347 cu-in Stroker V8-Powered 1966 Ford Mustang GT Tribute

Description

Ford general manager Lee Iacocca chose “Mustang” over the planned name “Cougar” because “it had the excitement of wide-open spaces.” It was a great call; Ford’s small wild pony captured the imagination of the buying public like no automobile before or since. Unveiled on 17 April 1964 in Hardtop and Convertible versions (the Fastback 2+2 body arrived in August 1964), it was simply the greatest new car launch in history.  

While Mustangs could be had with either six-cylinder or V8 power, the “GT Equipment Package” offered a Hi-Performance 289 V8, grille-mounted fog lamps, special badging, rocker-panel stripes, dual exhaust tips, and disc brakes, among other upgrades. 

This 1966 Mustang Hardtop was originally equipped with a 200-cubic-inch six, but somewhere along the line its owner decided to turn it into a GT Tribute car. Among the changes were an engine swap — to a 289 V8 that has been stroked to 347 cubic inches — as well as replacing the original three-speed manual transmission with a four-speed and making numerous cosmetic changes. Originally Springtime Yellow, it now wears rich burgundy paint, adding to its menacing look. 

Highlights 

• Powered by a Hi-Performance 289 cu-in V8 stroked to 347 cu-in with: 

  • Victor Jr. aluminum heads 

  • Victor Jr. 302 intake 

  • Edelbrock aluminum finned valve covers 

  • Holley carburetor 

  • Long tube headers 

• GT Tribute modifications include: 

  • Engine swap from original 200 cu-in six-cylinder 

  • Transmission swap from manual three-speed to four-speed with Hurst shifter 

  • GT fender badge 

  • Mustang lettering on fenders 

  • GT stripes on rocker panels 

  • Dual exhaust tips 

  • GT gas cap 

  • 14 inch GT wheels 

  • Wilwood front disc brakes (with Wilwood master cylinder) 

• Finished in deep burgundy paint over red leather upholstery and black interior 

• Subframe connectors 

• LeMans front strut brace 

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door coupe 

• The chassis number (6F07T286422) decodes as: 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 07 – Two-door hardtop 

  • T – 200 cu-in 120 hp 190 lb-ft six-cylinder engine 

  • 286422 – Sequential production number

• The original data plate decodes as: 

  • 65A (Body) – Two-door hardtop with standard bucket seats 

  • 8 (Color) – Springtime Yellow 

  • 26 (Trim) – Black Crinkle vinyl + Black Rosette vinyl 

  • 15C (Build Date) - 15 March 

  • 61 (DSO) - Dallas District 

  • 3 (Axle) - 3.20 

• Instrumentation: 

  • 140 mph speedometer 

  • Fuel level 

  • Oil pressure 

  • Amps 

  • Temperature 

• Auto Gage tachometer 

• Retro AM pushbutton radio 

• Seat belts 

• Manual windows 

• Vent windows 

• Heater 

• Defroster 

• Mustang mats 

• Glove box with Mustang logo 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A P205/75R14 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Retro radio does not work 

• Dash has minor scratches and chipping 

Included 

• Spare tire (Hankook Optimo H724 P205/75R14) 

• Jack 

Ownership History 

The owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang GT Tribute was purchased at auction in July 2024.  

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

 Contact: Tim Rollinger Phone: 912.596.2099 Email: trollinger@hagerty.com

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