The Ford Mustang was in its second full year of production in 1966 and would see 607,000 copies built. That accomplishment has yet to be met or beat for that nameplate by the manufacturer. The 2+2 fastback was a popular companion to the coupe and convertible models, including this example that looks to have been restored although the seller doesn’t go that far in his description. For those conscious about fuel economy in these challenging times, it comes with a gas-sipping inline-6. Located in Dallas, Texas, and possibly offered by a dealer, this Ford is available here on eBay where the reserve has yet to be triggered at $25,711.
When the Mustang went on sale in April 1964, the fastback body style wasn’t in production yet. That would come when the full-scale operations for the 1965 models began over the summer. With its 2+2 seating configuration, 77,000 deliveries took place in ’65 to be followed up by 84,000 more in ’66. That’s when this Ivy Green fastback with a Parchment interior first saw the light of day.
We get the impression that this Mustang has recently been brought back to life given its presentation and the laundry list of work that’s been done. The seller says the paint is factory correct per the door tag, so we’ll guess that it’s been repainted, and the work was nicely done. I had a ’66 coupe finished the same way and always thought that color looked best on these cars. We’re told the same thing about the interior which might be original and it’s quite tidy with only the steering wheel showing signs of use.
The engine compartment is clean enough to eat off, housing the Mustang’s 200 cubic inch six-cylinder engine that was good for 120 hp and gas mileage in the 20s (my Mustang had the same motor). The odometer reading is 78,000 miles but there’s no mention of a rebuild for it or the 3-speed manual transmission. The list of new parts includes the exhaust system, starter, fuel tank, carburetor, and tires. We’re told this Ford runs as nice as it looks, so this could be an economical machine to drive to and from Cars & Coffee every month.
Why is this being featured again?You featured it on July 7th.
Because it’s cool. That’s why
A friend had a red with white interior just like this in high school. 6 cylinder and 3 speed. It was a lot of fun to drive.
I wonder if you could hit 30mpg in an early stang with the 170 cube motor & manual trans & light factory 13 inch wheels.
I was always concerned with how close the fan blade was to the radiator on ford & chevy strait 6’s. Check motor mount bolts periodically with a wrench for looseness.The ones on 1 side of my ford falcon’s 200 loosened up too much & when i gave it the gas far from home, boom! the motor raised up & moved forward slightly, & the steel fan blades destroyed the radiator & sliced open the upper radiator hose. & the auto trans steering column linkage also got screwed up. lol
I missed it the first time. Very nice car and write up. Drive and enjoy!
Got my first speeding ticket in my dad’s ’66 notchback! 289 w/ a 3 speed. Manual steering and brakes; but, boy, did I think I was cool! I’ve loved mustangs ever since.
Nice write up. Great car
! I love this color combination, one pony interior away from perfect!
Even as a Chev guy I’d say why not – it’s not the smallest I-6 installed in early Mustangs and combined with the stick I’m confident it’ll be a highly decent backroad cruiser if hardcore performance driving just isn’t your thing. And I also agree that’s a very desirable color combo.
I’ve mentioned this Mustang before here on BF; dad of a classmate owned an oddly spec’d ’66 HT red with black interior – so far nothing to write home about. However it was an I-6, 4spd bench seat survivor out of dry Oregon. He passed a few years back so when I bumped into a local Mustang connoisseur this summer I had to ask him whether he knew this ‘stang’s current whereabouts. He called me back after a couple hours research and could inform me it was still alive and kicking – now with a V8, auto and buckets… 😣
Beautiful car, appears to be in excellent condition. I would be very happy with the 6 banger and manual trans, even an auto. No point in hammering on a car of this vintage, drive it with the respect it deserves. New owner is going to be a fortunate individual. Wish it were me. I missed the original Mustangs (even though I was at Watkins Glen when one of the original prototypes was revealed). So now have a red 2007 Mustang convert and love it. Takes me back to the red 67 Camaro convert I had 55 years ago….
Al, you encapsulated all we try to represent in this avocation. Thanks
Its a faDannys Mustangsstback $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ no other car as KOOOOOOlllllllEVER
Nice car, and writeup. I wouldn’t change it either, at this stage of the game. I bought a ‘66 coupe for my son when he was in high school. It started life as a 6 cylinder 3 speed car, but by the time I found it, it had morphed into a 289/ all synchro 3 speed. (With a noisy 2nd gear). The hubs, brakes, rear end, etc. had all been upgraded. Swapped in a 4 speed. He got 24 mpg in mixed driving and a factory 2bbl. carb.
I like it, but its at 27+k and still hasn’t touched the reserve personally I think $25k is about tops for this one
Simply beautiful. So nice to see the kind of car that was the majority for a change. Most of my peer group in high school drove six cylinders. (our parents wanted us to grow up and give them grandchildren) Maybe I am being smug because I later got my need for speed out of my system while in the service. ( Like to see the K Code 289 or hemi do Mach 2. ) You know, there are a lot of things young men want that they could have in the service to our country. So much better for our society too. Made a man out of me. The service tends to do that. Something about wearing that uniform gives so much pride. It makes you want to be a better person, and to succeed.