If you were around in the 1960s, you probably remember how prolific the original Ford Mustang was. With 1.2 million copies produced in 1964-66, you saw them at every street corner. If you worked at Ford Motor Co., you likely racked up a lot of overtime during those years. This 1966 edition is your typical “secretary’s car” with a 200 cubic inch inline-6 and an automatic transmission. Located in Arlington, Washington, this pony car survivor is available here on craigslist for $15,000 OBO. Another vintage tip from “Curvette”.
Except for the color, this ’66 Mustang looks like the one I had back in the day. Same engine and tranny, black interior, console, and regular wheel covers. Mine was dark green, but after I sold it, the next owner painted it Springtime Yellow like this one (why?). We’re told this example is well used, as it should be at 180,000 miles. No mention is made of an engine or tranny rebuild, but one would have been needed by now.
We don’t know the history of this Ford, but it looks nice enough, though some detailing would help its presentation. As would a photo of the engine compartment. The only noted flaw is a couple of cracks in the dash pad. It may need new brakes, as the seller mentions those parts are coming with the sale. And four new tires are also included, though not mounted.
Separate from the deal with the Mustang is a 9-inch rear end and a 4-speed manual transmission. But there’s no indication that either is needed for this car unless you decide you want less gas mileage and drop a 289 V8 under the hood in place of the six-banger. I sold my Mustang in 1975 for $700 (if only we’d known then what we know now).
Only 3.5 % of 66′ Mustangs were this color and thats what my restored 66′ is.Mine is stock in appearance but a intake,4-barrel and dual exhaust were added.289,auto,factory air.
Jediah had one on Barnaby JonesI love that color
Love that color too! My second car, purchased two weeks before I turned 16 was a ’67 Galaxie 500 two door hardtop, with the same exterior color and black interior. Three years later, in 1975, I purchased a ’66 Mustang with a 289 and an automatic for $200. Drove that car for a year and sold it for $600- those were the days!
I think this is one of the best colors for a first gen Mustang.
If this had the tan interior, I would jump on it, as my first car, which I got from my mom when she upgraded to a ‘71 Grande version, was a 65 Mustang in yellow with the tan interior, 200 in.³ engine and the automatic transmission. Certainly not a sports car, but man, the memories!
Not a sports car but sporty in appearance, good enough for some then and now.
I would definitely like to see photos of the undercarriage etc. Rust is a demon on the first generation of Mustangs just like Falcons. With 180,000 miles, I would suspect some rust somewhere unless it has been repaired.
180k in 60 years is relatively low mileage, if reasonably maintained in Washington state this very well may be a sound unit. Of course an inspection is mandatory, but a box stock unit for $15k seems a fair consideration. My grandmother gave my grandfather one of these in green, one time while he was washing it I asked him how he liked it, he hated it. He drove nothing but Cadillacs from the mid 30’s until he passed in 1987. That Mustang stayed in the family until the early 80’s however.
Ford hit big time with this car that caught GM off guard big time.That body style still looks good today. For a car that age(same age as me) 180K is pretty low mileage and looks to be well taken care of. A high school friend had a red ‘65 convertible with a black top also a six banger. These are some good cars.
Where’s the trim in the scallops or what ever the heck they’re called? 66 has distinct ones. I had a 66 and I know mine did. In 1976 I had one same color, same black interior, wheel covers, straight 6, automatic, a/c. The car was in truly outstanding condition but I never really liked it. I had my eyes and heart set on a 67 V8 Fastback. Even though it was my money my step dad vetoed that. One day not long after he comes home in a 66 Mustang just like this one. What a disappointment to a 16 years old kid that want the next body style and definitely NOT a 6 cylinder. I probably could have been okay with the 66 if it had a 289. I wouldn’t have minded if it would been a Falcon with a 6. I fully acknowledge that it’s purely a mindset I had but I know there was a HUGE market for ones like this but to me then, a straight 6 was just morally wrong. At my current age of 65 it would be okay but definitely not to 16 years me. Even if it had been a manual I probably could got more excited. Bought it for $250.00 and a few months later sold it for $500.00 at least that part was nice.
Correct,i missed it yesterday,maybe removed for repaint.Mine has both front and back the chrome pieces on the bumpers.