Two-Family-Owned 1966 Ford Mustang GT Coupe 289

Description

The 1966 Ford Mustang GT Coupe marked a refined evolution of the original pony car that debuted in 1964, introducing subtle styling updates like a revised grille, new side ornamentation, and updated instrument panels. Building on its runaway success, the GT package added performance and style upgrades, including fog lights, dual exhausts with chrome tips, disc brakes in front, and special badging. The factory-optional luxury “Pony” interior here added embossed seat inserts and woodgrain trim. Under the hood, GT models typically featured a 289 cubic-inch V8 engine, available in several configurations, including the high-performance “A-code” with a four-barrel carburetor, as seen here.

This 1966 Mustang GT Coupe has been owned by two families since new and placed first in the Daily Driver category of the 2012 Rio Grande Mustang Club 30th Anniversary Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The current owner was gifted the car by his father, and he rebuilt the 289ci V8, replaced the lower control arms, added an upgraded sway bar and front shock tower brace, and installed a new exhaust system with Tri-Y headers and Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers. This Mustang has been driven less than 500 miles since its engine rebuild in October 2019, and is now offered with receipts back to the original owner and a clean Texas title in the seller's name.

Factory Equipment 

• Finished in Silver Blue Metallic paint with white vinyl roof 

• Blue/white vinyl Pony interior 

• A-Code 289ci V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor rated at 225 hp and 305 lb-ft. of torque 

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• Standard GT Package features: 

  • Dual exhaust with chrome tips 

  • Fog lights integrated into the grille 

  • GT badging on fenders 

  • Disc brakes (front) 

  • Special handling package with firmer suspension 

  • Five-dial instrument cluster (120 mph speedometer and gauges for fuel, amps, oil pressure, and coolant temperature) 

• Luxury (Pony) Interior features: 

  • Heavyweight Sierra grain vinyl  

  • Embossed running horse seat inserts 

  • Deluxe door panels with woodgrain trim 

  • Woodgrain steering wheel and dash accents 

  • Bright interior trim and upgraded carpeting 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Body: 65B – 2-door hardtop with luxury interior (“Pony interior”) 

  • Color: Y – Silver Blue Metallic 

  • Trim 62A – Blue and white deluxe Pony vinyl interior with white vinyl roof 

  • Date: 28F – 28 June 1966 build date 

  • DSO: 71 – Los Angeles District Sales Office 

  • Axle: A – 3.00:1 rear axle ratio 

  • Trans: 6 – C4 three-speed automatic 

• The chassis number (6R07A224016) decodes as: 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • R – San Jose (California) assembly plant 

  • 07 – Hardtop coupe 

  • A – 289 cu-in V8 with 4-barrel carburetor 

  • 224016 – Sequential production number  

Modifications 

• Aftermarket aluminum radiator installed in 2025

• Upgraded sway bar and front shock tower brace to improve rigidity and handling 

• Aftermarket exhaust with Tri-Y headers and Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers 

• Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3, WMA, Pandora, and AUX (installed by previous owner) 

Servicing 

• October 2019: Rebuilt A-code 289ci V8 engine

• 2019: Replaced lower control arms 

Known Imperfections 

• Various paint chips, scuffs, and cracks

• Some rust bubbles under the vinyl top in the lower sail panel 

• Previous owner had the deck lid resprayed and it is showing wear 

• Scuffs on wheels

• Radio antenna is broken

• Some pitting on chrome trim

• Tears on the upper outside edge of driver's seat and scuffs on seat back 

• Paint chips and wear on dashboard 

• Trim is detached at bottom of driver’s door 

• Hole in driver’s rear of trunk edge above taillight (cannot be seen with lid closed) 

Ownership History 

This 1966 Ford Mustang GT Coupe has belonged to two families since new. It placed first in the Daily Driver category of the 2012 Rio Grande Mustang Club 30th Anniversary Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Mustang is offered with a clean Texas title in the seller's name. 

The seller says, "My dad purchased the car in New Mexico from the daughter of the original owner in 2018, I believe. Due to his health, he gifted the car to me, and I had it shipped to Texas. I had the motor rebuilt in October 2019 and have driven only 419 miles since. I don't drive her as she should be out on the road and need to find her a new home. There are many receipts from the original owner, his daughter, my dad, and myself in a folder for the next owner."

Included Items 

• Receipts back to the original owner

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Tool bag 

• Fire extinguisher 

• Trim rings for style steel wheels 

• New brake pads and shoes 

• New Flex-A-Lite fan (if buyer wants to go back to a fan driven radiator) 

• Car cover 

• Two sets of keys