In only its second full year, the hot new Ford Mustang would sell more than 607,000 units in 1966. Everywhere you looked, it seemed like the “pony car” would turn up, like this mostly basic example that was treated to the Pony Interior option. We’re told this Ford has been off the road since 2010 and it’s in running condition thanks to some recent work. But it still needs more, so plan on bringing a trailer if you’re the winning bidder here on eBay. Located in Succasunna, New Jersey, this solid project has been bid to $4,025 without breaking through the seller’s reserve.
This car brings back memories as I had a ’66 Mustang when I was a teenager, but it had the 200 cubic inch I-6 while this car has the C-code 289 V8. That means it comes with a 2-barrel carburetor and was rated at 210 hp. The seller says twice that the color is green, but I only see an old coat of Sahara Beige here, even inside the trunk (mine was dark green). Besides an upgrade in the motor department, this Mustang was ordered with an automatic transmission (previously rebuilt), power steering, and air conditioning, though it doesn’t work.
Thanks to a bunch of new parts, the Mustang does run. Said parts include a new fuel pump, and power front disc brakes (drums in the back). Being a California car back in the day, rust doesn’t seem to be much of an issue. So, the floors, trunk, and elsewhere are not likely to need any patches or replacements. But the interior will require a makeover after 57 years.
If the seller’s reserve isn’t in the stratosphere, restoring this Mustang shouldn’t require a second mortgage. You’ll not have an especially unique Mustang, but a redo of the Pony Interior should draw its share of compliments at Cars & Coffee. Who’s ready to take this one home?
There is a lot of detail in that interior!
Can anyone say what makes it Pony?
Horses running along the trim strip in the middle of the back rest and other addition interior trim
Thanks.
Option was the “Deluxe Interior,” or as it if frequently referred to as. “Pony Interior.” The door panels were also different from the standard interior.
My older brother was telling me about a green mustang he was buying when I was a kid, probably about 1968. I kept this vision of this green Mustang until the day he brought it home. To my surprise it was this Sierra beige color. I never knew until that moment my brother was color blind, even then he insisted it was green.
Folks might laugh this comment off however, I knew a man who upon purchasing a used Cadillac, could not wait to show us. It told us by phone that he got a great deal on a seafoam green monster. We were very confused when he arrived in a Bright Pink monster instead! It took the rest of the day and a story longer than this one to diagnose him as colorblind!!!
Love it. I had a ’66 in what I think was called “British Racing Green”, with the 200 6 cyl.
Wood, grain Dash and glove box door, and two-tone seats with ponies and also the door panels
Looks like Sauterne Gold to me. The Pony refers to the Pony interior otherwise known as Deluxe interior, which was an option. This car has tons of potential!
Nice easy restoration.. Most value is keeping is as close to stock as possible.. I like this one.
Agree, Piper. This would be the one to take on. Not rusted into power. V8 car with air.
Once you drive one of these, you understand why so many did. I had a 65 in yellow with a 200 six with the bench seat and a 3 speed manual with factory ac. Rust killed it but no matter the weather or time of year it never let me down. This unit here is one of those go anywhere adventure cars. Lots of happy times in this ones future I hope.