Driving a 1966 Ford Fairlane GT 390 4 speed - ROAD TEST

@4spdBernie We test drive a stock 1966 Ford Fairlane GT390 4 speed.

[@markhamrick9078]

Love the 66-67 Fairlanes! Very underrated Fords.👍😎

[@4spdBernie]

And easy to work on - less work, more fun!

[@markhamrick9078]

@@4spdBernie DEFINITELY! I used to wrench on my Nova in high school back in the 80's with just basic tools. Fun!👍

[@4spdBernie]

Those were GOOD TIMES!!

[@markhamrick9078]

@@4spdBernie 👍

[@garykrell2058]

I had a 67 Fairlane 390 auto

[@chikitabowow]

A 1966 Fairlane with the 390 and a 4 speed is one of my absolute dream cars, it's just such a beautiful automobile

[@4spdBernie]

I could not agree with you more!! Thanks for stoppin by!

[@PlumKrazeeJ]

Brings back great memories... I had a '66 GT 390 my senior year in high school... didn't even know how to drive a stick shift when I bought this bad ass hot rod LOL

[@deepfreezevideo]

That was VERY entertaining. That guy could be one of my motorhead buddies. I'm a MoPar guy but BIG RESPECT to someone who clearly loves their Ford, and she's a beauty, too.

[@Mike583]

I'm diehard Ford fan,but I love all the American muscle cars!💖

[@jeffreyisaacs5243]

Very cool my dad had Dodge Coronet with a 426 hemi two fours and automatic white with a red stripe.

[@husqv5147]

So nice to see a classic engine, not covered in chrome junk!

[@k0rndog93]

I love seeing classics get driven the way they were meant to be driven

[@cyclonedoug]

I have a 66 Fairlane with a 289, and a couple of 66 Merurcy Comet Cyclones w/ 390s. These are such GREAT CARS with great styling and unique looks. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and taking care of your awesome 390, 4 speed beast!

[@16penney]

Always thought the 66-67 Fairlanes were the best looking muscle cars of that era; got to drive a '67 with a newer 428 and c6 automatic and it flat out scared the hell out of me!

[@bobdavis6511]

My brother had the 68 fairlane fastback with the 390 4 speed. Awesome car. Thanks for sharing ....

[@4spdBernie]

GOOD TIMES!!

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

My dad bought a '67 Fairlane GT 390 new after his first tour in Vietnam.

[@frederickpeterson5124]

Very nice car for the year.

[@punhoss]

My dad ordered a '67, was drafted, when it came in (late) he was already gone... dealer sold it to someone else.... bought a '69 when he came home... but really wanted a '67

[@faerieSAALE]

The 1966-67 Ford Fairlane GT 390 was my dream car when it came to American iron. Would love to have a nice original one today.

[@kevinmuller7870]

Wunderschönes Auto, RESPEKT ! Was mich nur wundert, das er mit Zwischengas schaltet . Der Sound ist echt genial, die Innenaustattung ist superb, und der Fahrer lustig !

[@SSGTA440]

I'm a Mopar guy, but I love the 66-67 Fairlane genre. I hope some one takes the time to restore the car to it's original glory.

[@4spdBernie]

Thanks for stopping by and I agree 100% this '66 GT390 is a great car. Ck out my '63 Dodge 880 ex CHP car vid!

[@MrHurricaneFloyd]

He shifts like my stepdad used to shift his old 73 highboy 4x4 with a 390 and toploader.

[@mychanceyyy]

@phục êwê double clutch on up shift totally unnecessary and slow, downshifting that way is recommended

[@goog1967]

When I was younger (and poorer)I had a 1966 Candy apple red Fairlane GTA and it needed a major restoration so I let it go...fast foward to present and I would kill to have it back!!

[@hankschrader149]

I feel you! Same here (was poor) had a 1967 500 XL original 390 but had been replaced by a 289. It needed restoring and it was only 20 years old at the time! Lol

[@mattlaw8533]

Outstanding video,kinda looks like father and son having great times.thats one badass 66'

[@troyadamson8618]

That is what a muscle car should sound like. My 2005 Lincoln LS is louder than the 2015 Challenger my neighbor had repossessed. I love the sound of old American muscle.

