The owner of this 1966 Mustang GT claims that it has an original and documented 19,000 miles on the odometer, and it certainly does presentl nicely. It isn’t 100% original, but returning it to a completely stock state would not be a big or expensive undertaking. It is a clean and rust-free classic, and with values on Mustangs continuing to climb, this is one that might represent an investment that is both more interesting and more enjoyable than any Share Certificate. The GT is located in Willoughby, Ohio, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set a BIN of $25,495, although the option is available to make an offer.
Frustratingly, the owner doesn’t supply many photos of the Mustang’s exterior, but he does supply a good selection looking underneath the car. What you find is a car that is spotlessly clean, with the original red oxide undercoat still in place. The Mustang has spent the majority of its life in either California or Florida, before finding its way to Ohio. It still wears its original California black plates, and the owner states that the vehicle has never had any rust repairs. All of the steel is original, as is the Sauterne Gold paint color with the Black vinyl top. That’s not to say that things remain completely original, as the Mustang has received a repaint in its original color, while the vinyl top has also been replaced. During this process, any exterior chrome or trim which wasn’t deemed to be of acceptable quality was either restored or replaced. The tinted glass all appears to be in very nice condition, meaning that there is little for the next owner to do around the outside of the vehicle except to stand back and admire the Mustang’s lines.
It seems that when the exterior of the Mustang was treated to its refresh, the interior also received some attention. The Ivy Gold and White trim and upholstery look faultless, while the same is true of the dash and carpet. There have been a few aftermarket additions made to the interior, and I’m really not sure about them. The first is an aftermarket stereo in the dash where the factory radio used to be. Thankfully, the dash hasn’t been cut to install this, so refitting an original radio wouldn’t be a problem. More glaring is the console extension with cup holders. I’ve been trying to find a diplomatic way to express how much I dislike it, but words fail me on that one. It just looks completely out of place, because its style simply doesn’t match the rest of the interior. That would have to go. One bonus is the inclusion of air conditioning. This is said to blow cool, but not cold. The owner feels that it will at least require some additional gas, but there could also be a leak in the system that will need to be addressed.
The Mustang is a numbers-matching car, featuring an A-code 289ci V8 engine, automatic transmission, and power steering. The owner admits that the engine bay doesn’t present to the same standard as the rest of the vehicle, but does offer to provide a full detail of the engine bay for an additional $500. Personally, if I was the owner, I would’ve detailed this area of the car before listing it, and then raised the BIN price slightly. The detailing offer feels like an afterthought to me, but it will be interesting to see what you think. The vehicle is said to be in good mechanical health, with the original carburetor recently rebuilt, while it has also received a new fuel tank, new brakes, and a new dual exhaust with the correct chrome tips. One non-original item under the hood is the air cleaner. I have no doubt that the 289 probably breathes slightly better through the current unit, but I would love to see the original air cleaner when I opened the hood. The owner states that the car comes with an enormous folder of documentation, and it appears that this verifies all aspects of the Mustang’s history, including the mileage.
When I was a boy, my dream car was a 1966 Mustang Coupe with a 289 V8 under the hood. That means that this particular vehicle comes close to being the car of my dreams. However, I am not letting this fact cloud my opinion, because there are a few things that I have previously mentioned that would need to be addressed if the Mustang was to be presented as a low-mileage and original survivor. What I will say is that regardless of whether or not the next owner chooses to make any changes, this still looks like a really solid car, and with values on 1st Generation Mustangs continuing to increase, there is a good chance that this car could be a great investment.
Personally, I think they did a pretty good job integrating the center console into the interior, colors and all. Pretty car.
If I have my “correct and stock” hat on, of course the console would have to go. But if you have a spouse who won’t go anywhere without her Coke or sweet tea with crunchy ice, well then something like this is almost mandatory. It actually looks well-done to me.
I could nitpick other items, but overall this is a very nice Mustang. Eye-catching and in good shape. It’s nice to see one which is not a rusty mess.
