Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop
Advertisements became popular reminders of the Mustang's youthful
spirit, such as one featuring two mature adults sitting in a new
Mustang with the words, "Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime
to waste it on children.". It was the car to have it you were
seeking the fountain of youth. The 1966 Ford Mustang was the car to
have if you were looking to win over your neighbor or hit the road
for fun and adventure. It was also a must have for enthusiastic
drivers and car enthusiasts who simply liked to drive.
For consignment, a 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop with a title verified
98,247 actual miles. This baby has modifications inside and out not
only for aesthetic augmentation, but for some go fast good
times.
Exterior
Looking wicked and sharp in two stage Raven Black paint, accented
with painted silver stripes that run from the front valance, over
the Shelby fiberglass hood, over the roof, and onto the decklid,
finding its terminus on the rear valance. From the side, custom
louvers cant forward and look great, while the Shelby side scoop
adds depth to the distinctive Mustang body lines. But wait, there's
more! Because silver rocker stripes adorn each side and create a
nice visual bridge between the 17-inch Cragar SS five spoke wheels
carrying staggered size tires that are fairly new with a mid 2023
date code. A front billet grille streamlines the front while side
exit dual exhaust tips on both sides are impressive and suitable
for red light intimidation. Imperfections include some bubbling on
lower panels, cracks at the opening of the hood scoop, and an
inclusions in the paint in the form of a hairlike line.
Interior
The custom interior and palette of black and white begins on the
door panels where white paint frames the black vinyl door cards,
neat and clean. Racing seats with obvious side support are covered
in black and white vinyl with the driver's seat showing some usage,
discolored in places and with a small tear in the perforated black
insert. The back bench seat is in standard configuration and
wearing the same black and white. A Grant GT steering wheel
provides a meaty grip and fronts a simple and clean instrument
cluster housed in black plastic, while an added tachometer hugs the
A-pillar. For entertainment, we have an Alpine AM/FM/CD radio in
the center of the dash and a Ford T-shifter rises from the
transmission hump that's covered in back loop carpet and protected
by Mustang branded mats.Twenty first century convenience is brought
to you by a center console with cup holders and armrest while above
our heads, the headliner looms cleanly and intact. The trunk is
fitted with a rough cut black carpeted mat and is dirt free.
Drivetrain
A good looking bay, so don't hesitate to open her up at car shows!
Here we have a rebuilt 289ci V8, bored .030 over and topped with an
Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel carburetor. The C4 3-speed
transmission includes a shift kit and sends power to the Ford 8"
rear with 3.00 conventional gears. Headers begin the exhaust
process, and our consignor informs us the engine wiring harness has
been replaced. A Wilwood front brake conversion is on the front
discs while drums stay standard out back.
Undercarriage
Overall clean conditions prevail underneath with minimal surface
rust and some oil on the rear differential, and some sling on one
of the exhaust pipes. The dual exhaust rolls through glasspack
style mufflers before turning east and west and existing via dual
tips on both sides. Suspension is standard coil springs on front
and leaf springs on the back.
Drive-Ability
Tunnels are going to be a blast in the stallion as a healthy growl
shoots out the sides when we crank the free breathing 289 to life.
The Stang generates good power in a straight line and tracks well,
while handling on the newer meats is respectable as well, and the
seats are about 10 times more supportive than original '66 seats,
and that's a good thing! About the only thing we note not working
correctly are the turn signals which don't cancel themselves, so it
has to be done manually. It's just not cool driving down the street
with a continuously flashing turn signal. Meanwhile, all other
functions operate as they should. 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.
Here's a good looking, well sorted classic Mustang with some nice
mods that include some Shelby influence. It's a solid driver you
could proudly show, and an attractive shower you could happily
drive! Any way you slice it, you have a car born in Dearborn,
Michigan, currently residing in Pennsylvania, and awaiting the
horse trailer to take it to its next stable anywhere in the
world!
6F07A207770
6-1966
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
07-Mustang Hardtop
A-289ci 4bbl 225hp V8
207770-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
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
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
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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