1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop

Description

Ford swiftly revolutionized the automotive industry with the introduction of the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, captivating a young generation of enthusiasts and generating the sale of more than 120,000 Mustangs by August. Body styles included a two-door Hardtop Coupe, Convertible, and (beginning in September '65) Fastback 2+2, all of which were offered with a base 120-horsepower, 170 cu-in straight-six or a slew of optional engines up to a 289 HiPo V8.  

Ford offered so many options (it boasted over 70, not including the 21 available colors) that it introduced only minor changes for the second full year of production in 1966. The most notable update on the '66 Ford Mustang was the introduction of a new grille design featuring a floating Mustang emblem. Additionally, the side scoops were redesigned, new wheel covers were introduced, and the interior was updated with a new five-gauge instrument cluster and optional convenience features.  

Under the hood, the ’66 Mustang again offered a range of engine choices, and the original owner of this Hardtop Coupe selected a 200 cu-in inline-six with single-barrel carburetor and optional C4 Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. This Mustang was under single-family ownership for over 50 years before the current owner purchased it. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Springtime Yellow (8) paint over black vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 200 cu-in, single carburetor inline-six engine rated at 120 hp 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (6F07T195752) decodes as: 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant 

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

  • T – 200 cu-in, single-barrel carb inline-six engine 

  • 195752 – Sequential production number  

• Maintenance under current ownership includes: 

  • New alternator 

  • New starter motor 

  • New power steering hose 

  • Brake line replaced/repaired 

  • New Hankook 185/75R14 whitewall tires 

Features 

• Black three-spoke steering wheel 

• 140 mph speedometer 

• Ford AM radio 

• Emergency flasher switch in glove box 

• Center-mounted cup holders below the dash 

• 14-inch wheels with Mustang hubs 

• Independent front suspension with coil springs, live axle with leaf springs in rear 

Known Imperfections 

• Top of driver’s seat upholstery (seam) has split about 2 inches 

• Hole in headliner near driver’s side rear garment hook 

• Hole in rear seat (patched) 

• Scratches on driver’s side rear interior quarter panel 

• Small paint chips on driver’s side front fender 

• Paint scuffed on rear edge of driver’s door 

• Paint chip on trunk edge 

• Surface rust in engine bay 

• First or last cylinder gets clogged after a long drive 

• Had mice living in it when current owner acquired it; smell is not quite gone 

Included 

• Spare tire

• Spare antenna 

• Ash tray 

• Various belts and light bulbs 

• Spark plugs

• Case of transmission fluid

• Solenoid

• Starter motor

• Original purchase documents and records of all work done 

• “Luella” name plate on dash

Ownership History 

The New York seller of this 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop Coupe has owned it since September 2021. The seller says, “This car was owned by one family before I bought it — the original owners were named Elwood and Luella. The dashboard still has Luella's name on it (although I renamed the car Elwood). It was passed down through the original owner's family and was stored in a garage for over 20 years while my brother took care of the maintenance; it occasionally went to car shows. I purchased the car, and for the past few years I’ve been driving it on weekends, with the occasional trip into work.”