Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - True GT - California Car - Emberglo
Paint - A Code 289/225HP 4bbl V8 - 4 Speed Manual with Hurst
Shifter - American Racing Performance Wheels In 1966, Ford produced
several special edition Mustangs to further promote their pony car.
One of the most popular of these packages produced was the Grand
Touring package, or GT. The GT package gave the Mustang owner a
better-handling, better-performing car all in one neat package. The
1966 Mustang GTs were very different from the base model cars and
they had many factory modifications that are hard to duplicate
after production. All GT Mustangs were either a K code car or an A
code car, and this Mustang being a true GT car comes with the
correct A-code 289cid 224hp 4bbl V8. The engine compartment has
been detailed and presents well with aluminum finned Ford valve
covers and chrome air cleaner. A Holley carburetor with electric
choke sits atop an aluminum performance intake and the ignition has
been upgraded to an electronic ignition with 8mm spark plug wires.
The engine is well maintained with new fan belts and cooling hoses
as well as a new aluminum radiator to help keep this hot set up
running cool. Power is transferred to the rear differential through
a 4-speed manual transmission and gears are selected with a Hurst
shifter. The under body of this car has not been restored although
the floorboards have been replaced and sub- frame connectors to
lessen body flex have been installed and the repair work is well
executed. The suspension has been well maintained with new lower
control arms, tie rods, idler arm and sway bar links and HD gas
shocks on all four corners. As a true GT this car features a 16:1
quick ratio steering box and a stiffer suspension and thicker front
sway bar. Equipped with front disc brakes and a larger single
master cylinder, and the brake system has been refurbished with
fresh brake lines. The performance exhaust features long tube
headers that flow into a 2.5 X-pipe dual exhaust with Flowmaster
mufflers that exit through a special rear valance openings into
chrome trumpeter tips. The Emberglo paint is well applied over
professionally finished body work. The finish has been carefully
polished and shines with a deep luster. Body fit is well aligned,
and the panel gaps are even and consistent. The correct GT badges
are on each front fender with white GT stripes running along the
rocker panel, GT gas cap and up front is the correct fog lights.
The 15 American Racing Shelby inspired aluminum wheels nicely
accent the GT option. The black interior has been restored with new
seat upholstery, headliner, dash pad and carpet. The dash has the
standard 5 dial analog instrument cluster, and the brake pedal is
appropriately labeled Disc Brake. The interior features simulated
wood trim on the dash and center console and a billet steering
wheel with walnut rim. The AM radio appears stock but has been
upgraded internally to play AM/FM stereo and features AUX input so
you can play music through your phone. The music plays through
speakers mounted in the kick panels up front and rear mounted
speakers. Mustang logo floor mats nicely accent this clean
interior. This car is a real looker that will draw thumbs up as you
cruise the strip and will draw lots of attention at the local
cruise ins and car shows. But this GT optioned Mustang is more than
a show piece, these cars are fun to drive, and this car is ready to
take you for spirited drives on two lane country roads. Please call
if interested or e-mail with specific questions. Thank you for
looking.
