Vehicle Description
The Mustang remains one of the most popular cars of all time, but
that also means that finding one that hasn't been modified or
customized is getting harder every day. So imagine our surprise
when this tidy red coupe showed up looking quite stock and still
sporting a 200 cubic inch inline-six. It's not a rare car, but it's
definitely rare to see a car like this restored back-to-stock, and
that makes it something pretty special these days.
Signal Flare Red looks great on any Mustang (and is a great upgrade
over the factory Code Z Sauterne Gold in our opinion), even the
coupes, and it seems to fit the energetic little pony just fine.
We're glad that the owner decided to keep it in an all-factory look
because this red Mustang will stand out among all its modified and
over-wrought siblings that never seem to get it right. This
particular Mustang is not about flashy performance, but rather fun,
economical transportation with a big dose of style to go with it.
The finish is quite decent for a car at this price level, showing
solid bodywork, good gaps, and a nice shine that could be taken up
a notch or two with a professional buff job. The good news is, the
flaws aren't in the metal, and there are no signs of any issues
underneath the paint, the flaws are composed of scratches and light
chips from use. All-in-all, this little pony still presents nicely.
No stripes, no add-ons, no fake badges, just a clean, honest
Mustang coupe that's pretty much the way most folks ordered them
back in the day. It has a '60s sensibility that you'll find quite
appealing, and with all the bright chrome accents, it looks like a
much more expensive car. Bright chrome on the bumpers, stainless
trim with a soft shine, and crystal clear red taillights look crisp
and clean against the red paint.
The white vinyl interior is basically this car was originally
delivered (technically it was Code C8 Parchment w/Ivy Gold trim,
although this is pretty close), and the no-nonsense combination is
ideal for the red bodywork. The seat covers are a bit stained but
otherwise in very solid, tear-free shape over the factory front
split-bench (thank you for not putting a Pony interior in this one
or swapping buckets, we love the rare originality!) and the
burgundy carpets were replaced not too long ago and are in nice
condition. There are also correct door panels with bright accent
trim, a standard 3-spoke steering wheel wrapped in vinyl, and
original gauges (all 1966 Mustangs got the killer '65 GT gauge
cluster), all of which give it a pleasing and inviting look inside.
The original dash pad was swapped in favor of a very nice burgundy
piece that matches the carpets and steering wheel cover, and the
original AM radio was swapped in favor of a retro-style
AM/FM/Cassette unit that works great. And probably coolest of all,
this is isn't just some boring automatic transmission that manages
this classic, within easy reach of the drivers is a shifter for the
3-speed manual transmission below. With room for a few overnight
bags, the trunk is neatly finished with a correct plaid mat and
spare tire with matching cover.
The 200 cubic inch inline-six under the hood shouldn't be
dismissed, because it's a peppy, torquey, and smooth powerplant
that works quite well in the lightweight Mustang coupe. Never
intended to be a racer, this engine is more comfortable cruising
around town where the 3-speed manual transmission seems to always
be in the right gear. The Ford Blue engine is correct, as is the
factory air cleaner and valve cover, and although it's not dressed
for show underneath everything looks just like it' supposed to,
including the OEM smog canister - how cool is that?! It also has
had lots of recent drivetrain and other miscellaneous work done so
it runs right, and we do have several receipts to document the
work. The car is very solid underneath with more signs of
maintenance and proper care throughout the years, including a
single exhaust system with a proper transverse muffler and a set of
newer shocks. Stock steel wheels with factory hubcaps complete the
Mustang look and carry 195/75/14 whitewall radials for just the
right look.
If you care about quality more than just raw power, this Mustang
coupe deserves careful consideration. Even with six cylinders,
Mustangs remain first-rate fun. Call today!