A lot of iconic cars debuted in the 1960s. The Pontiac GTO and the Plymouth Road Runner are two that come to mind. But at the top of the list would probably be the Ford Mustang, selling nearly 1.3 million copies in 2.5 years. This ’66 fastback is something of a Shelby GT 350 tribute and it has had a lot of mechanical work done recently. The seller has owned it for years but has other projects waiting for attention. Located in Mesa, Arizona, this ‘Stang is available here on eBay where a reserve is still in play at $12,600.
According to the VIN, this Mustang left the factory in Dearborn, Michigan with a 289 cubic-inch V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor. The seller indicates this is not a HiPo engine and doesn’t mention if it’s original to the car. But it’s got maybe 10 miles on it since a rebuild with modifications like a mild camshaft update, so it’s still in the break-in phase. So, even though it sounds pretty badass, you might want to refrain from “getting on it” for a few hundred miles.
The Shelby mods were done 20 or 30 years ago, so this is not fresh work. That includes the Shelby side windows and hood scoop. The body needs work and it has rust holes and dents in several places, though we’re told it pertains to sheet metal and not the undercarriage. The seller applied some Poppy’s Patina wipe-on clear coat to help the patina on the maroon paint to have some gloss. He/she wasn’t interested in having the perfect car, so this amount of work was okay. There is no grill for the car, so the buyer will need to find one if one is desired. Also, no front turn signals.
Once inside the Ford, things are okay, with new carpeting that was not perfectly installed. The upholstery is new and looks nice. And the dash is also fresh with gauge bezels replaced. The 4-speed manual transmission (top-loader) shifts fine, and the seller likes the Hurst shifter knob. The ride of the car must be good as the suspension fore and aft has been redone, with the brakes, as well. The fuel delivery system has been redone so perhaps no issues will be found there.
When new, this Mustang came with the GT Performance Package, which may be secondary now considering it was an option and not a series. And much of the Shelby cloning-type work either duplicates or supersedes some of those features. So, if you like the looks of a Shelby Mustang and don’t mind that it isn’t exact or even the real deal, is this a running, driving project that you’d like to complete?
Looks fun! I’d lose the duke wheels though…
As “Felbys” ( fake Shelbys) go, this one is seriously lame. The cheap tires, ugly wheels, empty rear pan exhaust holes and air shocks are indicators that this was done on a budget, to put it politely. This would be so much nicer in its original GT trim without the repo Shelby bits.
At least it was spared the sabre saw and torch.
“The ride of the car must be good as the suspension fore and aft has been redone…”
This might be the dumbest thing I’ve ever read. Try to count the ways someone can screw up a car’s handling and ride by “redoing” the suspension.
“Tribute”?
It’s just a old hot rod mustang,that will sell for to much money
Yes, unfortunately too much money.
I like it just the way it is though. A driver you can upgrade/modify as you use it.
Yeah I like it,I hate restored Stangs
Just stick to your Camaros
The price is right even for a purest.
It won’t stay at that price for long, the serious bidders haven’t thrown their hat in the ring yet.
Steve R
Sold for $30,000 with 66 bids spread out among 25 bidders.
Steve R
That’s strong. Not sure why the “premium. A bit surprised at this price when good driver restorations can be had in this price range.
Love it just the it is, it’s s driver and with a little of extra $$$ would do a repaint in some other color, maybe a midnite black.
Looks like a good one to me.
I don’t see anything on this car to indicate that it was/is a GT other than a dual exhaust valance and an “A” code in the VIN. Did I miss something?