1966 Ford Mustang GT Coupe 289 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Raleigh Classic Car Auctions have built a pristine reputation over 26 years of live auctions, as the go-to for the best-of-the-best offerings for car collectors and enthusiasts. Regionally trusted and nationally recognized, Raleigh Classic Car Auctions continues to find low-mile, original examples with documentation annually. The September Special is an offering of 38 premium quality, low-mile and desirable, domestic lots from three private estates offered entirely without reserve. All vehicles are available for in-person inspection at The Raleigh Classic Showroom in Zebulon, NC; 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday: 9/15/25-10/3/25 or by appointment.

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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 Ford Mustang was born as a true GT coupe. It is a wonderful, fully restored example showing 17,754 miles on the odometer. The car was delivered to Sharp Motors Inc. in Kedkuk, Iowa, but lived its life in Oklahoma. Under the hood is a restored “A” code 289ci V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor, and its four-speed manual transmission makes for a true driver’s experience. The exterior has been refinished in the correct “K” code Nightmist Blue and completing the original factory look are the styled steel wheels wrapped in double red line bias-ply tires.

Highlights

• Offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection

• 17,754 miles showing on the odometer

• Benefited from comprehensive restoration

• Powered by a restored “A” code 289ci V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor producing a reported 225 horsepower and 305 lb-ft torque

• Four-speed manual transmission

• Refinished in correct “K” code Nightmist Blue exterior

• Features correct two-tone Light Blue interior (22) for standard bucket seats

• Red oxide undercarriage

Features

• Hurst shifter

• Period-correct factory-styled steel wheels wrapped in double red line bias-ply tires

• Tinted windshield

• Disc front power brakes

• Power steering

• Factory spare tire in trunk

Known Imperfections

• Some paint chips present, noted in photos

Included

• Reproduction window sticker and former registrations

• Previous title copy

Ownership History

This car is from one of three private estates, comprising the September Special of the Raleigh Classic Car Collection.