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 gorgeous 1966 Ford Mustang coupe checks all the boxes,
offering a sweet-running 289 V8, a smooth-shifting automatic
transmission, a glossy dark-blue paint job, and a beautiful Pony
interior. Mustang coupes are the hottest cars on the market right
now, and this neatly restored C-Code beauty is exactly the right
car for someone who loves to show-off and drive their vintage
hardware.
Code K Nightmist Blue was a very popular finish on the Mustang
palette in 1966 - a dynamic color with a timeless look that we
absolutely love. This Mustang spent the last several years of its
life as part of a large collection owned by an enthusiast that
showcased it occasionally at his car museum (along with dozens of
other beauties), so you know it had to be built right to earn that
honor. The car was completely disassembled, media blasted, then
sprayed with epoxy primer, and then the final paint layers were
laid down on this coupe's mostly renewed sheetmetal. And even
though a few years have passed since the restoration was completed
back-to-stock, it's obvious that the professional builders knew
what they were doing. With so many of these Pony cars being bright
red or plain old white, suddenly this mysterious dark blue coupe
starts to look pretty appealing. The finish is deep, shines up very
well, and has great curb appeal, but this is no longer a
trailer-queen showpiece. The car's been shown-off, driven, and
enjoyed through the years, and even though it may have a minor
imperfections here and there, it still shows like a higher-end
driver-quality coupe. With a detailed buff-and-wax, much of the
car's early glory could be restored, but even as it sits right now
this is one impressive driver with killer good looks. The exterior
trim was also completely replaced/restored during the restoration,
and both bumpers, the stainless window surrounds, and the pony
grille are all in great condition, commensurate with the rest of
the car. And it's kind of nice to see a base V8 Mustang that hasn't
been given the Shelby treatment or even any GT fog lamps, relying
instead on its time-honored, classic good looks to do most of the
talking.
Inside is one of the 1960s all-time, best-looking interior: the
two-tone Pony upholstery kit. The light blue-and white interior
shows extremely well with well-defined seat covers that are better
than most of the reproductions on the market, and you really have
to look close to find any comfort marks. 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. Dark blue door panels complement the gorgeous seat covers,
and the plush blue carpets lining the floors are protected with
stock Mustang vinyl floor mats. Inside the stock dash there's a
GT-spec, five-pod gauge bezel full of original units that keep an
eye on the powerful small block under the hood, and we love the
beautifully restored 3-spoke steering wheel that anchors the
cockpit and feel great in the hands of the driver. The blue dash
pad is in great shape, as is the chrome shifter for the C4
automatic transmission below, and a retro-style AM/FM radio was
installed and fits perfectly into the stock position. Seatbelts
fore and aft add a little safety for all aboard, the rear bench has
likely never been sat in, and the taut headliner above gives the
cabin a very completed look and feel that nothing was overlooked in
this restoration. Out back, the trunk is finished with a
reproduction mat on the floor and spare tire, and it has plenty of
room to accommodate most travel plans.
Just because this car spent some time in a museum, doesn't mean
it's not ready for the road. Thanks to a thorough restoration and
subsequent maintenance ever since, it's road-ready right now,
thoroughly proven to us after a smooth, zero-issue 3-hour road trip
into our showroom. Experts will check the VIN and confirm that this
indeed an original C-code car that was born with a 289 V8 motor,
and that's exactly what's under the hood today. Upgraded to a
4-barrel carburetor atop the stock-style intake manifold, with
freshened wiring and plumbing throughout, it fires with ease and is
responsive up and down the throttle. It makes great, classic noises
and its bubbly, bouncy idle unwinds into a wonderful tenor wail as
speed increases, mostly thanks to the dual exhaust system
underneath. The engine bay was finished back to stock, down to the
Ford Blue on the engine bay, valve covers, and even the snorkeled
air cleaner, all of which help it pop out of the otherwise stain
black firewall and inner fenders. Underneath, it's original and
solid as can be (living in GA and in a high-end collection most of
its life goes a long way for preservation), and a smooth-shifting
C4 automatic transmission hits every gear with precision and spins
an 8-inch rear end with highway-friendly gears inside that make for
ideal dance partners. The steering tight, the drum brakes are good,
and the killer stance is punctuated by those slick American Racing
Torque Thrust polished wheels that look super-racy and carry beefy
195/65/15 blackwall radials with plenty of tread left.
This is a great-running, original Mustang coupe with a lot of
recent work and an incredibly strong drivetrain, essentially reset
thanks to a thorough restoration completed a few years back.
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!
