Vehicle Description
In the muscle car world, Pony Mustangs are still incredible fun,
further punctuated by the dependable power of the Ford small block
V8. This 1966 Ford Mustang coupe checks all the boxes, offering a
sweet-running 289, an all-new suspension, some choice options, and
a glossy silver paint job that might not keep you out of trouble.
It may not be show car, but this recently restored beauty (only 236
miles since the build!) is exactly the right car for someone who
loves to drive their vintage hardware.
Silver Frost was a very popular finish on the Mustang palette in
1966, a dynamic color with a timeless look that we absolutely love.
The car was completely disassembled, media blasted, and then
sprayed with epoxy primer, and then the final basecoat/clearcoat
layers were laid down on this coupe's mostly renewed sheetmetal.
With so many of these Pony cars being bright red or plain old
white, suddenly the shiny silver coupe starts to look pretty
appealing. The finish is recent but was never meant to be a
showpiece, but that's beside the point because driving is what this
car is all about. You'll also note that they used modern materials
for the repaint, so it should look solid for a long time with just
a modicum of care, and it shines up quite nicely. The exterior trim
was also completely replaced during the restoration, and both
bumpers, the stainless window surrounds, and the pony grille are
all in great condition, with the horizontal billet lines in the
grille giving this Mustang a slightly more aggressive look. And
it's kind of nice to see a base V8 Mustang that hasn't been given
the Shelby treatment or even GT fog lamps, relying instead on its
time-honored, classic good looks to do most of the talking.
Inside is a black vinyl interior that shows extremely well with
well-defined seat covers that are better than most of the
reproductions on the market. The detailing proves that even the
basic Mustangs were stylish transportation you could be proud of,
and any V8-powered pony car is guaranteed fun on the road. There's
a custom GT-spec gauge bezel full of MP Products gauges that keep
an eye on the powerful small block under the hood, and we love the
beautiful 3-spoke steering wheel and the thick armrest that folds
down on the factory front bench seat, all of which really make it a
pleasure to be behind the wheel. A retro-style AM/FM radio was
installed and fits perfectly into the stock position, and there's
an under-dash A/C unit that's plumped for R134a refrigerant,
although it looks like the system needs to be serviced if you want
cold air. Fresh door panels at the flanks are perfect bookends for
the blacked-out interior, the carpets below are plush and were laid
down tightly over sound-deadening materials, and the taut headliner
above gives the vehicle a very completed look and feel. Out back,
the trunk is finished with a reproduction mat and has plenty of
room to accommodate most travel plans.
Experts will check the VIN and confirm that this is an original
T-code car that was born with an Inline 6 motor, but that simply
wasn't enough power for the former owners. They opted instead for a
recently built 289 V8 engine that was further upgraded with an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and
fresh wiring and plumbing throughout. It makes great noises and its
bubbly, bouncy idle unwinds into a wonderful tenor wail as speed
increases, mostly thanks to a recent dual exhaust system. There's
plenty of eye candy under the hood, including finned blue valve
covers and a matching air cleaner, and most of the plumbing has
been neatly tucked out of sight. Underneath, a bunch of work was
completed and there are fresh components throughout, including an
all-new front and rear suspension, a freshly built C4 automatic
transmission, and an 8-inch rear end with highway-friendly gears
inside that make for ideal dance partners. The replaced floors are
shockingly clean, so you know this car has never spent a day
anyplace dirty since the car was restored, which is what you want
in your next Mustang. Power steering and front disc brakes improve
the ride experience greatly, and the 15-inch alloy wheels look racy
and carry beefy blackwall radials with plenty of tread left.
This is a great-running Mustang coupe with a lot of recent work and
a strong drivetrain, essentially reset to the beginning with only
236 miles on the restoration. Dialed-in, clean V8 Mustangs are
getting harder and harder to find, hesitate and you might miss your
chance to own a beauty like this. Call today!
