Vehicle Description
While some of you might remember when early Mustangs were cheap
beaters, your kids will never know that cars like this cool 1966
Ford Mustang GT coupe were anything but cherished heirlooms. It's a
real-deal GT with an A-code 289, making it the ideal Mustang for
the guy who has perhaps outgrown his urge to make trouble but still
wants to look like he could if he wanted to.
Code Z Sauterne Gold was this car's original color, but when it was
repainted just recently, it got a racy coat of Wimbledon White with
black stripes, just for effect. It's not a show car but it sure
looks cool and we like the way they took the black vinyl top and
added to for a cohesive look. You should also bear in mind the cost
of that paint job while looking at the price, too, because this car
was put together as someone's keeper, not a quick fluff-and-buff to
make a buck. Of course, when the paint looks that good, the trim
needs to be up to the same levels, so the bumpers wear bright
plating, the stainless was polished, and all the little stuff was
restored or replaced to make it all look equally sharp. They also
added a chin spoiler for a bit of a road race look and it does
carry all its proper GT equipment, from the fog lamps up front to
the twin trumpet exhaust out back, and it's all legit.
But as nice as the exterior is, the interior will simply break your
heart. Sure, the Pony interior always looks great, but somehow this
two-tone black and white combination is especially appealing. The
seat covers have that soft shine that only comes from correct
materials, and the embossed running ponies on the seatbacks are
crisp and vivid, the sign of the high-dollar stuff, not the cheap
covers. A center console is a great addition to any Mustang, as is
the quick-shifting automatic transmission that's always ready to
rock. The gauges are original and still in nice shape, framed by
the wood-rimmed steering wheel and woodgrained instrument panel,
indicative of the upscale Deluxe Interior. An AM/FM/cassette stereo
head unit lives in the center of the dash, and the under-dash A/C
unit has been there since 1966 (needs to be serviced). As a bonus,
the trunk is full of spare parts, including a second set of
wheels.
The engine is a correct A-code 289 cubic inch V8, fully restored
and highly detailed. Dominated by the A/C compressor and chrome air
cleaner, the snarky small block sounds awesome and moves the coupe
with authority. Ford Blue paint looks great accented by chrome
valve covers, and the satin black inner fenders are in awesome
condition. There's also a massive aluminum radiator up front with
an electric fan to keep things cool. Of note, this car also carries
optional power steering and front disc brakes, which were standard
on the GT, making it the kind of car that you'll appreciate most
after a long day and the drive home is something to savor. The C4
3-speed automatic transmission shifts cleanly and the 8-inch rear
has 3.00 gears for easy cruising. And it's so clean that there's
still factory red oxide primer on the floors. A recent dual exhaust
system with resonators sounds great and it wears chrome wheels with
spinners and 195/70/14 blackwall radials.
Nicely finished, this aggressive Mustang GT covers all the bases:
fast, comfortable, stylish, and extremely entertaining. Call
today!