[@rickeymitchell8620]

My dream car! love the 1966-67 Fairlanes. a friend of mine had a 67 fairlane, yellow/ black vinyl top, black interior. it had a 289 2 barrel and automatic. very nice car. He hated giving me rides because i tended to drool on the interior lol. this is a nice car too and i thank you from bringing the video to us.

[@gorillacookies3451]

My favorite car . I have a 55 fairlane with a 406 / 4 speed " Chevy Smacker " . Its a super fun hub capped sleeper but I still want a 66 fairlane gt 390/ 4 speed

[@dick8193]

Bought a 66 like this brand new when I came home from the navy on leave, black inside and out. Loved that car!

[@4spdBernie]

Thank you for your service. Black on black, you chose a great combo! Great memories & great times! Thanks for stopping by!

[@bigmuscles81]

i love this man saying original AMERICAN chrome....original AMERICAN (something)...a real american man!!! i am italian ,but i feel american...so W USA!!!! i love you all american guys

[@happyfreeliferc]

Bella Vita. love Italy

[@daleandrews9356]

Great compliment. Thanks. I was just a kid when they were cranking these babies out of Detroit, Michigan. I guess you've heard or read about our gas mileage and smog requirements our government put on our automakers in the '70's that all but killed it for everybody who loved American cars. What a shame. BTW, I'm a big admirer of Italian clothes AND cars!

[@bdorosz]

Gotta love the double pump on the gas on each shift

[@bobmcboberson5423]

That ol' big block was just screamin!! Love the video Bernie, beautiful car!

[@242176]

You've got a great set of videos! I'm very much a Pontiac fan, but would love to hear this FairlaneGT with the new pipes! Rock on Bernie

[@lonniecavenee6201]

Love those old FE big blocks.

[@4spdBernie]

Thanks for the offer. Original FE is running fine!

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

I had one the same color back in the day. With some love, that car will PIN YOU to the seat ... BIG TIME. Enjoy that beautiful car !!! Sure makes me want my old one back ....

[@eddiea3782]

My first car was a 1969 Ford Galaxie XL Fast Back 390. Loved it.

[@4spdBernie]

Good times!!

[@4spdBernie]

Taking it easy on the antique u-joints that sounded like they were ready to 'splode. Next video I do I'll bang the gears, so I can do a gettin' my old car towed vid.

[@billwilliamson9842]

don't you know you need to do what these millennials do. you get in the car, beat the snot out of it, break things and then sit on the side of the road tryin to act as if you are still cool as you wait for the tow truck lol

[@4spdBernie]

on side of road face glued to iphone lol

[@79c10man]

Do you still have this 66 fairlane?

[@rebelhook1]

LOL

[@porsche917nut]

Very nice car. Look forward to seeing future posts and what you do to it.

[@davelowell3008]

This guy sounds like the used car salesman I bought my first car from after graduation in 1967. 63 1/2 Falcon Sprint.

[@bryanweist2621]

I had a 67 GTA 390 about 45 years ago & loved it. I now have a 67 tbird tudor 390 & have enjoyed it now for maybe 33-35 years. Love old cars no matter who made them

[@4spdBernie]

GOOD TIMES!! Thank you and stay safe!

[@abikerinpa]

loved the videos of the old cars ...keep it up :-)

[@jileao]

Nothing like a proper MT!! Great car. Thanks for the vid.

[@535tony]

Will show nice when completed. Nice solid survivor.

[@winki51z]

Ah the memories, I had a 1966, but 280 cu in, then got a 1967 GTA Convertible, Red color and white interior. Love these old Fords

[@4spdBernie]

GOOD TIMES!!

[@brianburnssailorslife5383]

How fun! Thanks for runnung her thru the gears!

[@4spdBernie]

You're welcome, thanks for stopping by!

[@rlprgp62]

Very nice car. Thanks for sharing...

[@rhyswollam9584]

I think the Fairlane sounds awesome the way it is.

