Vehicle Description
When Ford unveiled the Mustang it was without a doubt a risky
venture, because it broke the mold for successful US vehicle sales
since World War II. Shorter wheelbase, sleeker, V8 power on tap and
most importantly - Affordable so that the working man could afford
it. The response? Sales through the roof and it is still regarded
as one of the greatest vehicle launches of all times and left GM
and Chrysler playing catch up.
Today, these iconic cars have stood the test of time and still
stand today as cars that can be enjoyed by any and all. But, go to
any car show and you'll see a ton of them... So how do you make a
classic Mustang stand out at a crowded car show? Easy... Take a
look at this gorgeous 1966 Mustang fastback that is a near perfect
mix of originality and tasteful upgrades. Powered by a 289 V8,
you'll immediately see in the engine bay how the original the
engine looks. However, look closely and you'll see the Factory A/C
style compressor that has been converted to R134 A/C, new
suspension thanks to Global West and a fresh coat of Vintage
Burgundy that believe it or not is a factory color from 1966. Oh
and did we mention it has a 5-speed manual for highway use? That's
right, this isn't your typical run of the mill Mustang!
It starts with a near perfect straight body that has been covered
with a correct 1966 coat of Vintage Burgundy. The recipient of a
complete professional repainting in 2016, today the car looks like
it was painted yesterday. As far as we can tell the body is almost
100% original sheetmetal, short of the rear taillight panel that
was replaced during the painting, it all appears to be original to
the car. Take a glance at the photos underneath it, you can see the
sheet metal isn't cut up or patched at all. The floors look
incredible. The only thing that was done when it was converted to a
5-speed manual from the original automatic transmission. All the
work was done professionally and shows very well from the
bottom.
Inside, the originality theme continues. Everything looks period
correct for a '66, short of tasteful upgrades like the 5-speed
handle diagram and the AM/FM cassette player. Originally leaving
the factory with a standard black vinyl interior, you can see it
has the GT gauge cluster, console and fold down rear seats. Done up
very well and clean throughout, you can see that someone really
took their time to make this interior look as good as it does.
Underneath you'll see that the suspension has all been gone through
and features quality products from Global West throughout. All the
bushing have been replaced, new shocks throughout and the results
are a ride down the road like you would expect it to. Stopping
power comes from front disc brakes and rear drums. In front of
those you'll find 17" Shelby style wheels wrapped in fresh black
rubber.
DOES IT WORK?
Air Conditioning YES
Heater YES
Speedometer YES
Oil PSI Gauge/Light YES
Temperature Gauge/Light YES
Fuel Gauge YES
Tachometer YES
Wipers YES
Horn YES
Radio YES
Headlights YES
Tail Lights YES
Brake Lights YES
Reverse Lights N/A
Turn Signals YES
Emergency Brake YES
Keys - Ignition, Door & Trunk YES
Runs & Drives YES