Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
"When the average person thinks about a classic Mustang, perhaps
the first thing that comes to mind is a cherry red 66 Mustang
hardtop. The 1966 Mustangs were a smash! Ford sold over 600,000 of
these, making it nearly twice as popular as its competitor that
year, the Chevrolet Impala. In fact, it was the best selling
Mustang of all time!"classicmustang.com
For consignment, a 1966 Ford Mustang convertible showing 80,358
miles, but the true miles are unknown. This car has all the
exterior cues of a GT, restored in the 90's, and purchased by our
consignor in 1998 who has kept it in the garage all that time, but
not before enjoying many long drives. This capable Mustang's
restoration has held up very well and represents essentially a
turnkey opportunity.
Exterior
It was white at birth and continues to wear a clean. A white
exterior accented with blue GT rocker stripes, a blue canvas
convertible top, inboard fog lights set in the grille, GT emblems
on the side, and exhaust exiting through the rear valance with
trumpet tipped exhaust. A luggage rack is secured to the decklid
and the car is equipped with a trailer hitch under the license
plate. 14-inch Magnum 500 wheels add even more sportiness to the
pony car and carry 205/70R14's all the way around. All of the metal
work is in very nice shape, as is the convertible top including the
plastic window which still presents clear.
Interior
White vinyl inserts are enveloped in blue painted borders on the
door panels and are in nice condition. This car has the "Luxury"
interior option which includes pistol grip handles and red and
white courtesy light on the doors. The two colors also contrast on
the vinyl seats where white stitched inserts are inside blue sides
and under the embossed herd of horses on the seat backs, another
Luxury item. We note some compression of the front seats but both
front and rear are clean and fully intact. Up front, Luxury package
woodgrain first makes an appearance on the beautiful wood rimmed
steering wheel which leads to an instrument cluster with woodgrain
bezel between the blue dash pad and white mid dash, an attractive
combination. A rallye pack holding the tachometer and a clock is
perched on the steering column and an updated AM/FM/Cassette radio
is in the middle and A/C is on board mounted below the dash. The
familiar T-handle shifter is floor mounted, surrounded by light
blue loop carpet and vintage style Mustang rubber mats, in blue of
course. The trunk is finished with a vinyl plaid mat and matching
material covers the spare tire for a clean presentation.
Drivetrain
Open the hood to find a clean 289ci V8 with a Carter 4-barrel
carburetor on top, Cobra valve covers, and a GT350 style stabilizer
bridging the bay. It is mated to a C4 3-speed automatic sending
power to the Ford 8" in back with 2.80 gearing. Disc brakes are
employed up front with drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Our consignor states, this car is a driver and indeed, the
underside is clean, driver quality with some typical surface rust
on things like the leaf springs and exhaust, but minimal oil is
present save for a few drops of the red stuff on the transmission.
Dual exhaust connects with an H-pipe and then runs in tandem to
meet stock style mufflers before finding their way through the
apron panel in back. Suspension is configured as coil springs up
front and leaf springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
This attractive car doesn't disappoint on the test loop run where
the 289 deliver good power and the car does all things well, runs,
handles, and stops, all up to par. We note the speedometer and
odometer are non functional, but all other operational items work
as they should on this well maintained car. 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 we have a convertible classic Mustang with the attractive
Luxury or "Pony" interior along with some cosmetic upgrades over
the average '66 Mustang. Summer's here and the time is right, for
prancing in the street. Tou'll need a Mustang to get it done so if
there's always been a first gen Ford Mustang on your wishlist, take
a look at this blue and white beauty.
6F08C151784
6-1966
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
C-289ci 2bbl V8
151784-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 76B-Mustang Convertible, Luxury Interior
COLOR M-Wimbledon White
TRIM 62-Blue & White Luxury Vinyl Buckets
DATE 01L-November 1st
DSO 32-Cleveland
AXLE 6-Ford 8" 2.80 Conventional
TRANS 6-C4 Automatic
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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