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#ti£* fO --r"--: 1966 AUTOMOTIVE SECTION Thursday,. Ocipher21, 1965 FORD INTRODUCES MANY NEW Dual - Action Tailgate New On All Wagons The five Ford station wagons for 1966 have a unique convenience innovation -- a hew dualaction tailgate-door. It is an out growth of the exclusive Ford "BearHug" latch design in which two fingers grip a striker pin. Gripping the pin, the fingers act as a hinge and permit dropping the tailgate. Unlatched, t h e y p e r m i t t h e u n i t t o b e swung aside as a door for access without the necessity of crawling over a conventional wagon tailgate. This convenience is further enhanced by optional new bumper steps that provide a handy and safe means of entry. OTHER FEATURES A new safety option for 1966 is a deluxe seat belt package that includes a seat belt warning light which automatically extinguishes after 30 - 40 seconds. This feature also is included in the safety convenience control package, retained as an option in 1966. Rear seat belts, thicker laminate windshields and padded dash panels are safety features standard on all 1966 Ford models. A Stereosonic tape system located conveniently under the dash is another new option for 1966. The system uses multiple speakers and eight - track tape cartridges to provide stereo music. Transistorized ignition is liow standard with the 427 high performance engines. A new option for Galaxie 500- XL models is a sixway power bucket, seat. The six-way full width seat previously available is retained as an option for 1966. Features introduced in 1965 and retained for 1966 include: --Curved side glass. --Reversible keys and keyless locking. --Silent Flow ventilation standard on 4 door hard-tops. --Integrated rear pillar air deflectors on all station wagons. --Class backlights on all convertibles. Dramatic fresh styling -- including a new 2-door hardtop roof line"-- a new "7 Litre" disc brakes, and even higher standards of quietness, luxury a n d p e r f o r m a n c e s t a n d o u t among 1966 Ford features. "The Ford was all new just a year ago," said Ed Buss, owner of Buss Ford Sales. "It represented the greatest tooling investment in Division history and was superior in ride and quietness to some of the world's finest cars. "In every sense, we had a sound competitive base for 1966 but we chose not to stand still. On that solid foundation we have built still more safety, convenience, quietness and performance into all 1966 Fords." Important revisions have been made in the revolutionary Ford suspension design introduced in 1965 to provide an even quieter ride and better handling in 1966. Front spring and shock mWm There are two ways to get into the rear of every 1966 Ford etation wagon <--• over the tailgate or through the door. Ford's latest station wagon innovation is a dual-action tailgate. Open it with the center latch, left, and it's a tailgate. Open it with the handle, right, and it's a door. Illustrated on the 1966 Ford Country Squire Wagon, top, the new feature is standard on all ford and Fairlane station wagons and is optional on Falcon wagons. The door feature permits easy passenger entry and provides ready access to a loekable storage compartment, while the tailgate is available for hauling or loading cargo. Earlier innovations which pushed Ford to station wagon sales leadership in 3965 -- dual center-facing rear seats and built-in rear window air deflectors -- are retained for 1966. All 1966 Fords will bo in Ford dealer showrooms October 1. The 1966 Ford Bronco may be ordered In the basic open roadster model (above), a short roof sports utility model, or a roomy wagon model. Thi roadster has no cab roof or doors and features a windshield which may be folded flat and secured »o the hood. A bench seat is standard and'half-doors are optional. A convertible vinyl top is optionally available to provide weather protection, fully covering the body. Other options and accessories •r^fva,,abIe*° e<>u,P ll,e Bronco for either work or play. September* rt^ ^ronco will be in Ford dealer showrooms In absorber rates have been modified, and the rear suspension track bar has been lowered to «=•, achieve abet t'e r "balanced" ride. This fine tuning pf the 1966 Ford suspension provides a better handling feel with reduced pitch and improved straight-line stability. The number of engines available to Ford buyers has been increased to nine in 1966 from six in 1965. Heading the list of new engine choices is a 428-cubic-inch V8 with hydraulic valve lifters. This engine is standard on the new 7 Litre series, and is optional on all other Ford models. It is unique in offering the best of two worlds -- outstanding p e r f o r m a n c e c o m b i n e d w i t h smoothness, quietness and lowspeed tractability. Another advantage is that the new 428 can be ordered with, automatic transmission, pow^r steering, power brakes, air-conditioning and limited - sMp differential -- options not available with the extra high - performance 427 engine. A special handling package similar to that standard with the 427 engine--including heavyduty shock absorbers, springs and stabilizer bar -- is optional for 428 - powered cars. Front - wheel power d i s c brakes are another standard feature of the 7 Litre series. They may be ordered on all other Fords for 1966. Disc brakes were pioneered on