302-Powered 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe 4-Speed

Description

Following the wildly popular first-year Mustang, Ford refined the pony car's formula for 1966 with subtle styling updates, improved drivability, and an expanded list of comfort and convenience options.

Three body styles were offered — Hardtop Coupe, Convertible, and Fastback — appealing to all drivers, from economy-minded commuters to performance enthusiasts. Buyers could choose from a wide range of engines, from inline sixes to V8s. The Coupe, the most popular model, featured a fixed roofline with slender C‑pillars, chrome bumpers, and the signature galloping-horse grille.

This example, built at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant, and acquired by the seller in 2016, is finished is black over a red interior with vinyl upholstery.

Among its numerous modifications are a 302ci V8 with long-tube headers and Edelbrock intake manifold, carburetor, valve covers, and water pump; an aftermarket hood scoop; a Be-Cool aluminum radiator with electric fan; a Toploader four-speed manual transmission and replacement clutch; and a 9" rear axle with 3.50:1 gears and limited-slip differential.

The car also features lowered springs and shocks, four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, 15" American Racing wheels with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, AutoMeter gauges, a custom center console, and an AM/FM stereo.

This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe is now offered with service receipts, a car cover, and a clean Texas title in the owner’s name.

Highlights

• 302ci V8 engine

• 4-speed manual transmission

• Refinished in black paint

• Red interior with reupholstered red vinyl bucket seats

Factory Equipment

• Unibody construction with steel body with chrome bumpers ‌

• Mustang grille with running-horse emblem

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors

• Padded dashboard

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Body: 65A – 2-door hardtop coupe

  • Color: A – Black

  • Trim: 25 – Red crinkly vinyl

  • Date: 02M – Built on December 2, 1965

  • DSO: 62 – Houston, Texas, District Sales Office

  • Axle: 6 – 2.80:1 rear axle ratio

  • Trans: 1 – 3-speed manual (now 4-speed)

• The chassis number (6F07C183823) decodes as:

  • 6 – 1966 model year

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 07 – 2-door hardtop coupe with standard bucket seats

  • C – 289ci V8 2BBL (now 302 V8)

  • 183823 – Sequential production number

Modifications

The seller states that the car has received the following modifications since 2019:

• 302 V8 with long-tube headers

• Edelbrock intake manifold, carburetor, valve covers, and water pump

• Aftermarket hood scoop

• Be-Cool aluminum radiator

• Electric fan with adjustable thermostat

• Top-loader 4-speed manual transmission and replacement clutch

• 9" rear axle with 3.50:1 gears and limited-slip differential

• Lowered springs and shocks

• 4-wheel disc brakes

• Borgeson power steering conversion

• 15" American Racing wheels

• Subframe connectors

• Strut tower brace

• Grant GT steering wheel

• AutoMeter "Phantom" white-face gauges (speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, water temperature, oil pressure, and voltage)

• Center console with armrest, storage compartment, and cup holders

• Autosound AM/FM stereo with AUX input and 6x9" speakers

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips and scratches, particularly up front

• Chip in windshield has been professionally repaired

• Scratches on rear window

• Wear to interior materials consistent with age and mileage

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires are worn and cracking

• Images detailing the condition of the car are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

The current owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe acquired it in November 2016.

Included Items

• Carpeted Mustang floor mats

• Car cover

• Service receipts (provided under Additional Documents below)