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 drag car. They raced the car until 1967. These factory race cars were sold with a Bill of Sale only. However, I was able to obtain a clear Ohio title allowing the car to be registered and insured, therefore able to drive car to events and shows.
Powered by 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 with Holman-Moody Enterprises prior to delivery to the original owners:
Teardrop fiberglass hood
Thunderbolt Ram Air induction
Dual point ignition
Cast iron headers
Full exhaust system
Battery relocation to trunk
4:56 ratio Detroit Locker rear differential with nodular rear center section
31 spline axles
Clock, 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. The car underwent a complete mechanical restoration. It was also repainted in its original Wimbledon White. Since being completed in 2008, the car has been driven less than 300 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. If a truly unique piece of automotive history is what you desire, this rare and desireable 1966 Ford Custom 2-door Sedan is for you. Sold as is as shown with no warranty whatsoever. Please call Larry or Roger to set up a private appointment. 727-999-0433. If you can see my ad, the car is available. I don't need any help selling this car. Thank You!
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