the Thunderbird and Mustang in 1965. Advantages include optimum fade resistance, quieter operation, easier serviceability, selfadjustment, and lining life equal to or better than regular brakes. A Stereosonic tape player that provides up to 80 minuts of selected stereo music is another option new for Ford buyers' in 1966. The tape player mounts underneath the dash. Ford pioneering m stationwagon design also continues in 1966. To the dual center-facing rear seats and built-in rear window air deflector introduced last year has been added a new standard equipment dual-action tailgate. The dual-action tailgate may be opened either as a conventional tailgate for carry- ' ing long loads, or as a door to permit easy access to the cargo area or the dual-facing rear seat. Introduction of the all-new Ford Galaxie 500 7 Litre series with convertible and 2 - door hardtop models expands the 1966 Ford lineup to 19 models in nine series from 17 models in eight series. New safety features standard on all 1966 Fords include outside rear-view mirror, backup lights, padded dash and visors, rear seat belts, windshield washers and emergency flashers New Fords also feature a thicker laminate windshield which has been shown to provide added protection in the event of a collision. STYLING The skillful blending of crisp and soft surfaces gives the 1966 Ford a look that is new but still clearly Ford. The new silhouette includes a subtle, graceful hop - up in the rear-quarter area -- complemented by a divergent sculptured line in the lower rear quarter, remindful of 1964-65 Thunderb i r d s. A sculptured ' wihdsplit runs from the front fender to the rear quarter. Wheelcovers with deep sections lend emphasis to the lower p o r t i o n o f t h e c a r . U p p e r - series Fords draw even more attention to this area through use of wheel lip moldings and ribbed moldings on the rocker panels and lower quarter panels. A unique die cast grille for m .T>*'« Ford Division's 1966 light-duty trucks range from the Econo* line with its economy and ease of handling, through a.full line of conventional light trucks that offer passenger-car ride plus rugged durability. Sporting a handsome new jet-scoop grille* Ford's new F-100 and F-250 (top) pickup offer customer-proven ^"Twin-I-Beam" independent front-axle suspension, a choice of three high-displacement engines, and a new four-wheel-drive model with Mono-Beam front suspension. The 1966 Econoline SuperVan (bottom), an enlarged version of the popular Econoline Van, features all the handling and economy characteristics of the regular Econoline Van plus an additional full 18 inches in load space. The additional length provides 23 per cent more load space with ft total capacity of 251-cubic-feet. the XL, LTD, 7 Litre and Country Squire models brings a new look of quality to the popularpriced car market. The grille, consists of dual horizontal banks of deep - sectioned blades, well recessed behind the bright frames that separately encase the upper and lower grille sections. The outboard ends of each grille section incorporate parking - turn indicator lamps, stacked to coordinate with the vertical headlamp treatment. The 7 Litre model is further distinguished by special paint stripes, performance - oriented steel wheelcovers and 7 Litre o r n a m e n t a t i o n o n t h e g r i l l e , deck lid and front fenders. The paint stripes follow the sculpturing of the bodysides, enhancing the look of movement. M a s s i v e r e c t a n g u l a r t a i l - lamps create a strong new rearend identification. The car has a broader-looking stance, with the fender tops pulled down slightly to match the top of the broad deck lid. Series differentiation is accomplished with deck lid appliques and model insignia. Door and seat trim designs are new for all series. Among other significant interior changes is the embossed strap application in the all-vinyl Galaxie 500 trim option. DISC BRAKES Power - operated disc brakes -- standard on the 7 Litre series and optional on all other Fords for 1966, employ the design proven on the Thunderbird. Ventilated cast iron discs are 11.87 inches in diameter. Each of the two oblong brake pkds that grip the discs is operated by two hydraulic cylinders and has a pad area of 10.03 square inches. When brakes are applied, the pads clamp equally on the discs to provide smooth, straight-line stops. Air circulating both inside and outside the braking surfaces provides maximum heat dissipation for optimum fade resistance under repeated braking or when stopping from high speeds. The third series of changes since it was Introduced as a 1965 model 17 months ago mark the debut of the Mustang as a 1966* New styling touches -- shown on the hardtop model above --^ include a new grille, simulated magnesium wheel covers and side ornamentation. A live-dial instrument cluster and new safety features also are standard for all 1966 Mustangs. New Mustang; options include a Stereosonic tape player -- shown below 1--• that provides up to 80 minutes of true stereo music or the equivalent of two long-playing records. The tape player is in* corporated into the car radio which may be used at any time fop news or information simply by removing the cartridge. Willi three Mustang options introduced in April, the 1966 Mustang represents the second enhancement ot the Mustang in hvo months*