Vehicle Description
The introduction of the Mustang in 1964 created a new class of
automobile known as the pony car. The Mustang's styling, with its
long hood and short deck, proved wildly popular and inspired a host
of competition including Camaro, Firebird, Cougar and others.
The 1966 Red Mustang GT 289 V8 is the real deal. You do not find a
real Red Mustang GT with a real 289 Cubic Inch performance rebuilt
engine and 4-barrell carb.
This Mustang GT is extremely close to factory original, boasting an
extensive frame up restoration with the original interior colors, a
new upgraded stereo system, new disk brakes, fog lights, seat
belts, a rust free body, all new front suspension, new tinted
windshield, Hurst shifter, Trumpet exhaust, and much more.
This is a real GT it has the V cutout behind the gauges, fog light
switch is factory, four turns lock to lock on the steering wheel,
not 6 like a regular Mustang, 4-piston calipers, HD susp, disc
brakes, exhaust hangars are correct, and more. We also have a full
set of styled factory original tires instead of what is on it we
can do that too.
The 1966 Ford Mustang was the highest production Mustang in all
fifty three years it has been in production. The world had caught
Mustang fever after the introduction of the 1964 1/2 model, and
Ford was working double time to try and keep up with demand. The
factory in Dearborn, Michigan pumped out a whopping 607,568
Mustangs between August of 1965 and July of 1966.
What caused this incredible demand you ask? How about a gorgeous
body, outstanding performance, and a price the every man could
afford. King of the hill for chart topping model year 1966 was the
"GT" model you see here. Ford chose to give the Mustang a little
European flare on the outside, and the performance of a
thoroughbred under the hood.
Built around the standard 289CI V-8 available in the base model,
the GT's "A" code 289 featured a bigger four barrel carburetor,
better intake, and higher duration camshaft to increase the output
from the base model's 200hp up to 225hp in the GT.
The suspension was upgraded as well with stiffer springs for better
handling and front disc brakes(a rarity in those years) were added
to make sure you could "woah" this pony down. On the outside, GT
models got a custom grille with fog lamps on either side of the
iconic "Pony" emblem. On the sides you will find rocker stripes
that look so good, Ford still uses them on Mustangs to this day.
Out back the GT model has a unique fuel filler cap on a blackout
panel between the tail lamps, with dual exhaust exiting
underneath.
This particular GT has been upgraded with aftermarket American
Racing "Torq-Thrust" wheels and white letter BFGoodrich Radial
T/As. This wheel and tire combination is totally fitting on this
classic pony car, and combined with the square set body, they give
this Mustang a stance that is just magnificent.
On the inside, it is all business. Black vinyl buckets up front
separated by the classic four on the floor shifter with white cue
ball handle. The insturment panel is unique to the GT model, and
features a speedometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, oil pressure
gauge and ammeter in five round dials.
This Mustang is one amazing machine, and it can be yours today!! If
you are in the market for a super clean, extremely original and
well kept first generation Mustang, then look no further!!
The first-generation Ford Mustang was manufactured by Ford from
March 1964 until 1973.
It was initially introduced as a hardtop and convertible with the
fastback version put on sale in August 1964. At the time of its
introduction, the Mustang, sharing its underpinnings with the
Falcon, was slotted into a compact car segment.
Lee Iacocca's assistant general manager and chief engineer, Donald
N. Frey was the head engineer for the Mustang project, supervising
the development of the Mustang in a record 18 months from September
1962 to March 1964, while Iacocca himself championed the project as
Ford Division general manager.
Drawing on inspiration from the mid-engined Ford Mustang I concept
vehicle, Lee Iacocca ordered development of a new "small car" to
vice-president of design at Ford, Eugene Bordinat.
Trim Tag Info Verification
The design teams had been given five goals for the design of the
Mustang: It would seat four, have bucket seats and a floor mounted
shifter, weigh no more than 2,500 pounds and be no more than 180
inches in length, sell for less than $2,500, and have multiple
power, comfort, and luxury options.
Since it was introduced four months before the normal start of the
1965 production year and manufactured alongside 1964 Ford Falcons
and 1964 Mercury Comets, the earliest Mustangs are widely referred
to as the 1964� model. Nevertheless, all "1964�" cars were given
1965 U.S. standard VINs at the time of production, and, with
limited exception to the earliest of promotional materials, were
marketed by Ford as 1965 models.
Standard equipment for the early 1965 Mustangs included black front
seat belts, a glove box light, and a padded dash board. Production
began in March 1964 and official introduction following on April 17
at the 1964 World's Fair.
The 1966 Mustang debuted with moderate trim changes including a new
grille, side ornamentation, wheel covers and gas cap. Ford's new
C-4 "cruise-o-matic" three-speed auto transmission became available
for the 225 hp V8.
A large number of new paint and interior color options, an
AM/eight-track sound system, and one of the first AM/FM mono
automobile radios were also offered. The Mustang would be the
best-selling convertible in 1966, with 72,119 sold, beating the
number two Impala by almost 2:1.
The 1966 Mustangs are differentiated by variations in the exterior,
despite similar design. These variations include the emblem on the
quarter-panels behind the doors. The 1966 models had the emblem
smaller in height and had three horizontal bars extending from the
design, resembling an "E". The front intake grilles and ornaments
were also different. The 1966 version was a "slotted" style and
used the "Horse and Corral" emblem on the grille, the 1966 had bars
removed.
A new 200 hp "C-code" 289 cu in engine with a two-barrel carburetor
was the base V8. An "A-code" 225 hp four-barrel carbureted version
was next in line, followed by the unchanged "Hi-Po" "K-code" 271 hp
289.
If you are looking for a 1966 Ford Mustang GT you should come look
at this one at Carlynn Clean Classics. Give us a call and set up an
appointment to see this one soon
