Vehicle Description
Like a lot of affordable collector cars, the early Mustangs are
seeing consistent upticks in their values year after year, making
this 1966 Ford Mustang convertible a smart buy today: it simply
won't be this affordable forever. It's also nicely finished with an
easy-to-own six-cylinder engine and a smooth-shifting automatic
transmission, making it one of the smartest collectable icons you
can own.
Bright red Mustangs are a staple of the old car community, but
nobody ever seems to get tired of them. This particular finish
looks like a good approximation of Signal Flare Red, but whatever
it's called, it looks great on the handsome convertible bodywork.
Clearly a lot more than the asking price was pumped into the
project and they seem to have started with a decent car, so it was
relatively easy to make it look so good. It's not perfect, but if
you want a Mustang to drive, this one has the right look and a
no-worries attitude that doesn't mind a little rain. Fortunately,
it hasn't been covered in stripes or fake badges and keeps its
honest entry-level look that was probably a lot more common in the
late-60s than it is today. The chrome and other bright pieces are
in good shape, and you will likely discover like all Mustang owners
eventually do, that everyone is your friend when you drive a
vintage Mustang no matter what's living under the hood.
The bright white and red Pony interior is quite nicely turned out,
with relatively recent seat covers on the low-back buckets that
duplicate the originals in pattern and materials. The three-spoke
steering wheel is standard Mustang-issue and looks sporty with as
the anchor of the interior, while the instrument panel offers a
complete array of GT-spec gauges that became standard equipment in
1966. The red carpets are very nice and really upgrade the appeal
of the Mustang's interior, and the matching red dashpad looks to be
a very recent addition. An AM/FM/cassette radio lives in the dash,
but no cutting was required for the installation, and the shifter
for the automatic transmission is just a short reach away. It
includes a white convertible top that's in good condition, as well
as a matching white boot to keep it clean-looking with the top
down. Pop the trunk and you'll see it actually quite spacious and
shows off very solid pans, further proof that this little Pony has
always been well cared for.
The engine is a nice-running 170 cubic inch inline-six, which
really was the heart of the Mustang lineup for the early years and
it's nice to see that it hasn't been "upgraded" to a V8, because
the Sprint 170 is a fun engine in its own right. A bright orange
valve cover and a black snorkel air cleaner add some zip to the
under-hood area, and all the major components are in excellent
shape and ready to enjoy. It still exhales into a single exhaust
system with transverse muffler, and the undercarriage is in good
shape with plenty of evidence of a good life in a car-friendly
climate, although it's mostly original. The 3-speed automatic
transmission shifts nicely and with highway gears out back, it has
plenty of punch around town but cruises happily at modern highway
speeds. 14-inch steel wheels with classic Mustang wheel covers wear
handsome 195/75/14 whitewall radials.
The Mustang still represents a lot of affordable fun, so if you're
looking for and affordable yet popular way into the hobby, this
handsome little convertible is an excellent choice. Call today!