Vehicle Description
History
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 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.
Features & Options
The 1966 Red Mustang GT302 V8 at Skyway Classics is the real deal.
You do not find a real Red Mustang GT with a real 289 Cubic Inch
performance rebuilt engine and 4-barrel carb anywhere anymore.
It has a gorgeous body, outstanding performance, and a price the
everyone could afford. Built around the standard 289CI V8 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, this
GT model 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 Mustang GT is extremely close to factory original, boasting
the original interior colors, a new upgraded stereo system, new
disk brakes, fog lights, seat belts, a rust free body, all ne front
suspension, new tinted windshield, Hurst shifter, Trumpet exhaust,
and much more.
This is a real GT. It has the V cut out 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 hangers are correct, and more.
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 instrument panel is unique to the GT model, and
features a speedometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, oil pressure
gauge and ammeter in five round dials.
Trim Tag Info Verification shows this to be a real 225 Horse 289
GT!
VIN #6R07A142611
6 - 1966 model year
R - San Jose California Plant
07 - Hardtop
A - Optional 225 Horse 289 4V V8
142611 - Build Number for production at San Jose
Availability
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 than the
one we have here at Skyway Classics.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
We also finance! Check out our financiers here at
https://www.skywayclassics.com/financiers
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