Ford found itself in a strange position in 1966. Its new Mustang was selling in unprecedented numbers. While styling played a crucial role in its success, the company’s decision to offer something in the range for every taste and… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top Project
Imagine working as a salesperson at a Ford dealer in 1964-66. That’s when they sold nearly 1.3 million copies of the new “pony car,” the Mustang. You probably worked long hours and got writer’s cramp taking all the orders… more»
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Rebuilt 289: 1966 Ford Mustang GT K-Code
When a buyer ordered a new 1966 Mustang, the gun engine was undoubtedly the K-Code version of the sweet 289ci V8. It provided excellent performance and produced a car that could hold its own in elite company when teamed… more»
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Former Barrett-Jackson Restomod: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
In the 1960s, the GT was a high-performance version of the hot new Ford Mustang. It came with a 289 cubic inch V8 that produced 225 hp and had unique styling cues like grille-mounted fog lights. This 1966 GT… more»
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No Reserve: One Owner 1966 Ford Mustang
Some classics hit the market, creating barely a ripple. Others make a splash, and this 1966 Mustang falls into that category. It is understandable because it is an unmolested one-owner vehicle as solid as the day it rolled off… more»
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Tidy GT Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang
The GT remains one of the most desirable versions of the 1966 Mustang range, and tidy examples typically command impressive prices. However, therein lies the rub because climbing values are pushing these classics beyond the financial means of many… more»
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Too Many Projects: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
People couldn’t get enough of the new Ford Mustang from 1964 to 1966. It may have been the most exciting new car of the decade and FOMOCO was working overtime to build nearly 1.3 million copies in 2.5 years…. more»
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Award-Winning Original?: 1966 Ford Mustang
In only its second full year, more than 607,000 Mustangs were sold by Ford in 1966. And many of them were like this nice example, sporting a 200 cubic inch inline-6 with a 3-speed manual transmission (floor-shifted, of course)…. more»
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Banged Up Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Launched in 1964, the Ford Mustang became one of the best-selling automobiles of the decade. In 1966, demand for the car would peak at more than 607,000 copies, of which 56,000 were the “luxury” edition of the automobile in… more»
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Reader Rescue: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Restoring a rusty and beat-up classic car is no small task, especially if you undertake the entire project yourself! Reader David B recently shared photos of his Mustang Fastback, and he transformed this wreck into a street machine worth… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
If you ever harbored doubts about the desirability of First Generation Mustang project candidates, this 1966 Convertible probably removes those doubts. It is complete and unmolested but has extensive rust issues requiring attention. However, that hasn’t prevented it from… more»
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Rust Repaired: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Project
Sometimes, a company can produce an item in such vast quantities that its relative worth as a future collectible becomes questionable. However, Ford built 607,568 examples of its First Generation Mustang in 1966, and they remain as desirable as… more»
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Survivor Quality Pony? 1966 Ford Mustang
If you worked on the assembly line at Ford in 1966, you probably clocked a lot of overtime. That’s when they built more than 607,000 copies of the new Mustang “pony car” (which would be its best sales year… more»
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Last Driven 40 Years: 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350
The GT350 was a Mustang fastback that was built as a collaboration between Ford and Shelby American, Carroll Shelby’s company. Shelby was heavily involved in 1965-67, whereas Ford took control from 1968 to 1970. To some, the original 1965-66… more»
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Stored 23 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was one of the biggest sales success stories of the 1960s. And that’s particularly true for the 1966 model year when a record 607,000 of the little cars found buyers before competition joined the fracas in… more»
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No Reserve: Rust-Free 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Project
Some enthusiasts dream of restoring a classic car to a pristine state. However, the prospect of spending hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars addressing existing rust issues is so daunting they will often throw the whole dream in… more»
