Factory 427 R code in a 66 Caliente Need Comments

I didn't know there was a 427 R code option available in 66, anyone have any input or documentation, i thought 390 and maybe 428 were only options, i sold them new from 68 to 71, not sure that far back. Thanks T
But then i remember a friend that had a 67 Fairlane 427.

Check the VIN numbers, if so I think it would show in the 5th diget as an R......



Randy

I think I have some pic of a 65 or 66 some where??? Hummm

Not sure about the Caliente, but I found a site showing an R code option available in the Fairlane of the same year.

http://www.woodyg.com/fairlane/finfo/66finfo.html

The Calente is a trim package and Yes 427 where avaliable in the cars, they are pretty rare.

Yes, Im looking in an older NADA book and it only shows 289,390,410 and 428 engines available that year. I did find it in vehicleidentificationnumbers.com and it shows and R code 427 w/2-4's available. It also says they only made 8 cars with R code in 67 and are worth alot more, this may be the only Merc. made with an R code, at least that im awhere of. Im waiting for him to call me back. May be a scam....

My brother bought a 66 Cyclone GT w/427 and big nose 4 speed. It was the baddest street car around back then. Traded it in for a 70 Mark Donahue(red,white,blue) Javelin. What a pos Still kicks his self for that one