The 1964 Ford Thunderbolt - The Drag Racing Legend That Terrified Dodge

In 1964, Ford transformed the ordinary Fairlane into one of the most feared factory drag cars in America. Powered by a race-bred 427 V8, the lightweight Ford Thunderbolt used fiberglass body panels, stripped-down Econoline seats, ram-air intakes, and numerous weight-saving modifications to battle Dodge, Plymouth, and Chevrolet in NHRA Super Stock racing. Discover how this rare 427-powered monster dominated the drag strip—and became one of Ford’s most valuable performance cars. #FordThunderbolt #FordFairlane #DragRacing