Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop
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 4 year journey after picking up
the car from the previous potential restorer who purchased the car
from the original owner. The builderhas not only finished the job
but did 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 turnkey ready to enjoy, ready to show 1966 Ford
Mustang.
Exterior
Pitstop Restorations in Finksburg, Maryland performed 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 all 4 fenders, doors, hood, trunk and front and
rear valances. Virtually a new car 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 original Silver Frost. All is also well
with the trimmings as in badges, bumpers, grille window surrounds,
and light bezels. A nice stripe with dual upper and lower
pinstripes is now on just above the rockers. This car just for the
wheels was an exercise, changing the lug pattern from 4 to 5 bolts
so original wheels could be utilized is just one of the many
painstaking processes this car has gone through.
Interior
Interior restoration included a new headliner which is now perfect
and sports a light texture pattern in black. New black carpeting is
put in throughout, and the rear bench, which is a pony embossed
option, was recovered to match the original front pony option
buckets which remained. Up front the dash was stripped and sanded
then repainted black with a new dash pad installed. A nice long
oval wood applique panel is housing the round gauges which are
lined up perfectly, and have beautiful near immaculate shiny
bezels. New door panels are also in black vinyl and sport pristine
handles and cranks. A digital radio which fits nicely into the
original radio space is in the center. The steering wheel fronting
the dashes is drilled and has a leather wrapping. On the hump is a
shiny T handle automatic shift lever. Just an overall showroom
correct and beautiful presentation.
Drivetrain
With the engine pulled, a full on restoration of the entire bay was
performed. Meanwhile Ellison's Machine Shop in Glen Burnie,
Maryland rebuilt the entire engine, Jim Jennings transmissions from
Essex, Maryland rebuilt the transmission, and leaving no stone
unturned, Abel Automotive Service in Baltimore, Maryland rebuilt
the carburetor. We now have a beautiful blue painted valve cover
black block 200ci inline 6 cylinder. It is topped with the original
1-barrel carburetor, and there is a 3-speed automatic C4
transmission on back. The rear axle was replaced to obtain the
5-bolt wheel setup and is now a Ford 8-inch rear axle.
Undercarriage
Former, (emphasis on FORMER), rust was remediated with a weld in of
new floor pans. While he was at it, the front end was completely
rebuilt with new parts and bushings with the exception of the
original sway bar. A new gas tank and sending unit is on, and the
heater core and heater controls are now in and working perfectly.
HD leaf springs add to the stance, and new drum brakes are on back
with disc braking in front. A walkthrough while this car was up in
the air proved very impressive all around.
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 performed great. Smooth acceleration and shifting, very
good braking, and looking good with all functions working during
the drive.
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
deep silver paint, all new panels (virtually) and experts all
working in their areas of expertise, we give you this beautiful
example of the 1966 Mustang.
6T07T146617
6-1966
T-Metuchen, NJ Assy Plant
07-2 Door Hardtop
T-200ci I6 120hp
146617-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 65B-2 Door Hardtop Luxury Buckets
COLOR 4-Silver Frost
TRIM 66-Black Luxury Vinyl
DATE 10L-November 10th 1965
DSO 26-Washington DC
AXLE 3-For 7.25 3.20 Gears
TRANS 1-3 Speed Manual
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
