VIP Garage Owners - 1966

This film opens with footage of Jim Clark winning the 1965 Indianapolis 500 in a Lotus 38. The commentary points out that eight of the eleven finishers were in cars powered by Ford engines. There is then a presentation of the new improved US Fords for the 1966 market. Highlights include the launch of a 7 litre engined Galaxie 500, a Fairlane GT with optional "sports shift cruise-o-matic" and - available as an extra across all the range - an 8 track music system.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

GREAT VIDEO AND GREAT OLD CARS !!!! THATS WHY I DRIVE A 1978 BUICK SKYLARK,, AND A 1958 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL WEEP WINGS ,, MEAN GRILL ,, .. ONLY OLD CARS..PEACE...

[@tede.kulhawik7614]

The Galaxies, Fairlane and Mustangs were real knockouts that year against the fiercest competition in quality, looks, raceing and sales .

[@jimlubinski4731]

I love that year Ford. Have a Mustang and 2 T-Birds.

[@tomservo56954]

The irony is Clark received the pace car...a Plymouth Sport Fury.

[@tangerinedream7211]

Think of all the small diecast model cars I had as a kid, the 63 Buick Riviera was my favourite.
First American car I saw racing as a kid was Jack Sears Ford Galaxie at the Oulton park touring car race.

[@theroadahead6033]

Can't believe that the Thunderbird scene with the glider and girl was later used in the famous scene from the classic Steve McQueen film The Thomas Crown Affair! 😉

[@jimlubinski4731]

It was, but the car they used was a Cadillac. It was great, but they should have kept the T-Bird!

[@johang7498]

After many doubts between a galaxie 7 litre hardtop and a thunderbird hardtop, I'm happy to announce that I'll take the thunderbird, Ford. 😀 When can I collect mine at my nearest dealer?

[@Johnnycdrums]

First year for the 428, but early in 66' you could get a fully loaded 7 Litre 427(R) with all the options.

[@tomservo56954]

1966 was a good year for Ford...thanks to the Mustang, they took top spot from Chevrolet for the first time since 1961.

[@1983jblack]

All of their models were great looking that year

[@jimeditorial]

Round taillights were an odd choice for the Falcon

[@garrylawless3550]

Great video, being British I can see that American Ford owners had the best of everything. At the same time in England, our Cortinas and Capri's seem like poor cousins to their American relations.

[@paullacey2999]

And when I see what Ford churns out,its sad.Looks like my Fiesta will need to last longer....

[@sofianesofiane7092]

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