Vehicle Description
If you're looking for your first collector car, affordable sunny
weather transportation, or just have a soft spot for vintage
ponies, this 1966 Ford Mustang coupe is a great choice. It's not a
show car, it's not a pedigreed car that you should buy as
'put-away' investment, it's just a super-solid, dialed-in little
coupe with 289 V8 power, a period-correct presentation, a fully
documented 1-family-owned history, and the same charm that's
infused into every early Mustang ever built. And by all accounts,
that's very much a good thing.
Back in 2010, this vintage Mustang got a fresh coat of Code Y Light
Blue Metallic paint, which we feel is an excellent choice on a
low-key Mustang. Infinitely more interesting than the usual white
and red Mustangs out there, the light blue shade has elegance
that's universally loved by all Ford fans, and it looks great
covering the iconic lines of Americas' greatest pony. Rocker panel
molding between the wheels and the chromed 'gills' in the quarters
add both sportiness and sophistication to the juvenile coupe, while
breaking up what would otherwise be a bit of a dull car. They did a
good job on the top driver-quality paint by highlighting the deep
shine and minimizing any potential orange peel in the modern
urethane finish, and with only a handful of minor imperfections to
speak of the curb appeal is off-the-charts. Not perfect, mind you,
but certainly good enough to get thumbs-up gestures in traffic but
not so nice that a full parking lot scares you into going home.
Panel fit is actually pretty good as well, particularly the trunk
and the bumpers, which hug the body tightly (they were never
aligned perfectly even when new), and thanks to the Mustang's huge
popularity, much of the trim is newer so it looks very good. It's
actually kind of refreshing to see an early Mustang that isn't
trying to be anything other than what it is: fun V8-powered
transportation.
The Mustang's interior is always a friendly, welcoming place, and
this one is no different. It's got the slightly enjoyed look and
feel of a set of comfortable jeans and that's perfectly OK with us.
Two tone blue vinyl certainly helps with that, with new upholstery
on the front buckets, matched by flanking blue door panels at the
flanks and thick, insulating blue carpets on the floors. The
five-dial gauge panel became standard in 1966 and holds a complete
set of gauges in a black "camera case" finished panel and the stock
steering wheel really does look sporty. A JVC AM/FM/Cassette stereo
head unit fits neatly in the original radio's location and powers a
pair of modern speakers on the rear package shelf, so you don't
have to sacrifice entertainment in your new daily-driver vintage
Mustang. There's also an under-dash factory A/C unit that's been
converted to modern R134a freon ahead of the center console. The
center console shows light patina but is easily the best part of
the cabin, not only as a 'must-have' option but also because it
houses the funnest part of the car: the shifter for the 3-speed
manual gearbox. Out back, the trunk shows off just how solid this
Pony really is and sports reproduction mats for the floor and spare
tire.
This is a real-deal C-code Mustang, which means a 289 cubic inch V8
under the hood. As a result, this Mustang is plenty peppy around
town and has a great V8 sound from the twin tailpipes out back,
both critical elements to Mustang ownership. A fresh long block was
installed at 181,000 miles (the car now has 231,057 actual miles)
and runs like a sewing machine today, with a stock Ford Blue
open-element air cleaner, plus a set of original valve covers that
make the engine bay look all stock, save for the chrome brace that
stiffens the front end a bit. The 3-speed manual gearbox
transmission is a willing partner for the V8 and never leaves you
hanging for a downshift, and the 8-inch rear end has highway gears
in it so cruising around town or across the country is pretty
drama-free. The rolling stock was upgraded with American Racing
Torque Thrust 'Old Style' wheels wrapped in 215/60/14 BFGoodrich
white-letter tires, finishing off the look perfectly.
Accompanied by a log that shows any maintenance ever done, this is
just an awesome little Mustang that's going to be affordable to own
and operate and will always bring a smile to your face when you're
behind the wheel. And really, is there more to ask from a classic
car? Call today!
