History
Ford Thunderbolt recreation based on a Fairlane 500 2-door sedan, the only genuine factory drag car built by Ford in conjunction with DST to qualify for NHRA super stock racing which Ford won in 1964. Only 100 cars were built, 11 x Vintage burgundy and 89 x Wimbledon white in colour.
Ford lost approximately $2,000 on each vehicle and required purchasers to sign a waiver at time of sale.
Modifications
Stock body with modified front shock towers and engine tube to fit 427FE Top (Centre) oiler with 2x4 HR intake, forced air induction (Headlamp delete) and tubular headers. Advertised (Under rated) at 425hp & 480 ft/lb torque;
Borg Warner T10 4sp manual transmission with Hurst shifter and NHRA approved aluminium scattershield;
9" differential with 4.56:1 'N' nodular iron centre, 31 spline axles and Detroit locker;
DST ladder bars with driveshaft safety loop;
Crites subframe connectors;
4 x wheel HD drum brakes;
OEM steel wheels with bias ply tyres (Factory slicks);
Econoline van (Bostrum) bucket seats;
Fibreglass hood & front fenders;
Factory aluminium front bumper and trunk mounted battery.
SW electric fuel pump.
