Vehicle Description
The iconic Ford Mustang was an instant success from the moment of
its unveiling in 1964. The brilliant Mustang defined the pony car
genre and captured the hearts of millions of car enthusiasts around
the world with its fresh styling and near-infinite combinations of
options and equipment. Seemingly everyone from teenagers to
grandmothers to racers loved the first-generation Mustang, and it
remains one of the most popular and significant collector cars of
all time, attracting a broad and diverse fan base. Today, 1960s
Mustangs can be found serving as daily drivers, vintage racers, or
sitting alongside blue-chip collectibles in the world's finest
collections. This 1966 Mustang GT is a beautiful example that has
been meticulously restored and detailed by a marque expert to
award-winning standards. It is equipped with many desirable
options, including the GT package, Pony interior, A-code 289 4V
engine, C4 automatic, factory air conditioning, power steering,
disc brakes, Rally-Pac gauges, and much more. Assembled in Ford's
San Jose plant and destined for the Los Angeles DSO, it was
restored in the late 1990s by a Mustang Club of America judge, who
finished it in the original color scheme of Candyapple red with a
white vinyl top over a red interior. As offered, it is in excellent
condition, with beautifully straight, date-coded sheet metal,
exemplary panel fit, and high-quality paintwork. The underside of
the body is equally well-presented and remains remarkably clean and
tidy. It retains the correct original GT trim, including the fuel
filler, rear valance with dual exhaust exits, side stripes, fog
lights, GT badging, and chrome styled-steel wheels shod with
period-correct 6.95-14 Goodyear white line tires. The white vinyl
top sets off the looks beautifully, giving this car a uniquely
upmarket yet sporty character. The factory "Pony" interior is
trimmed in authentic materials, with the correct embossed horse
motif bucket seats in superb condition. The high-spec interior
includes a full-length center console, optional auxiliary Rally-Pac
gauges, AM radio, seat belts, woodgrain trim, and a wood-rimmed
steering wheel. The factory A/C unit is fully restored and
detailed. Correct, high-quality materials are used throughout the
interior, and the presentation reflects its past as a concours
award winner. Of course, what makes the GT so special is what lies
under the skin. This car is powered by an A-code 289 topped with a
four-barrel carburetor and rated for 225 horsepower. It lives up to
the "grand touring" moniker with power steering, front disc brakes,
a C-4 "dual range" automatic transmission, and heavy-duty
suspension, making for swift yet relaxed progress along your
favorite roads. The engine is highly detailed, displaying correct
paint finishes, decals, stencils, tags, and paint markings.
Similarly, the fully-restored suspension components have accurately
reproduced assembly marks and proper finishes as it would have left
the San Jose plant in 1966. The restorer's efforts were rewarded
with a Mustang Club of America Gold Award in 2003, scoring 680 of a
possible 700 points. Since then, it has been lovingly maintained
and enjoyed on the road, and it remains in excellent condition and
is ready to enjoy to the fullest, whether out on the show field or
cruising the open road. Offers welcome and trades considered For
additional details please view this listing directly on our website
https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6773-1966-ford-mustang-gt-coupe/