[@4spdBernie]

+Rhys Wollam Thank you. yes, so do I!

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Just a great film to watch. My friend had the 4-door version with an auto box and whatever engine it had in it, it would roar like a beast and shift that heavy old car like it was made of balsa wood !! I remember seeing these cars in 'The Invaders' too -from the '60's. =NICE !!

[@kenswitzer4133]

Great piece of Americana. Restore and enjoy my friend.👍👍

[@4spdBernie]

Agreed!!

[@davidhughes4728]

Lud video man keep up the good work

[@nancynaiukow1530]

My husband is restoring one right now right down to the frame. All original matched numbers on all parts and is restoring the color to the original Candy Apple Red. It is a 1966 Fairlane GT 390 and are we ever happy and looking forward to driving it. It was an Arizona car but the prior owner that purchased it was in Oregon. Only one very small rust spot the rest of it was amazingly in great shape. It will definitely be a driver. No trailer queen this time lol.

[@4spdBernie]

That's AWESOME! Driver > trailer queen!!

[@nobamagone1063]

I had a 1966 Fairlane with a 428 SCJ with 507hp two four barrels top loader trans and Detroit locker rear end with 3.90 :1 Frame connectors. That car was an animal

[@4spdBernie]

Hello and thank you for the note!

[@4spdBernie]

1959-1960 I believe; led to the HIPO 390 in '61, then the 406, 427 and the rest is history... GREAT motors!

[@davidrivero7943]

Sounds just like my 65 GTO i found in storage, muffler shop with original exhaust & the purrrr is back. Lucky us, o'l school still strong. Beautiful Ford, Sir.

[@4spdBernie]

'65 GTO - sweet!

[@causwayspeedway]

Well done Eric!!

[@sebastienbuick5323]

très belle ford ! :) et magnifique bruit ! merci pour cette belle vidéo :)

[@timken88]

Really nice car you got there buddy. When I was 18 years old I built a 390 and I had it bored 40 over with a 750 Holley. Keep them coming!!!

[@4spdBernie]

Thanks, man - 18 and a built 390, you were livin' my dream! Topped with a 750 double pumper, no doubt! GOOD TIMES!!

[@Westernt24563]

sweet old 66 gt

[@arttafil6792]

Fairlane GT was a very respectable performer in the day and still are. Stick a decent high rise aluminum dual plane intake and an old fashioned R3310 780 cam vacuum secondary Holley dual feed 4-barrel carb and some decent long tube headers and you have an honest ass kicker!

[@robmoir7524]

WELL YOU CRACK ME UP DRIVING THAT THING

[@cooges64]

Great vid, love the car.

[@jeffbriscoe9257]

its nice to see someone drive a 4 gear the way they were meant to be

[@jayyoung5423]

Nice rev matching...love this old iron!

[@4spdBernie]

Thanks - very fun car!!

[@1965cyclone39]

We had to sell it last month because I lost my job. It sold quickly (thank god). I hope to find another or a sweet '66 like you have. Original cars are the BEST! Thanks for posting and God Bless!

[@eckartwuensche2954]

I had a 66GT, green, 4:11 tricked diff, tricked 390. Put v-block chains on it, and left blacktop in the air. beautiful.

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

My dad had a '67 Fairlane GT 390. He got it almost new after his first tour in Vietnam.

[@retiredarmy3755]

+MrBreeze I bought a '66 GTA in 1969 from a Ford mechanic. Boy, did that thing burn up tires. Drafted in 1970, my younger brother wrecked it while I was in Vn.

[@1siknik]

My friend in high school used to borrow his moms 1966 Station Wagon, it had a 390 and it was very fast!

[@chocodiledundee1]

Awesome tacho , I've one of those Cobra tacho dates 9 September 1966 G. Faria inside , wow amazing car man

[@joedean4950]

If my memory is correct the 1966 GT 390 was factory rated at 335 HP.

[@edwinstorz702]

That's so true, it is only original one time, the Galaxie, Fairlane and Comet Calentie was and is my favorite Muscle Car's. Thanks for showing.

