1966 Ford Thunderbird 2-Door Hardtop
The Thunderbird Town Hardtop featured distinctive blind quarter panels with body-color paint. This unique styling distinguished it from standard hardtops in Ford's luxury personal car lineup.
6Y81Z116768
390 CID FE V8
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 81 | Thunderbird |
| Engine Code | Z | 390 CID FE V8 |
| Serial Number | 116768 | Production #116768 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1966
TrimTown Hardtop
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine390 CID FE V8
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower315 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1966
Headroom front37.4
Headroom rear37.6
Height52.5
Legroom front39.7
Legroom rear33.2
Length205.4
Nameplate origin1955
Wheelbase113.0
Width77.3
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)