1966 Ford Thunderbird 2-Dr. Town 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.
Confidence
50%
The 1966 Thunderbird + 6 Cyl. 200 C.I. pairing is not a real combination for this model line; the year code is shared across decades, so this VIN may be a different model year. Verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
6Y812133530
6 Cyl. 200 C.I.
Engine
2-Dr. Town Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.
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1966 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 81 | Thunderbird |
| Engine Code | 2 | 6 Cyl. 200 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 133530 | Production #133530 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Town Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 200 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord
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)