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 1967. The seller’s car looks like a rather standard example and is in good overall condition, though it’s been in storage since 2001 and does not yet run. Located inside a trailer (we think), this “pony” is available here on craigslist for $10,000. Thanks, T.J., for another super tip!
This auto brings back a lot of memories as I had a ’66 Mustang back in my teenage years. It was dark green and only had an inline-6 but was a fun and economical car to drive back in the post-OPEC oil embargo days of the mid-1970s. This one probably has a 289 cubic inch V8, but could it be from another model year? I thought all of the ’66 Ford motors were painted blue while the ‘65s (the first year of the Mustang) were painted red.
This car also has a ’65 gas cap, which raises the question could this be a 1965 Mustang and the seller is mistaken about the year? Front what we can tell, the body is in good shape with the only visible damage being the metal panel below the front bumper. The grille is pure ’66-vintage Mustang, so we’re back to questioning what the title may say.
The car has an automatic transmission, and the interior looks especially tidy especially the bucket seats (though the horn ring is missing). The odometer reads 77,000 miles and the engine isn’t seized, so perhaps getting this old Ford to run again might not be a major undertaking. Who’s on board?
Maybe a little on the pricey side not running and is it a coastal car ?
Brake master cylinder is missing too. Signs of rust on the top of the passenger inner fender. Lots of downside potential based on the asking price. It’s surprising the seller didn’t push it out if the trailer for pictures, it shouldn’t be too much of an inconvenience since every enclosed trailer I’ve seen has a winch.
Steve R
The ad now shows the asking price of $7500.
You could restore this with a Visa card. It’s not missing anything you can’t buy a dozen of right now. Just a nice runner, nothing really special. Good car for ice cream cruises and the local cars n coffee runs.
It’s a ’66 based on the interior (Rosette inserts on the seats and horizontal motif on the door panels) alone. ’65 V-8s were gold and black anyway.
Also 1966 was the only year for the round 140 mph speedometer.
Red engines were 63 260 v8
I don’t believe its been in that trailer for all this time so how well did the area it was stored survive Florida windy wet weather? Definitely inspect in person but otherwise looks like a fun drives project car.
Also 1966 was the only year for the round 140 mph speedometer.
Not exactly. The 65 GT and the 65 Deluxe “Pony” interior cars also had the round 140 mph speedometer. But the bezel around this one is definitely 1966 style
That engine was redone or painted. ’66 engines were blue, ’65 engines had gold valve covers. Grille is also ’66, along with interior. Gas cap was likely replaced with a ’65. Asking price is too high for a non-runner.
A great classic and by the looks of it, will probably need a lot of work.. We don’t get to see the floor or trunk pans and engine condition. However, great little project for the right person. Worth buying..
Definitely a 66, the front grill isn’t the honey pattern which came on the 65. The dash pad also indicates that it is a 66. Yes the 65 pony interior came with round gauges; however, they were wood grain and not camera case black.
Looks like the horn ring ( partial? ) on passenger seat
I believe I was 12 or 13 when my uncle gave me a 1964 and a half mustang red with a black interior. Straight 6 with a 3 speed stick on the floor. Awesome toy. All for helping him. Wish I still had her