Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop
"In the mid 1950's, Ford modernized its production facilities in
Northern and Southern CA, building this new assembly plant in
Milpitas, nearby to San Jose, in 1955 to replace its Richmond plant
that opened on 08/01/1931. In Southern CA, Ford closed its Long
Beach and Maywood facilities, the former opened at about the same
time as the Richmond one, replacing both of them in 1956 with a new
factory in Pico Rivera. After the plant closed in the 80's, it was
turned into a giant mall with over a million square feet.
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For consignment, a 1966 Ford Mustang hardtop showing 153,630 miles
which are not actual. A car born at the San Jose facility, dressed
as a GT350 and presenting with stunning paint, a clean interior,
and a binder full of receipts and build records.
Exterior
The first thing that hits us, and not just because we're standing
in its way, is the race ready GT350-R inspired front fascia that
includes a lower intake flanked by marker lights under a horseless
grille and inset headlights. Then there's the silver stripes that
start on said intake and work their way up and are painted across
the hood where pins keep the newly sucked air from blowing the hood
off. There's some downforce too as a rising hood scoop peels
airflow from the hood and sends it down the air filter below.
Surrounding the stripes is beautiful Sapphire Blue paint which is
interrupted on the rocker panel by GT350 stripes and callouts which
team up with the side scoops and 15-inch polished American Racing
Torque Thrust wheels for a racier than stock profile. In back, a
Cobra emblem adorns the billet style gas cap above a straight and
clean chrome bumper and a blue rear valance that holds the exhaust
tips and reverse lights. A single vertical scratch represents the
only exterior imperfection we could find.
Interior
Silver paint serves to frame the black vinyl door cards in an
attractive twist on the Mustang door panel. The low back bucket
seats flank a center console with storage, an armrest, and
cupholders that fills an otherwise sparse space and the back seats,
surrounded by walls of silver paint, are fresh and clean. The 3
spoke steering wheel gives up some of the polished column real
estate to a tachometer and additional gauges in a twin pod are
found under the dash. The main gauge cluster is fairly standard
although the materials around it have been updated to reflect the
silver and black interior palette. An AM/FM radio sits in the
center, a straight line up from the floor mounted Hurst shifter
with a big white ball handle over low pile black carpet in
excellent condition, protected by Boss 302 carpeted mats as a nod
to yet another Ford legend. The headliner sits high and tight and
along with the visors, is in excellent condition. Carpet that lines
the trunk shows some wear but nobody at the car show will care.
Drivetrain
Under the hood we find a clean 302ci V8 engine with aluminum heads
and a Holley 600 cfm 4-barrel perched on top. It's show quality
clean and tied to a Toploader 4-speed manual transmission that
sends power to the Ford 8" axle in back with a consignor stated
3.73 gears with TracLoc. Unassisted brakes are configured as front
disc and rear drums.
Undercarriage
Wickedly clean and dry underneath with only wisps of surface rust,
general usage dust, and no oil drips in sight! The dual exhaust
comes from headers on the engine and intersect glasspack style
mufflers before routing around the gas tank to exit through the
rear valance in epic fashion. Coil springs reside in the front for
suspension while leaf springs are employed in the rear.
Drive-Ability
A healthy breathing 302 fires up and enjoys a bit of sound tuning
from the glasspacks and the resulting music is as exciting as the
William Tell Overture performed by the Boston Pops. A shift into
first with the Hurst and off we go onto the test loop where the car
exhibits some fine acceleration, smooth handling, straight
tracking, and very good braking. Our symphony will not be
interrupted by other sounds as the horn does not work, nor the
radio which we're told is disconnected because it drains the
battery. All other functions work on this quick blue pony and it's
back to the stable we go. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
We think it was Fred Sanford who said, "my get up and go, got up
and went.". But that's not the case with this 59 year old car
that's been refreshed with the fountain of youth. It's got plenty
of giddy up and can get up and go, and do so in a stunning
combination of silver and blue. A GT350 tribute in notchback form,
this is a well sorted Mustang that's ready for the street. It only
needs a new jockey. You won't need a horsewhip to get this one
going, just a gentle nudge of your right foot.
6R07T160177
6-1966
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
07-Mustang Hardtop
T-200ci 1bbl I6
160177-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 65A-Mustang Hardtop Standard Vinyl Buckets
COLOR F-Arcadian Blue
TRIM 22-Blue Standard Vinyl Buckets
DATE 01D-April 1st
DSO 72-San Jose
AXLE 6-Ford 8" 2.80 Conventional
TRANS 6-C4 Automatic
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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