[@raerae0118]

I too, almost had one of these as my first car. I ended up with a 69 Valiant with an auto and a 6. I was disappointed and even more so when the Valiant blew up and I got a 305 Caprice. Cool car.

[@Drey1957]

I daily an 85 305 caprice Just bought a 1968 mercury monterey 390 with c6 transmission auto

[@checkmate440]

Nice ride you have fun video.

[@4spdBernie]

Yes, originals are a lotta fun - and you never have to worry about gettin' a rock chip... Hope you keep enjoyin' that Cyclone - that's a very cool car you have!

[@ratherbaked40]

I had a 66 Mercury Cyclone GT - same car, but the Cyclone had a factory fiberglass hood. I miss it!

[@Mach1rulz]

I had the same car, maroon with black interior, drove it like I stole it, street racing every weekend, then I went to Nam.

[@Merkuleeez]

Another great vid and thanks for sharing.....390's were/are great motors

[@michaelclarke6402]

I had a 66 GT, rebuilt the engine went 40 over and balanced, would red line at 7000, Man that car was sweet. It was white and my little girls called it White lightning. That car would just fly and you couldn't start out and NOT chirp the tires. My oldest girl conned me into letting her take it to school one day. Found out she scared the bejeebers out of this kid when she laid rubber all the way across the parking lot. I laughed when I found out and was proud she could go throught the gears so well. Wife made me sell it because of such chicanery, now she says she wishes I had kept it. Me Too.

[@4spdBernie]

Good times & GREAT MEMORIES! Thank you for sharing. And thanks for stopping by.

[@notme810]

I built my 390 with primarily factory parts. I put headers, a solid cam very close to the 428CJ hydraulic. C cam for NHRA CStock and 410 hp 427. And a Holley Street Dominator with a 750 Holley 3310. It’s still an animal and I. built it 20 years ago and it is still like new. Open Headers will make 496 hp 463 ft lbs. That is with home ported 352 heads with 2.06 intake and 1.58 exhaust valves, I have a C6 and 4.33 locker gears and you can peg it to 6500 in a heartbeat, and I used to wind it to 7000, but I am blind now and can’t drive and my son won’t wind it that high. It is in a 1965 Galaxie 2 dr HT and it rides and handles like it’s on rails.

[@4spdBernie]

Sweet ride you have there! Thanks for stopping by!

[@4spdBernie]

Good memories!

[@cptbricky]

+4spdBernie Your the Dude , Thats a cool car, felt like i was there hanging on

[@4spdBernie]

Thanks, man - glad you enjoyed!

[@daveblack7344]

What a great car and demonstration, I would love to hear this with the exhaust looked after; congratulations....it took me 35 years to get my Mustang GT.....

[@4spdBernie]

Thanks and enjoy your Mustang!!

[@1LOCKNLOAD]

So many people are critical, at least he takes it out and runs it, unlike so many that start the engine and leave us hanging. Nice car I would love to have it.

[@silverstar4289]

There were a few of these running when I was a teen. I love them. One business type guy said he had one. His pregnant wife came home one day and sad “ you know that thing will do 90 in third test?”

[@4spdBernie]

GOOD TIMES!!

[@4spdBernie]

Thank you. It's a lotta fun.

[@efhs1970]

Awesome car! Have fun!

[@4spdBernie]

390 + 4 speed = FUN!! Thanks for stopping by!

[@rpnobile]

Mr Hayes..forget about all this comments and keep on driving that beauty....LOL

[@barronzm]

That guy seems like a great fun guy.

[@stdavross666]

very nice, very nice alex

[@mercurymarauder]

Great car! I love to own one. And I will! Hi from the Netherlands

[@4spdBernie]

Good times!!

[@olereggie66]

I bought one back in 1966 when it first come out .

[@4spdBernie]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@michaelmacek9433]

I have a '66 Mercury Cyclone GT 390 4 sp with just over 49K original miles on it parked in one of my barns.After watching that video of the car going thru it's gears on the open road,it makes me realize what a shame it is to not get it back out on the road again.I parked it in '81 because of the high price of insurance being I was under 25 years old at the time.

