1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

Description

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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 '65 Mustangs by August. Body styles included a two-door Hardtop, Convertible, and — beginning in September — a 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 of them, not including the 21 colors available) that it introduced only minor changes for the second full year of production. The most notable update on the 1966 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, but the original buyer of this two-door Hardtop selected the base 200 cu-in inline-six with optional C4 Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. The car was repainted in 2021.

Highlights 

• Refinished in Ford Competition Yellow paint (in March 2021) over black interior with vinyl bucket seats 

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

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

• The chassis number (6F07T341066) decodes as: 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 07 – Mustang two-door hardtop with standard bucket seats 

  • T – 200 cu-in, 1bbl inline-six engine 

  • 341066 – Sequential production number 

  Features 

• New driver’s side mirror in July 2021 

• Dash instrumentation: 140 mph speedometer/odometer and gauges for fuel, oil pressure, amps, and coolant temperature 

• AM radio with FM radio converter mounted below the dash 

• 14-inch wheels with period-correct Mustang hubcaps 

• Sigma Shadow whitewall P195/75R14 tires 

  Known Imperfections 

• Heavy wear on floor pan with deterioration of 1/8-inch rubber mat throughout 

• Driver seat is torn 

• Front seat belts have been removed (but can be reinstalled) 

• Steering wheel rim has separated in two places and shows wear  

• Center console, glove box cover, and rear quarter trim panels are scuffed 

• Interior door panels and sills are scratched 

• Seat backs are scuffed 

• Center of rear bench seat is scratched 

• Rust inside rear ash tray 

• Headliner is torn along the seam above the rear seat and is pulling away from the C-pillar on the passenger side 

• Rear passenger window is stuck and needs to be put back on track 

• Air conditioning unit does not work  

• Trunk lid is scratched 

 Included 

• Front seat belts  

• Owner’s manual and Good Drivers manual 

• Bill of Sale from March 1995 purchase 

• Spare wheel 

• Jack and lug wrench 

Ownership History

The Georgia owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop bought it in March 1995, and it has been garaged since then. Other than receiving a new paint job, “The car was in excellent condition when purchased and didn’t need much work. The heater and radio are working.”