Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
The Mustang name, of course, was born with this car, allegedly
because aviation enthusiast and Ford Executive Stylist John Najjar
Ferzely felt the car resembled a P-51 Mustang airplane. An
alternate name-origin story suggests that designer Philip Clark
came up with it in reference to the wild horses he saw on a
cross-country trip. The horse angle, as opposed to the plane angle,
is the one that stuck in the end.
For consignment, the results of a 5 year journey after picking up
the car from the previous owner. Our consignor has not only
finished the job but done a bang up job with plenty of attention to
detail, utilizing various expert shops for different steps of the
restoration, and now you have a turn key ready to enjoy, ready to
show 1966 Ford Mustang. Oh and I need to mention a consignor stated
302ci V8 is now under the hood.
Exterior
While performing the exterior restoration, and in lieu of cutting
out rust sections and welding in new, their theory is to replace
any panels completely. This was done to the tune of front quarters,
both wheel houses, drop downs, full rails, and new bumpers and
hardware all nice and shiny. Doors, hood, and trunk are new
car-like with laser straight panels and well minded gaps that are
tighter than when it rolled off the factory floor. Primed and block
sanded twice then finished with a near perfect coat of the Rangoon
Red. All is also well with the trimmings as in badges, bumpers,
grille, window surrounds, rockers, and light bezels. The black
power canvas convertible top was replaced a few years ago and shows
nicely, very clean and no rips or tears. Bringing up the rear are
the triple V tail lights, an inset shiny bumper, and dual exhausts
peeking through the rear roll pan. Sporty 14-inch styled steel
wheels are wrapped by raised white letter rubber in 205/70R14 size
from the 30th week of 2012.
Interior
The interior presents with low back buckets in black vinyl with a
front bench seat bottom and bucket backs, hiding the hump with a
padded armrest. Like new black carpeting is showing throughout, and
the rear bench is just like the front buckets and very clean. Up
front the dash was stripped and sanded then repainted black with a
new dash pad installed. A nice long oval black textured panel is
housing the round gauges which are lined up perfectly, and have
beautiful near immaculate shiny bezels and chromed plastic framing
encircling the oval. Like new door panels also in black vinyl sport
pristine handles and cranks. A digital radio which fits nicely into
the original radio space is in the center of the dual eyebrow cowls
seen on either side. The steering wheel fronting the dash has
drilled chromed ribs, and has a black plastic edging. On the hump
is a shiny T handle automatic shift lever. Just an overall showroom
correct and beautiful presentation.
Drivetrain
Prior to the body restoration, the original engine was pulled, and
a consigner stated 302ci was inserted. Meanwhile, a full on
restoration of the entire bay was performed. We now have a
beautiful blue painted valve cover and block mill. It is topped
with a single 2 barrel carburetor, and there is a 3-speed automatic
C4 transmission on the back. The rear is now a Ford 8 inch
version.
Undercarriage
Former, (emphasis on FORMER), rust was remediated with a weld in of
new floor pans several years prior to the body restoration. There
are independent coil springs upfront, and leaf springs oil back.
Power disc braking is on the front and power drum braking is on
back. A stock exhaust is snaking its way rearward preparing for the
dual exit. Exhale heavily!
Drive-Ability
With an example of this quality we were looking closely for any
faults and on the mechanical end the car fired right up and on the
test track ran good, but noticed it runs just a little rough. There
was a slight rotational grinding noise from the rear axle and the
heater blower did not blow. Otherwise a great driver with a smooth
up and down power top.
Although not totally original, it is a car that can show up to a
contest and take prizes with one hand tied behind its back. Miles
of Rangoon paint, some new panels, larger engine, and nice
interior. We can lower the top, and we're off like a prom
dress!
6F08C398564
6-1966
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
08-Mustang Convertible
C-289ci V8 2bbl
398564-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.
