1966 Ford Mustang for sale $18,995
| 1966 Ford Mustang $18,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $18,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
The great thing about early Mustangs is that almost no two are alikeand#44; even from the factory. Theyre also extremely easy to modify with great resultsand#44; and its almost impossible to build an ugly one. This great-looking 1966 Ford Mustang coupe offers an awesome color combination and a few upgrades that turn it into a great cruiser that will be welcome just about anywhere. The gorgeous code Z Sauterne Gold paint is this cars original colorand#44; which is probably why it looks so right on the stylish coupe body. Noand#44; its not original (not even close) but that doesnt mean it doesnt look awesome now that its rendered in modern finishes. It was finished a while agoand#44; and thanks to careful maintenance and quality workand#44; it still looks quite good today and the guy who did the work should be extremely proud of himself. There have been no questionable modifications to the bodyand#44; no goofy hood scoops grafted onand#44; no silly wingsand#44; just well-executed details and a nice finish that makes this Mustang stand out in a crowd. Details are crispand#44; including the 289 badges on the front fendersand#44; quarter panel trim moldingsand#44; and the bright strip along the rocker that ties it all together. While not exactly subtle with those big wheelsand#44; the finished product is handsome and restrained in a very positive way. The lovely Parchment and Ivy Gold buckets make for a very classic and elegant combinationand#44; taking the Mustang away from simple all-American muscle and adding a bit of continental flair. Tan seats with dark carpets are actually this cars original setupand#44; and when it was restoredand#44; everything was faithfully put back to factory-correct condition. The 5-gauge instrument panel became standard equipment in 1966and#44; and while the gauges themselves are probably originaland#44; they still work properly and look decent. The fat steering wheel feels great in your hands and I bet you didnt know that the Mustang was the first car to offer seat belts as standard equipment. Beyond the steering wheel wrapand#44; the only other non-stock addition is an AM/FM/cassette stereo in the original radios locationand#44; and no dashboard panels were harmed in the installation. Theres also a correct mat and spare tire cover in the trunkand#44; making it look quite complete and ready to enjoy. The engine is a C-code 289 cubic inch V8 thats been freshened and tweaked a bit. Wearing Ford Blue paintand#44; finned valve coversand#44; and a 4-barrel carburetorand#44; it looks great and runs superblyand#44; just as youd hoped. The rest of the engine bay is just as well finishedand#44; with satin black on the inner fenders and firewall and a correct radiator up front. Start it up and it fires quicklyand#44; idles welland#44; and has a great small-block eagerness that the big block cars always lacked. Underneathand#44; its original but quite tidyand#44; with a nice-sounding dual exhaust systemand#44; some new front end componentsand#44; and clean floors with no surprises. A C4 3-speed automatic handles the gearsand#44; driving the original 8-inch rear end which carries tall 2.80 gears that make this a great highway cruiser. Those big 17-inch Ridler wheels recall period Torque Thrusts and wear staggered 215/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rear performance radials. There are still some very nice Mustangs out there for not a lot of money. This one packs a throaty V8 that moves with real authorityand#44; a beautiful interiorand#44; and an eye-catching paint job that will look great in your driveway. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 26.0% below market avg. What's this? |