22-Years-Owned 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe 3-Speed

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. Body styles included a two-door Hardtop Coupe, Convertible, and (beginning in September '65) Fastback 2+2. The most notable update on the '66 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.

Under the hood, the original owner of this example selected a 200 cu-in inline-six and a three-speed manual transmission. The seller acquired the car 22 years ago, and it recently received new front bucket seats, carpet, and a new console.

This 22-year-owned Mustang is now offered with transferrable New York registration in the seller's name.

Factory Equipment 

• 200 cu-in inline-six engine rated at 120 hp 

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• Two-spoke steering wheel 

• 140-mph speedometer with gauges for fuel, oil pressure, amps, and temperature 

• Front coil springs, rear leaf springs 

• Steel wheels with Mustang hubcaps 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Body: 65A – Hardtop (Coupe), standard interior trim 

  • Color: M – Wimbledon White (now red) 

  • Trim: 25 – Blue Crinkle and Blue Rosette Vinyl (now red vinyl) 

  • Date: M28A – Built 28 January 1966 

  • Axle: 3 – 3.00:1 ratio, standard differential 

  • Trans: 1 – 3-speed manual transmission 

• The chassis number (6F07T240497) decodes as: 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • F – Dearborn (Michigan) assembly plant 

  • 07 – Two-door hardtop coupe 

  • T – 200 cu-in inline-six engine with single-barrel carburetor 

  • 240497 – Sequential production number 

Modifications 

• TMI Products “Pony Interior” red embossed front bucket, rear bench seats 

• Replaced carpet 

• Replaced center console 

• Boss AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth and USB 

• Aftermarket oil, temperature, and voltage gauges mounted in center console 

• Exterior refinished in red paint 

Servicing 

• Steel belted radial tires: P185/60R13 front, P175/70R13 rear 

Known Imperfections 

• Exterior paint imperfections include overspray, bubbling, scuffs, scrapes, and chips 

• Rust-through on lower rear fenders behind wheel 

• Pitting and scratches in chrome 

• Red duct tape on front portion of center console, gear shift, and center of rear seat 

• Stain on passenger front seat 

• Wear on interior door upholstery 

• Glovebox is scuffed and chrome is pitted 

• Interior paint scratched and cracked

Ownership History 

The seller of this 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop purchased it in September 2024.

Included Items 

• 2 spare tires (with one cover)  

• Red floor mats 

• Dash-mounted interior fan 

• Owner’s manual

Additional Information

• New York State does not issue titles for any motor vehicle of model year 1972 or older; ownership is instead proven with a transferable registration and bill of sale.