[@4spdBernie]

A '66 mercury Cyclone GT 390 4 spd in high school, check...you still have it, check...you have not ONE barn but SEVERAL, check...born under a lucky star, check and double check!! Dust off your Cyclone and relive those good times before it's too late! Or consider this: I only have one barn but sell it to me, I'll bring it back!! My crappy burn barreled '66 Fairlane 4 door 200 inch 6 a/t HS ride still makes me wanna puke...dammit, now you really bummed me out, help out a blue oval bro, lol

[@favrl06]

you are having way to much fun lol I love your car it's gorgeous

[@philr300]

Very nice! Thanks for posting. :-)

[@blackvan84]

one of my dream cars

[@rogerrice2159]

I had a ‘66 Fairlane GTA back in ‘77, wish I had that car today!

[@4spdBernie]

You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed. It sounds better now with the new exhaust...

[@jeremythompson9122]

Would love to own a 66-67 Fairlane 427. A 66 Fairlane R-Code 427 is my favorite Ford ever built. But good luck finding one of them. The 67's are a little more common than the 66's but I believe only 2 hundred something of them were built in 67. I believe only 57 of them were built in 66. They built some 427 Mercury Comets in 67 too but I'm not sure if any 66 Comet 427's were built. The 427 Comet's are even more rare than the Fairlane 427's

[@Klperformance68]

Beautiful car! I'm soo jealous!! I'm looking for a Fairlane GT project, Just hope I can find one in that shape!!!!

[@Dan-sq5cv]

Fun Drive! Vert nice LOL.

[@Gearz70]

Now that sure were some enjoyable minutes watching this video. Nice Ford, keep that baby running for years to come. Thanks.

[@daddyofla]

I HAD THE FIRST 66 GTA IN THE CXHICAGO AREA, THAT WAS A NICE CAR I WAS 22.

[@4spdBernie]

Good times!

[@sirenzousa]

I want a Ford Falcon! Thanks 4spdBernie for posting this video!

[@s46d45m17]

I had a 76 ford pickup with a 390 out of a 67 mustang GT put headers with duals and a torquer cam and that thing ran really good and I shifted it the same way you do just because I liked to shift that way, I could start out in 3rd even on a little bit of a hill 4: 10 gears and a 4 spd, your car is very cool and I love the sound.

[@4spdBernie]

Yes, that 390 is a G-R-E-A-T motor - but you already know that!! Thank you!

[@patrickw8302]

Love the interior smell of an old ford.... I had a mustang 69 351w black notch maroon interior loved it

[@Mike583]

In '77 I traded a '66 mustang fastback 289 2bl. 4speed, even up for a '66 Fairlane 390 4speed with 9"rear. The 390 had been built by a well known mechanic & it was fast! Another friend had a '66 Merc Comet 390 GTA. He put 427 lowriser heads on it,along with a mild 428CJ hydraulic cam,aluminum intake,735 Holley,headers & 325 positrac. That car beat 396 Chevelle with lower gears, & a Firebird with a 400 auto! Neither guy could believe it only had a 325 rear end,but it was the absolute truth! Later on he bought a new 427 block,heads & a sidewinder intake. He had a well known speed shop down in Somerset, Ky build a 486 stroker kit & put it in the Comet, WICKED!!!

[@4spdBernie]

Hot cars , cheap gas, Good times!!

[@cheyennedogsoldiers]

Very cool indeed. I grew up in Northern England in the early 70's with Fiarlane's Galaxie's and LTD's. We had a local specialist Ford dealership who imported and sold American and even some Australian Fords. A friend of my dad owned either a 66 or 67 Fiarlane, a 69 galaxy and a 71 LTD. After the LTD he got into Lincolns which I liked but I'd rather have the Fiarlane hahaha. Great car!

[@1965cyclone39]

Last year we would take our '65 Comet Cyclone original white 4 speed car to the local cruise in. Had a new drivetrain but the paint was all faded and the interior was a little rough. I put a set of 15" magnums on it with nice tires and that car would draw a bigger crowd than some of the big money cars. We loved it and so did a lot of other people. You're right when you say they are only original once.