1966 Ford F-100 Flareside with a fuel-injected 351 Windsor, C6 and four-wheel disc brakes

Why we picked it

This 1966 F-100 short-bed Flareside has already had the expensive parts of a restomod done. The dealer lists a 351 Windsor with GT40 heads, an F303 roller cam and FiTech fuel injection, plus a built C6 automatic and a Ford 9-inch with 3.50 Trac-Loc gears. It also has power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, dropped front I-beams, a rear lowering kit and dual exhaust with electric cutouts. The paint is suede black with So-What Speed Shop lettering.

The dealer page shows a reduced price of $19,500. Comparable modified 1960s F-100s with V8 swaps and brake upgrades have been selling for about $21,000 to $30,000. Buying the engine, EFI, 9-inch and disc brakes separately would cost more than the difference.

The value check

The seller is asking $18,000. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $21,000–$30,000, so the middle of the market is about $25,500. That put this car 29% under.

Modified 1962-66 F-100s with V8 swaps and disc brakes have sold for about $21,000-$30,000 in mid-2026 (BaT, Mecum, GAA, Saratoga). The dealer page asks $19,500 (classic.com shows $18,000), about 24% under the midpoint.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1966 F-100 Custom, modified, BaT, $29,000 (Jun 2026)
• 1965 F-100, modified, Mecum, $29,700 (Jun 2026)
• 1966 F-100, modified, GAA, $30,000 (Jul 2026)
• 1962 F-100 Custom, modified, BaT, $22,000 (Jun 2026)

What to check

• classic.com shows $18,000 and the dealer page shows $19,500: confirm the price, and note the dealer sells as-is with no warranty
• Title status and rust aren't mentioned: check the cab corners, the floor and the rocker area under the doors, the bottoms of the doors, and the front of the bed
• Twin I-beam front ends that have been lowered with dropped beams need a proper alignment, and the bushings wear
• Look at the quality of the FiTech install (fuel pump, return line, wiring) and how the traction bars are mounted
• Suede paint is hard to keep clean and can't be polished: budget for real paint if you want a finished look

Making it drive like new

The drivetrain and brakes are already done, so the next steps are a coilover or Mustang II-style IFS swap if you want the ride to match the engine, a modern steering box, and a better seat with three-point belts. A 4R70W overdrive automatic in place of the C6 would make highway cruising easier.

3 builders make a complete chassis for the 1961–66 F-100 pickup. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.