Vehicle Description
Very few cars have had anywhere near the initial impact enjoyed by
the Ford Mustangs of the '60s. Not only did this first generation
of Mustangs enjoy outstanding commercial success, their very
popularity was so extreme that it literally inspired an entirely
new class of automobile - the pony car. With its vibrant exterior,
tasteful modifications and powerful, upgraded drivetrain, this 1966
Mustang will be a great acquisition for the classic car enthusiast
who is looking for some of that pony car magic to put in their
garage.
By the time this 1966 came out, Ford realized they were onto
something special and wisely chose to leave the Mustang's original
design of one model year earlier almost completely intact. Upon
first look, it's pretty easy to see what fueled all that consumer
enthusiasm more than 50 years ago. Its relatively long hood and
short deck lid clearly branded it as a muscle car, but while the
public had certainly seen muscle cars introduced before it, none
looked quite like this. Clad in its vibrant, original candy apple
red paint, it's simply a great looking car relatively compact, yet
by no means cramped; miles from the relatively square shape of its
larger brethren, yet very capable looking. The addition of a
tasteful, low profile hood scoop and a pair of GT-style fog lights
on its front grille add a "premium" look to its aesthetics, and its
bright exterior is complemented by clean chrome trim and badging,
straight and level front and rear bumpers, as well as nice, clear
glass.
Inside, the original black vinyl has been replaced with Ford's
palomino shade on the seating and deluxe door panels, and it's an
effective choice, providing a nice contrast to the black dash and
carpeting. Both the low-backed buckets up front and the bench seat
in back have plenty of life left in them and show no obvious tears
or marked discoloration. Considering that first generation Mustangs
are by no means expansive cars, there's a surprising amount of
legroom in back, so your passengers that prove slow on the draw to
call "shotgun" will still be accommodated comfortably. The dash has
been left in stock configuration, but an assortment of white-faced
Equus gauges now sit in place of their original counterpart in the
instrument cluster, and an aftermarket tach has been mounted on the
steering column to monitor revs during more enthusiastic driving. A
full-sized spare sits in the trunk area, covered with signature
Ford plaid to match the floor lining.
Raise the scooped hood and you'll find a 351 Windsor sitting in
place of the original 289 small block. Carrying an Edelbrock intake
manifold with a 4-barrel on top, it's a far more powerful engine
than the one this Mustang started out with, and it fires right up
and sounds great as it exhales out the dual exhaust. Another great
upgrade is the 5-speed manual transmission that replaces the
original 3-speed automatic, as it offers both a more involving
driving experience and an overdrive gear to keep RPMs nice and low
during highway driving. This vintage Ford classic sits on a set of
14" Magnum 500 wheels, outfitted with Cooper Cobra radials.
If you're looking for a classic Mustang that combines great looks
with an updated, powerful drivetrain that makes it a blast to
drive, you have to check out this 1966 Ford Mustang. Call
today!