Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Ford developed the Mustang for a special mid-season debut at the
New York World's Fair in April 1964. The resulting attention, and
Mustang's instant appeal among consumers, made this one of the most
memorable new car introductions in history. The Mustang sold very
well at first and reaped large profits. Contrasting with the
mystique of the Corvette convertible, the practical coupe or
hardtop was the most popular Mustang body style, far outselling the
convertible. Ford correctly read the market for a new type of car
in the early 1960's. Baby boomers were reaching driving age, more
families were buying second cars, women, and single people were
buying cars. Many new car buyers were looking for economical models
with a flair of excitement, and optional equipment that enhanced
comfort and performance. Ford developed the Mustang with these
criteria in mind. Lean and sporty, it was more sophisticated than
Ford's first compact car, the Falcon, and it had some of the
Thunderbird's panache.
A second-year piece that has galloped into our hallowed halls here
at the Classic Auto Mall. Some styles never get old and this 1966
Ford Mustang hardtop is one of them. Long nose, short deck, the
perfect makings of a pony car. A classic that can be enjoyed as is
or thanks to the abundance of restoration parts available on the
market, taken to the next level.
Exterior
Rangoon Red floods the body of this Mustang from top to bottom. The
quintessential Mustang cove is present with new for 1966 cove trim,
also new for 1966 was the horse in it's grill corral just floating
in nothingness. The paint shows well but does have its fair share
of cracking and some chipping here and there. Gaps are decently
maintained and the chrome and brightwork is showing well with no
rust or marring. The trunk retains its original plaid mat and a
full-size spare tire. 14" American Racing wheels are present on all
four corners with blackwall rubber.
Interior
Black is the theme inside. A swing of the door reveals black
painted steel door panels with black vinyl door panels covering the
center of the door and housing an armrest, chrome window crank, and
chrome door handle. Smooth black bolsters with perforated vinyl
wraps the 2 front bucket seats. Both are in very nice shape sans
any tears, rips or soiling. The rear bench seat mimics the front
seats in design, upholstery and condition. Black carpet floods the
floors. The standard chrome T handle Cruise-O-Matic automatic floor
shifter proudly rises from the sea of black and gives the driver
control over direction of this pony. Now standard for 1966 is the
instrument cluster in its black and chrome camera case sporting a
round center speedometer and 2 outboard round gauges on either
side, no idiot lights anymore! Heater controls and AM/FM/Cassette
radio are in their familiar position. A buttoned up are ready to be
enjoyed
Drivetrain
200ci of inline 6-cylinder power calls the engine bay home. A
1-barrel carburetor sits on top of the engine and feeds it the
necessary mixture of air and fuel. A 3-speed automatic transmission
is mounted to the rear of the mill and sends power back to the 7
1/4" rear axle.
Undercarriage
Black undercoating covers the undercarriage with only minor surface
rust appearing on the usual suspects. Inner rockers appear to be
solid as do the floor pans. We do note that the floors have been
patched at one time. Suspension components are rusty but intact
with independent coil springs up front and leaf springs in the
rear. A new single exhaust system from the muffler back is noted,
and drum brakes bring this horse to a whoah with ease.
Drivability
A twist of the key and the reliable 200ci inline 6 fired right up.
Handling, braking, and acceleration was on par with any car of the
era. All functions save the heater blower were working at the time
of our test drive. Sometimes it's refreshing to drive a common
version of the muscle era performance cars.
A great driver quality car that can be enjoyed and wrenched on at
the same time. Sidle on down to the Classic Auto Mall, get your
cowboy boots on and get yourself this wild Mustang to care for in
your stable. With literally tons of aftermarket support you should
have this old horse ready to show and be enjoyed for years to
come.
VIN DECODE
6R07T137267
6-1966
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
07-2 Door Hardtop
T-200ci Inline 6 1bbl 120hp
137267-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
