The seller has listed this 1966 Mustang for sale here on eBay. Located in Franklin, Georgia, it is offered with a clear title. The seller has listed a BIN of $7,900 but there is the option to make an offer.
The seller has listed this Mustang as a Sprint, but it appears to be missing some of the details that set it apart as such. I couldn’t see the side striping that was part of the package although it does have the quarter-trim delete, and the chrome air cleaner with the decals is also absent. The original drive-train is present and while the engine does turn freely, the seller has not tried to start it. However this may not be an issue.
The seller also supplies this engine and transmission combination as part of the sale. That’s a 5 liter engine and T5 transmission complete with a new clutch. He is also including a restored 9″rear end with 3.27 gears. Fitting these would certainly make for a nice modern upgrade, although Mustang purists may not agree with the idea.
The seller states that the car needs partial floor pans and there are some issues with the bottoms of the doors, but that the frame rails, rockers, etc. are solid and have no rust. Once again this would be a case of careful inspection to verify the structural integrity of the car.
Another nice bonus that is included with this Mustang are the freshly reupholstered seats. The rest of the interior trim appears to be in quite good condition, although the armrests on the doors will need refurbishing. The dash looks to be complete and in good condition although the pad will definitely require replacement.
Older Mustangs are continuing to emerge from hiding and also continue to attract healthy prices. This one offers several options with the inclusion of the original drive-train as well as a more modern alternative. Certainly the modern engine/transmission would have its attractions, and if this Mustang is structurally sound it would potentially produce a relaxing and enjoyable cruiser on a Summer’s day.
There are some nice upgrades (if one is not a purist), however, the Seller sure did appropriate his funds in an unusual way by choosing to ignore the bodywork altogether. My guess is he never intended on selling it so there was never a set order to check things off the Pony to-do list.
I agree RoughDiamond. Reminds me of Kolshack the Night Stalkers rig.
It would be nice with the 5.0 upgrade but the new owner will have to upgrade the front suspension to V8 to accept the weight difference and 5 lug wheels to match the 9″ rear.
Needs all the floorpans and the doorsills too… The rust runs deep with this one.
I have the same car, 1966 convertible, Springtime Yellow, that I’ve owned since 1984. Just had the mechanicals done, having the body work done- then on to new top and interior.
Would be a good “blank canvas” project for me and my neice. But
from what I see of the price, that’s a mighty expensive canvas! Seen
several turnkey cars on this site costing much less than this one. Think
I’ll wait for the next one to come along.