Vehicle Description
Early Mustangs like this stunning 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
remain red-hot on a market that seem to have no ceiling, frequently
(if not exclusively) pulling larger prices than their drop-top
siblings. Is it the fantastic look? The practicality? The relative
rarity? Whatever the reason, there are a lot of things to like
about cars like this awesome Sapphire Blue fastback. Featuring a
comprehensive restoration completed in 2011 and approximately 2500
miles ago, it's a true GT packed with an exhilarating 289/4-speed
heart, a gorgeous blue paint job, and simply stunning two-tone Pony
interior. Real-deal fastback GTs don't come up for sale that often,
and quite frankly we're surprised they don't consistently pull
six-figures yet. So, if you want to get on the hype train, you
better board soon...
This isn't a car for the purist looking for a tampered down,
survivor-type Pony to drive his blue-haired mother to churn in. I
mean, I guess you could do exactly that, but the fellow
parishioners better get used to a V8 rumble overshadowing the
ringing of the church bells. What this car offers instead is
high-performance that's a blast to handle, along with a traditional
look that people have admired from day one. The special-order
Sapphire Blue paint is sophisticated and attractive and gives the
GT an intense look that suits its personality just fine. Finish
quality is excellent all around, making this a top driver-quality
car you'll look forward to driving and won't mind pulling into a
favorite cruise night or car show. There's no definitive way to say
whether it's a real GT in these years, but it's certainly got all
the right indicators (original floor pans structured for dual
exhaust is a big indicator), from the fog lamps up front, to the
correct badges and white rocker stripes on the sides, to the
suspension/braking/handling package underneath, to the twin
trumpets that exit through the rear valence, it totally nails the
GT look, and provides enough preponderance of evidence to suggest
as strongly as possible, that this is indeed the real-deal. Bright
chrome bumpers, those all-important '289' badges, and correct
polished trim all give it a detailed look that is extremely
attractive.
The attractive two-tone, blue-and-white Pony interior was also
fully restored using "as-manufactured" materials and looks
spectacular. The seat covers, door panels, and carpets were all
replaced and show very well, and with so few miles logged on the
build it still smells new inside. The wood-rimmed Shelby-style
steering wheel is new and complements the white cue ball knob on
the Hurst shifter, which, you'll note, shows four gears and
practically taunts the driver to cycle them through as fast as
possible. The gauges are quite possibly original (and further
evidence of a real GT) and in good order, with an original-style
Rally-Pac on the steering column. That's an original AM radio still
in the dash, so you know the guy doing the work had his priorities
straight: horsepower first, although A/C is also offered under the
dash, but requires servicing to get back online. We also love the
practicality of the fastback, with a fold-down rear seat that
expands trunk space exponentially. And speaking of the trunk it's
nicely finished with a correct plaid mat and a full-sized
spare.
No early Mustang feels right with anything but a small block under
the hood, and this one is packing a strong-running 289 V8, exactly
what an A-code Mustang calls for. Quick to rev yet surprisingly
torquey, it makes this fastback feel very fast without working too
hard. Ford Blue engine paint, Ford Racing chrome valve covers, and
fresh plug wires make for an attractive engine bay that still
captures the look of the 1960s, albeit with a little added flair.
An oval open-element air cleaner is not factory correct but
nevertheless looks great as the topping on the cake, and a
powder-coated strut bar joins the inner fenders together and
stiffens the body - an aftermarket addition you'll be thanking
after you attack the first hard corner. The engine is enhanced with
help from a Demon 750CFM 4-barrel carburetor and a polished
aluminum intake, and sparks to life easily thanks to steel-braided
fuel lines, an upgraded ignition, and modern alternator. Gears
selection is easy in the 4-speed manual and feeds a set of 3.00
gears on a Ford 9-inch rear end, meaning that long-distance cruises
on the highway are certainly welcomed. A custom Flowmaster dual
exhaust system sounds spectacular with that familiar, vintage 5.0
performance sound, and it was routed correctly through the trumpet
exits in the rear valance. Styled alloy wheels with blue center
caps are fitted with staggered 205/60/15 front and 235/60/15 rear
BFGoodrich white-letter radials that really nail the performance
look.
Fastback Mustangs never stick around for very long, let alone GTs,
and if you want one of the best we've seen that you can still drive
and show, this is an excellent choice. But don't blink, because we
have a feeling that this baby is heading straight to six-figure
territory soon. Call today!
