 1966 Mercury S-55 convertible |
Mercury's
revived big performance car, the 1966 Mercury S-55, returned as a separate
series after a two-year absence. It featured "Torque Box"
construction -- frames individually tuned to minimize noise and harshness -- a
standard 428 big-block V-8, heavy-duty chassis, plus a sporty bucket-seat
interior. Styling was square and clean "in the Lincoln Continental
tradition," as the ads put it. Few were sold, although Mercury generally
had a successful big-car year in 1966.
Pluses
of the 1966 Mercury S-55:
- Clean looks
- Rarity means high appreciation
-
High performance
Minuses
of the 1966 Mercury S-55:
- Low mpg
- Some rust potential
- Body
parts scarce now
Production
of the 1966 Mercury S-55:
- 2-door hardtop: 2,916
- Convertible: 669
Specifications
of the 1966 Mercury S-55:
Wheelbase,
inches: 123.0
Length,
inches: 220.4
Weight,
pounds: 4,031-4,148
Price,
new: $3,292-$3,614 (U.S.)
Engines
for the 1966 Mercury S-55:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| oh V-8 | 428 | 345 | 1966 |
Want more information about classic cars? See:
- Classic Cars
- Mercury Muscle Cars
- Muscle Cars
- Sports Cars
- Consumer Guide Auto
- Consumer Guide Auto Used Car Search
