The GT badge helped cement the First Generation Mustang’s place in automotive history. It represented the factory’s high-performance offering and remained available until the sensational Mach 1 hit the market. Our feature classic is a 1966 GT Fastback that presents well as a high-end driver. The new owner could undertake a restoration to achieve perfection, although many will find the idea of leaving it as-is irresistible. The seller has listed the GT here on eBay in New Baltimore, Michigan. The bidding has raced beyond the reserve, sitting at $26,900 at the time of writing.
The 1966 model year represented the moment when the First Generation Mustang was at the peak of its power. Ford was in the enviable position where it struggled to meet buyer demand, with 607,568 cars rolling off the line in that year alone. The “king of the kids” was undoubtedly the GT, which was the most potent weapon in the Mustang’s armory. Potential buyers could loosely consider our feature car a survivor, having undergone a single repaint in the 1990s. The painter chose the car’s original shade of Tahoe Turquoise, and the fact that it still presents well indicates that the work was of a high standard. The seller admits a close inspection will reveal imperfections. However, it still rates as a high-end driver that will receive positive comments. Rust was often a problem with these classics, but this one has avoided those pitfalls. The seller believes that it retains its original sheetmetal, and the comprehensive image gallery reveals no signs of problems. It retains its correct GT features, like the foglights and stripes, and sits on a set of beautiful chrome wheels. The glass and trim look excellent, with no visible deterioration or damage.
Buyers could order a base ’66 Mustang with a six under the hood, but ticking the GT box on their Order Form brought a 289ci V8. This car features the A-Code variant, delivering 225hp and 305 ft/lbs of torque to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The first owner passed on power assistance for the steering and front disc brakes, providing the purest driving experience possible. The K-Code 289 was undoubtedly the ultimate engine, but this car’s ability to deliver a ¼-mile ET of 15.5 seconds cemented its performance credentials. The first piece of news that purists will welcome is that this GT is numbers-matching. The engine wears cosmetic enhancements, but reversing those changes shouldn’t be difficult if the winning bidder prefers a more “stock” appearance. The car runs and drives extremely well, making it a turnkey proposition that will provide immediate motoring pleasure.
Turquoise and White Pony trim, a console, Rally-Pac gauges, and an AM radio. That list of options helps this Mustang to tick a few more important right boxes for potential buyers. The seller indicates that everything is original, and the lack of wear suggests the car has been treated respectfully since Day One. There are no significant shortcomings or flaws requiring attention. It is simply neat, tidy, and very presentable. The only functional issue identified is an inoperative tachometer. Otherwise, everything works as it should.
This 1966 Mustang GT Fastback isn’t perfect, but that could represent a large part of its appeal. It is a driver-quality classic that the winning bidder can enjoy, safe in the knowledge that an errant stone won’t mar a pristine vehicle. The eighteen bids submitted suggest that others feel the same, and with 132 people adding it to their Watch List, the action will undoubtedly intensify during the final hours. Are you tempted to contribute to the potential bidding frenzy, or will you sit back as an interested observer?
What a beauty. That 2nd pic profile.😍 Very Liteweight cars also Clarkey. Under 3000 lbs curb weight. 3.00 gear ⚙️ ensures nice hwy manners.
The Challenger High Performance pkg w the hot 289 came with a nice bump in power, and deep 3.89 gears std. Real screamer.
Thanks so much for your feedback, Stan. My dream car has always been a ’66 GT Fastback, so this one ticks many of the boxes for me. Clarkey? Man, it’s been a long time since someone called me that, and I have rather missed it! I hope that you continue to enjoy our articles.
I know we see a lot of Mustangs on here. I think Rex had the image of Jan Brady with Mustang Mustang Mustang!!! ( that was hilarious BTW Rex). But I never get tired of seeing early Mustang fastbacks. They have always been my all time favorite body style. That GT that was on here that was that Gold/green color that was beautifully restored, this is actually the color combo I had in mind for the ultimate Mustang for me.( Which will unfortunately never happen in my lifetime). I would absolutely keep the original interior. I always liked the pony interiors on these. Id leave it as is and have a grin on my face from ear to ear every time Im hunting for gears driving it.
The interior is what caught my eye. Back when interior color choices were closely tied to exterior colors.
Agree with ya, Bob! I think I’m in the minority of Mustang enthusiasts in that I like interiors like this better than the ubiquitous black that so many came with.
First. One HAS to make sure it is a real GT. There are ways to tell.
I don’t think it is. The GT badge is in the wrong spot. Should be closer to the front wheels. The fog light switch is wrong. Not sure it was a deluxe interior car either. The remote mirror control is mounted sideways. No kick panel carpet or stainless trim. No stainless trim around the clutch or gas pedals like the brake pedal. But the brake pedal was probably replaced to show disc brakes which would have been added to make the car appear to be a gt. No pictuy to see if it has door courtesy lights but I’m betting not.
Also missing the pony interior woodgrain steering wheel.
No woodgrain trim on the console either. This car definitely looks like an amateur took an standard interior a code fastback and made it into a gt deluxe interior car during a previous restoration but they either couldn’t find or didn’t know about some of the more obscure items that are included in those packages
And those rear speaker grilles ? Not seeing a factory AM/8 track in the dash and still don’t think those twin speaker grills came there…..anyway nice car and really nice color – but what does it mean the tach doesn’t work …that kills it….
Stillrunners: since you mentioned the tach not working, another inconsistentcy in this car is that rally pack. It’s a 1965 version, not a 1966.
Love the color ….Gorgeous car …… Nice interior
In a word: Splendid!
What a good looking Pony my my.
GT or not it’s still a beautiful color combination and drive as is and have fun, after all that is what it’s all about. Just sold my trailer queen 1969 442 and bought a driver 1969 Camaro convertible, top down and drive.
It is a nice color combination. But even that has to be suspect at this point. There is no data plate information given and even if it was I would be suspicious of it being a reproduction data plate stamped to match what the previous owner wanted, not what it came from. One of the problems with the early mustangs is no way to verify anything unless you have an original window sticker or build sheet. Reproduction data plates stamped with literally anything you want them to decode as are readily available at many different suppliers.
At less than 26k reserve I’m willing to take what ever it is. I’m afraid to wander what a correct 66 GT in this condition and color combination would be worth.
It’s basically at 40k now. And the higher people bid these fakes up the higher someone will ask for the real deal. Bidding these cars up is what drives the price up for ones that are correct. I guess mine just went up in value again.
Interior door handles are from a Thunderbird. The pony interior and Thunderbird handles are the same style, but the pony interior ones have woodgrain inserts. Thunderbirds have black camera case finish. These are Thunderbird handles.
Sold for 43,100.00 for an incorrect driver quality car that just happened to be a popular color. I hope they did a personal inspection first to check for previous bodywork and rust. Highest three bids were all by the same person so that person was obviously willing to go even higher.