The first generation of the Ford Mustang came in three body styles: a coupe, a convertible, and a fastback. The latter may be the most desirable today because of lower production numbers than the coupe and its even sportier… more»
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302 V8 Ragtop Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford executive Lee Iacocca was the Mustang’s biggest proponent, but probably not even Lee expected the ‘Stang to sell 1.3 million copies. And that was just during the car’s first 2 ½ years. In 1966, Ford assembled more than… more»
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Pair of Drop-Tops: 1965 and 1966 Ford Mustangs
Ford built nearly 175,000 convertibles in its successful initial run from 1964 to 1966. Because of their large production numbers, these cars aren’t terribly rare today. But they don’t often turn up in pairs like this duo near Palmdale,… more»
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Patina Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang 289 Project
If you’ve been hunting for a first-gen Mustang driver project with V8 power and a manual transmission, this 1966 Ford Mustang might check all the right boxes. It’s being offered without a title but includes a bill of sale… more»
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Rare Color? 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
Rarity claims are often meaningless without verifying evidence, and must sometimes be taken on face value. However, sources like Marti make such claims fairly easy to prove when the vehicle in question is a First Generation Mustang. The seller… more»
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4-Speed A-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
It’s refreshing to find an early Ford Mustang that has spent its entire life in California, still wears the factory-applied paint, and has pretty much been left alone since it was new. Another plus here is that the original… more»
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Engine Swap? 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
It is common to find First Generation Mustangs that started life with a six under the hood that have received a V8 transplant. However, this 1966 2+2 Fastback might be an exception that has headed in the opposite direction…. more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
The First Generation Mustang has become something of a staple at Barn Finds, and the condition of cars that we have featured over more than a decade has varied widely. This 1966 Convertible could best be described as a… more»
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Small Project? 1966 Ford Mustang
Depending upon your attitude, a glass can be half-full or half-empty. Similarly, what appears to be a minor restoration project to some may be a major undertaking for others. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn… more»
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Rare K-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
In 1966, Ford’s “pony car” – the Mustang – was the best-selling U.S.-built automobile at more than 607,000 copies. But rare were those equipped with the HiPo K-code 289 cubic-inch V8 (271 hp) that numbered only 5,469 installations. But… more»
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Six-Cylinder Garage Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford’s assembly lines were working overtime in 1966. That was necessary to crank out 607,000 additional Mustangs after 559,000 in 1965 and 121,000 in an abbreviated 1964. Six-cylinder models with manual transmissions were common, and the seller’s car was… more»
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Patina In Abundance: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Patina is so cool that some places can even replicate it on a car that doesn’t have it. Other shops preserve the rusty fenders on cars so that they don’t get worse, knowing that the whole goal is to… more»
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Rust-Free Four Speed: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
It says a lot about the Mustang’s appeal that over a million of them had sold by the end of the 1966 model year. It might say even more that even with all those Mustangs floating around, they’re still… more»
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Long Road To Perfect: 1966 Mustang 2+2
The Mustang coupe took the world by storm on April 17, 1964, with the convertible body style coming online the same day. Five months later, as if they needed something more to make this nameplate a roaring success, Ford… more»
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True Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang
It is fair to say that there were a few unhappy people wandering the corridors of power at Ford as the 1960s dawned. Edsel remained a recent raw memory, and what the company needed to restore investor confidence was… more»
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289 V8 Conversion: 1966 Ford Mustang
After a successful launch at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, sales of the Ford Mustang exploded for the next 2 ½ years. By the time the last bell rang in 1966, more than 607,000 copies were… more»
