In 1964, Ford introduced the Thunderbolt, one of the greatest factory drag racers ever created. Essentially a midsize Fairlane stuffed with the 427-cubic ... hit the drag racing scene, Ford ...

Every year Ford fans, numbering around 3,200 ... NHRA's A/Sports Production class with this 1966 427 Shelby Cobra ...

It used the same block as Ford's earlier 427 FE V8 ... the drag strip, and the engine would achieve legendary status during this time. NASCAR eventually unbanned "special racing engines" in ...