Vehicle Description
2006 Ford Mustang GT Coupe
S197 is another name for the fifth generation of Mustang, produced
between 2005-2014. New Edge Mustangs preceded this generation, and
S550 Mustangs followed it. For the S197 Mustang, Ford decided to
use D2C, a new rear wheel drive platform. This decision was made
right after a letter-writing campaign saved the Mustang from being
replaced by the Ford Probe. Enthusiasts talked about the uniqueness
of the Mustang. This may have informed the decision to not use the
D2C platform on other vehicles. All of this contributed to the
S197's unique appearance. Ford designers looked back at what had
made the Mustang an icon in the first place and tried to recreate
the details Mustang enthusiasts loved. The S197's style is
described as retro-futuristic. Many of the exterior features are
adapted from the first-generation Mustangs. The rake of the coupe
is reminiscent of the first fastback. Window louvers are another
retro-styling detail that feeds into the muscle car look. The
overall S197 look is clean and chiseled. The S197 borrows from
classic Mustangs but doesn't run the risk of being mistaken for
them. The wheelbase expanded dramatically, creating a long, low,
and lean profile. Early reviewers noted that the fifth-generation
Mustang looked like it had muscle. -Thx to CJPonyparts.com
For consignment, a GT coupe version of the Mustang. This car has a
screaming paint job, black tape stripes, comes with the Shaker
stereo, has been garage kept during the time our consignor has
owned it and has only logged an astonishingly low 20,060 actual
miles. This is an S197 chassis GT, and in near showroom condition,
remaining all stock and retaining the right look, sound and stance
that the designers intended.
Exterior
Screaming Yellow with black tape stripes come together to create
the menacing look for this muscle car. With the exception of a few
scuffs on the lower front valance, things are looking fine and
dandy with retina searing paint and laser straight gaps. Ford went
all out for the design, reminiscent of the early models it just
looks beefier, and more refined on the line aspect. The front of
the car is more chiseled "aero" designed, and has an integrated
body matching bumper, blackened grille with fog lights, a black
lower air dam, and the ubiquitous galloping pony. All these styling
cues can be seen from way back in 1965 with its grille shape, and
rear 3 bar tail light configuration. A long smooth hood fronts
backed out trim around beautiful glass. Blackened and matte sprayed
side view mirrors, some minimalistic but clean badging, and 17-inch
bright machine polished aluminum wheels are wrapped in blackwall
Pirelli P-Zero Nero 235/55ZR17 rubber from 2006, leading us to
believe these are the factory installed units.
Interior
Dark Charcoal leather and vinyl come together to make up the
upholstery for the front buckets and rear 2 plus 2 seats which are
like new. The driver's bucket is powered, as are the windows and
locks. A very simple dash houses another throwback cue, more from
1967/1968 than 1965, in the form of the dual circular embedded
instruments behind the steering wheel, although the 65 version
utilized a horizontal speedometer. An AM/FM/CD Shaker 500 stereo
system, A/C, and traction control fill the center swooped down
section of the dash. The faux brushed aluminum shifter surround and
T-handle shifter sits in a center console that makes its way past
the buckets to the rear 2+2's. Nice black carpet has black factory
floor mats which protect the carpet and a clean black felt
headliner hangs above
Drivetrain
A 300hp capable 4.6 Liter, 3 valve, V8 with EFI, attached to a
5R55S 5-speed automatic transmission puts power rearward to an 8.8"
3.31 geared TracLoc rear axle. All clean and green, (yellow
actually), in this unmolested engine bay.
Undercarriage
Typifying a 20,060 mile car, with only surface rust on the
untreated components, and looking just like it did coming down the
assembly line at Flat Rock. An independent coil spring front
suspension and 3-link rear suspension with coil springs have the
added benefit of a factory panhard bar. Power disc brakes are noted
all around as is power steering and for the big exhale this pony
breathes through the OEM installed mufflers and dual exhaust.
Drive-Ability
Our muscle car crack decoder took this baby out to the track and he
had an absolute ball. I did not think he was going to return, but
alas he did and reported with a grin it performed great and is all
buttoned up on the drive-ability front. Sometimes it's nice to get
behind the wheel of a stock car, especially one with such low
miles. All was working as it should and the interior still has that
new car smell.
A well presenting and powerful running GT in yellow with black
decal stripes, a nice homage to the first Shelby GT-350's of yore.
A low mileage, pampered, garage kept car, presented for your
enjoyment here at Classic Auto Mall.
1ZVHT82H265234144
1ZV-Automotive Alliance Ford Motor Company Passenger Car
F-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
T82-GT Coupe
H-4.6L 3V V8 300hp
2-Check Digit
6-2006
5-AAI: Flat Rock, MI Assy Plant
234144-Sequential Unit Number
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.