This is a much better buy than the 1968 Golden Nugget Mustang posted a few hours ago. You’d never be able to get the ‘68 looking this good for the $15K price difference between the two cars.
Nicer than the other with a few noticeable upgrades but still in great shape. The one tipping point to nervana would of been a four speed 😎
I like it….,
Since it’s Monday Mustang day my head is hearing this one tune of the earlier year 😎😉
“Mustang Sally, think you better slow your mustang down
Mustang Sally, think you better slow your mustang down
You been running all over the town now
Oh! I guess I’ll have to put your flat feet on the ground
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride”
I’ve never seen that piece that is behind the gas cap. I had several ’66s in the day and none had the split grill bars either, I thought that the bars were only on the ‘641/2 through ’65.
Wonderful car with just a few changes needed though, I’d love to have it.
The split grille bars are correct for the GT package. The 65 GT had additional short vertical bars above and below the pony. I’ve seen many of these aftermarket cupholder consoles and usually they just sit on top of the original console and can be lifted out.
looks like complete repaint may be quite sub standard quality based on the fact they removed very little easy stuff to paint such as hood squirters, fender bolts , etc.. Maybe a macco slam bam. Still more than likely a great car, but you would have to accept it for what it is and not pour a bunch of money in it our you will be burried.
Certainly looks like a true GT. The ‘correct and stock’ would be steel styled wheels of course. It has the disc brakes and apparently the right drill holes for the wiring on the fog lights. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a GT with a vinyl top, so think the whole package looks pretty slick.
I’m with the guy that said the console upgrade is tastefully done. Also easily reversed with a correct unit from aftermarket if the car was ever to be judged at a concourse show. Same with the air cleaner. Life’s to short, hopefully this poor car won’t be brought back to stock, made pristine and just used as a show car, that’s getting so old. I have a ’96 GT, it’s purple from the factory, the only mod is sequential taillight harness, has almost 200K miles on it has the original rims, stereo, exhaust and clutch in it. I park it in October (not garage) and can’t wait to get in it next month or so. I know it’s basically worthless but if you saw it you’d be amazed by the condition, I’ve had it over 20 yrs. Drive them before you can’t, it’s a lot more fun.
119K careful miles – who’d paint a car with such low miles…… engine bay’s the teller
With Luke…..never under stood ANY low mileage car getting a refresh of paint and/or interior…..yes I guess it could have been left outside most all it’s life…….
Yep, agreed
Wow, another ’66 Mustang. Seems as tho more than 50% of all Mustangs, Camaros and Corvettes ever made have been saved. After many years of following Hemmings, BF, YT videos, ebay, CL, Barn Find Hunter, Mecum and BJ auctions, etc — reality is all of these cars are in plentiful supply.
Don’t understand why this ’66 Mustang would sell for $26,000. Repainted, not all original and a very common car. One thing the internet has made us all aware of in past 2 decades is that there are a lot of old cars stored away. Now that aging Boomers are clearing out their barns, fields and garages, we can all see for ourselves that there are, in fact, tens of millions of these cars surviving. Reminds me of the 1970s when surviving Ford Model Ts and As were everywhere — when the internet was still 25 years away.
Will detail for an extra 500? As Adam points out, for a 26 large car, you would think it would make a value ad for the sale, and it sure as heck wouldn’t cost the seller that much if he did it himself. Nice looking car, but the astute buyer would look at it anyway for that much coin. Good luck.
Cheers
GPC
I may be wrong, but I believe I’ve seen that console addition in catalogs, and it’s just a drop on piece that goes over the regular Mustang console.
That door plate looks like it’s had more paint on it then Tammy Faye Baker…oops that wasn’t nice…….
Nascar
wern’t there over a million Mustangs built?? so what if ONE was not turned into a garage queen show car!! He made the car to suit his taste & enjoy it for himself!!