Vehicle Description
Decked out in a great exterior color and featuring some nice
add-ons to give a fitting nod to the top tier counterparts of its
era, this 1966 Ford Mustang GT Tribute Convertible is not only a
super sharp representative of one of the most pivotal automotive
models ever to roll off an assembly line, but it also offers an
outstanding vintage driving experience, anchored by a period
correct engine enhanced with top quality components.
This Pony presents a pleasingly polished appearance and is cloaked
in an eye-catching shade of red. It's a fine match for this model,
bearing a very close resemblance to a couple of different offerings
on the color chart when this '66 debuted to provide a convincingly
authentic appearance. The paint is in good shape - come in for a
closer view and you won't find any glaring blemishes to detract
from the enthusiasm a car like this creates, and a detailing
session will elevate it further. There's an array of GT callouts on
board this Pony, including white rocker stripes, properly placed
fender badges, driving lights that bracket the signature running
horse emblem in the front grille and a pair of fluted exhaust tips
in back that peek out just below the added GT gas cap. The body
panels line up nicely and, with its accompanying power white vinyl
convertible top looking good and rising into place without issue
and clean chrome bumpers at both ends, this is a classic that will
certainly draw its share of admiration on the boulevard.
As is the case with the exterior, the emphasis inside the doors is
on a faithful recreation of factory configuration. There's a clean
deluxe Pony interior now in place, featuring a parchment color that
was one of the more coveted shades when this '66 was new. Both the
bucket seats in front and the bench seat are road ready and free
from any marked discoloration and are bracketed by matching,
upgraded Pony-style door panels. The buckets straddle a factory
center console that's contrasted by the darker carpet below and is
accented by an unblemished chrome panel. The dash area is in fine
shape, with a collection of functional factory gauges in the
instrument cluster and an AM/FM/Cassette stereo - the only
noticeable deviation from stock, but one that blends well with its
surroundings - in place at the center. The underdash air
conditioner is in fine form, more than up to the task of keeping
you and your occupants comfortable. The trunk area is lined with
signature Ford plaid fabric that could use a replacement, but its
inner fenders and wheelhouses are in plain sight and appear very
solid.
Under the hood, a period correct 289 cubic inch V8 - a member of a
class of small blocks renowned for their reliability - resides
inside the engine bay, armed with an Edelbrock intake manifold and
4-barrel carb to maximize its abilities. A Cobra dress up kit on
the valve covers and oblong air cleaner adds to the eye candy
inside and a little detailing will have this compartment looking
great. The 289 is paired with a C4 3-speed automatic transmission
and is in fine form - starting right up, running smoothly and
sending a smooth deep note out of the aftermarket dual exhaust.
Power steering makes navigating this classic a breeze as this sharp
Mustang sits with just the right stock, level stance on a set of
14" Magnum 500 wheels wrapped with BF Goodrich T/A Radials.
This 1966 Ford Mustang GT Tribute Convertible has all the
definitive trappings of a GT but can be had for a fraction of the
price. Call today!
