Vehicle Description
We often see early Mustangs in bright red, but sometimes you want
something a little less obvious. Combined with a gorgeous saddle
and a burly 289 cubic inch V8 under the hood, this Antique Bronze
1966 Ford Mustang convertible is a great choice for the guy who
loves the early look but wants a little more muscle under the hood.
There aren't many cars out there that generate the same universally
warm feelings that an early Mustang does, simply because EVERYONE
loves them.
The paint and bodywork are in excellent condition, with a color
change from Emberglow to Antique Bronze, and we love the low-key
look. As it sits, this is a very handsome cruiser with
laser-straight flanks. The sheetmetal is clean, there are no
questionable areas, and the prep on the body was very good before
the paint was applied. It's just beautifully done and obviously
there's a ton of money involved. All the great Mustang detailing
remains, too, from the iconic grille with the Mustang "corral" in
the center, to the brightly polished rocker panel moldings, to the
cool faux vents in the rear quarters. You'll note the '289' badges
on the front fenders, which are legit because this was originally
an A-code car, and the bumpers shine like they were just plated
last week. GT exhaust trumpets and rear valence were added, just
because they look great, but that seems to be the only
modification. This is just a flat-out awesome looking Mustang.
This lovely Mustang also features a Saddle Pony interior, which
included embossed seatbacks with, of course, more horses, and it's
a highly desirable option. The seats themselves are supportive and
firm, thanks to new foam underneath, and they show almost no wear
or sun damage despite living in a convertible. New carpets and door
panels complement the deluxe interior package, which also included
woodgrained accents on the instrument panel. GT-style gauges are
easily visible through the stylish 3-spoke steering wheel with a
woodgrained rim, and there's an auxiliary temperature gauge under
the dash. A newer AM/FM/cassette stereo now lives in the original
radio's slot and this car includes original-style A/C in a
stand-alone unit under the dash. Overhead, a recent white vinyl
convertible top has been installed and includes a matching tan boot
when it's down. The trunk is finished with a correct plaid mat set
and full-sized spare tire.
V8 power in a Mustang is a great way to travel, and while this one
originally featured a A-code 289, it's now packing a bit more than
the standard 225 horsepower. It's beautifully detailed, with a
chrome air cleaner, Ford Blue paint, and modern accessories being
turned by a serpentine belt drive system from a 5.0 Mustang. Key it
up and it fires easily, and pulls cleanly through the gears in the
3-speed automatic gearbox behind it. Out back there's a rugged
8-inch rear end with very highway-friendly 3.00 gears that make
this an easy cruiser. The front suspension is a very trick tubular
setup with rack-and-pinion steering that totally transforms the
car's handling and a set of subframe connectors really reinforce
the convertible's tub. It features long-tube headers and a
Flowmaster dual exhaust system with a muted V8 rumble that fits
this car's personality. Oversized front disc brakes work well, and
those polished aluminum wheels wear modern BFG radials.
Great running and driving Mustangs that haven't been abused or are
full of rust are getting harder to find all the time. This one
could be a show winner at the local level and the extra punch of
the extroverted small block makes for a very entertaining ride.
Call today!