Vehicle Description
This 1966 Ford Mustang convertible is the car you've been looking
for. Beautifully restored with a smooth 289 under the hood and a
timeless color combination, it's exactly the car everyone thinks of
when they imagine an early Mustang. Professionally built, it's very
correct but features a few invisible upgrades that make it
especially entertaining to drive.
Bright red remains one of the most popular colors for sporty
Mustangs, and it's easy to see why. It's bold, sophisticated, and
classic, the perfect choice for a Mustang convertible. This one
also benefits from clean, straight sheetmetal and zero paint issues
thanks to the pros at House of Hot Rods. The finish is shiny, and
the entire package fits together well, so the doors open and close
easily and the hood lines up as it should, and you know a lot of
money was spent to get it here. Both front and rear bumpers have
been restored, and the stainless trim has been buffed and show
shows a fantastic shine against the brilliant red paint. Although
it was originally a 6-cylinder car, correct '289' emblems were
added on the front fenders, but you can hardly call that cheating
because everything else on the car is correct for a V8 as well. You
want to get noticed, this Mustang is a great way to do it.
The black bucket seat interior is beautifully done, giving you a
good idea of how clean this car is. Almost everything inside has
been restored, such as the seat covers, door panels, and carpets,
and the handsome black upholstery contrasts brilliantly with the
sizzling red paint. We love the sophisticated effect of basic black
in a Mustang, which prevents it from being red overload, it's quite
correct throughout, from the gauges to the shifter on the floor.
Original-style A/C lives under the dash in the usual location, but
now uses modern hardware to make it reliable. There's also a newer
AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit with iPod input hidden out of sight
in the glove box. Overhead, there's a brand new black convertible
top with clear rear window and it stows under a black boot, so the
clean lines of the convertible aren't interrupted.
This was originally a T-code Mustang, so it has obviously been
upgraded to a proper 289 cubic inch V8. Rated at 225 horsepower in
the standard Mustang, this one sports a few upgrades to make it a
bit more potent, including a big Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, a
mild camshaft that idles great, and a giant aluminum radiator with
electric fan. It's a reliable, fun powerplant that moves the little
Mustang eagerly with great V8 sounds, and with only 500 miles on
the build, it's incredibly fresh. The engine bay is nicely detailed
with Ford Blue paint, some great-looking finned valve covers, and a
chrome open-element air cleaner up top. It's also got power front
disc brakes, which are always welcome on a V8 Mustang, as well as a
fresh Flowmaster dual exhaust system that sounds spectacular.
Underneath, the chassis is extremely clean and tidy, offering a C4
3-speed automatic transmission and an 8-inch rear end hanging on
fresh shocks. Color-matched steel wheels with spinner hubcaps are a
great Mustang look and carry unassuming 195/75/14 whitewall radials
that make this little ragtop a bit of a sleeper.
Admit it, when you close your eyes and dream of your ideal Mustang,
this is what you see. Give us a call today!
