordable and fun classic and collector cars from the 1970s and 1980s to car enthusiasts in the United States and abroad in a comfortable and low-stress environment as we unite our customers with the cars of their dreams. Our goal is to provide our customers with a positive buying experience that reflects the highest levels of trust. integrity. and ethical standards that will reward them with many years of motoring pleasure