1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop Four-Speed

Description

Ford general manager Lee Iacocca chose “Mustang” over the planned name “Cougar” because “it had the excitement of wide-open spaces.” A great call because Ford’s small wild pony captured the imagination of the buying public like no automobile before or since: it was simply the greatest new car launch in history. When introduced on 17 April 1964, the Mustang was available in Hardtop or Convertible versions and the Fastback 2+2 body came later in August 1964, all with either six-cylinder or V8 power. By the time the 1966 models were introduced a shocking 680,989 Mustangs had already been produced.

This 1966 Mustang Hardtop was originally a “Code C" 200 horsepower car in dark blue with a blue interior. From 2013 – 2015 the Mustang was professionally reimagined in Ravin Black paint over bare metal with contrasting vinyl “Le Mans” stripes. The interior is now in matching black vinyl with many new components. Power is from a Ford 289 cu-in V8 with Electronic Fuel Injection producing a reported 400 horsepower, driving a Ford “Top Loader” four-speed manual transmission. This is clearly a Mustang that is ready for wide-open spaces.

Highlights

• Professionally restored 1966 Mustang Hardtop

• 289 cu-in V8 upgraded with the following:

  • Aluminum heads

  • Headers

  • New cam shaft

  • New pistons

  • New bearings

  • Roller rockers,

  • Upgraded flywheel

• Ford “Top Loader” four-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter

• FAST EZ-EFI with Self Tuning Carb-to-EFI Engine Control System

• Speed Hut custom instrument panel

• The chassis number (6F07C377622) for this 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe decodes as:

  • 6 – 1966

  • F – Dearborn, MI plant

  • 07 – 2-Door Hardtop

  • C – 289 cu-in V8 200 hp

  • 377622 – Production sequence starting at 100001 for this plant

• This 1966 Mustang Hardtop is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 6,976 miles since restoration at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Fuel system upgrade for EFI the following new items:

  • Fuel tank

  • Fuel sending unit

  • Fuel pump

  • All fuel lines

• Restored interior including the following new items:

  • Seat covers and seat foams

  • Steering wheel and horn ring

  • Sun-visors

  • Rear package tray

  • Glove box

  • Dash top

  • Door panels

  • Headliner

  • Carpeting

• Aluminum radiator

• Heater and defroster

• Left-hand door outside rear view mirror

• Back-up lamps

• Door courtesy lights

• Rocker panel moldings

• Wood-grained console

Known Imperfections

• Minor surface rust on the frame rail

• Small indentation at the front of the hood

Included

• Spare tire and cover

• Jack and storage bag

• Owner's manual

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Blake Wingrove Phone: 616.822.8589 email: bwingrove@hagerty.com