1966 Ford Mustang Convertible 289

Description

When the public first saw the all-new Mustang at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, it set off a firestorm of interest that culminated in 120,000 ’65 Mustangs being sold by that August. And with two-door Hardtop, Convertible, and (beginning in September) Fastback 2+2 body styles, numerous options, and powerplants ranging from a base 120-horsepower straight six up to a 289ci HiPo V8, there was a Mustang for every purpose and every price range.

The 1966 model marked the second full year of production, and wore a new grille featuring a floating Mustang emblem, redesigned side scoops, new wheel covers, and an updated interior featuring a five-gauge instrument cluster. Six- and eight-cylinder engine options remained, backed by manual or automatic transmissions along with a wide range of rear differential ratios. The Mustang had hit its stride, with the ’66 model highly sought after then, and highly desirable now.

This Mustang Convertible is finished in the striking combination of red over a white vinyl Pony interior with a matching white convertible top. It's fitted with 14" styled steel wheels wearing thin whitewall tires, a passenger-side mirror, a modern audio system, and an under-dash air conditioning unit. Underhood, the 289ci V8 breathes through an aftermarket dual exhaust system, and a three-speed automatic transmission delivers power to the rear wheels.

Just 12,520 Mustang Convertibles are said to have been built for 1966 with the Pony/Luxury interior, including this example.

This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible is is now represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Georgia title in the current owner's name

Highlights

• 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible factory-equipped with the Pony interior package

• Refinished in red over white vinyl upholstery

• White convertible top

• 289ci “C-code” V8 factory rated at 200 hp and 282 lb-ft of torque

• C4 Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission

• Power-assisted brakes and steering

• Air conditioning system

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (6F08C258460) decodes as:

  • 6 – 1966 model year

  • F – Ford Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 08 – 2-door Convertible

  • C – 289ci V8 with 2-barrel carburetor

  • 258460 – Sequential production number 

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Body: 76B – Two-door convertible with luxury bucket seats

  • Color: T – Candyapple Red

  • Trim: 65 – Red vinyl bucket seats

  • Date: 17B – February 17 build date

  • DSO: 27 – Cincinnati District Sales Office

  • Axle: 6 – 2.80:1 rear axle ratio

  • Trans: 6 – C4 three-speed automatic transmission 

• 14-inch wheels wearing thin-whitewall tires

• Pony/Luxury bucket seats

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel

• Sport instrument cluster

• Front disc brakes

• Recirculating ball steering gear

• Strut front, leaf spring rear suspension with front stabilizer bar

• 108-inch wheelbase and 181-inch body

Modifications

• Interior color changed from red to white

• Passenger-side mirror

• Center console with cupholders

• Digital head unit

• Horn button under dash

• Dual exhaust system with H-pipe and chrome tips

Known Imperfections

• Paint scuff under grille

• Imperfection in driver side rear seat armrest

• Gas gauge works intermittently

• Tire date codes are older

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

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