If you run a limousine service (or want to start one) and are looking for something out of the ordinary, how about this 1966 Ford Mustang? It has been stretched from its original form to take six people (2 up front, 4-to-6 in the rear) on a once-in-a-lifetime ride (okay, that may be a “stretch”). Located in North Port, Florida, this special transport for the rich and famous is available here on Bring a Trailer, where the current bid is $5,000. No reserve? An interesting tip from – who else – “Curvette”!
Ford built a record 607,000 Mustangs in 1966. According to the seller, this one started life as a T-code coupe, which meant it had a 200 cubic inch inline-6. It now sports a 289 V8 that was retrofitted and (we assume) updated for performance. The seller doesn’t have the full history of the car, but thinks the primary work was done prior to Y2K. He/she acquired it from a collector who owned it for at least 20 years. The conversion involved lengthening the wheelbase, adding a custom B-pillar, and fitting reverse-opening rear doors.
Occupants benefit from an extended pony interior, sunroof, and air conditioning for the extended passenger compartment. Oversized alloy rims were added along with a white vinyl top that contrasts nicely with the Tahoe Turquoise paint, all of which is replicated in the interior. The vehicle was repainted in 2018, as was the 289 rebuilt. More recently, new mechanical components consist of the carburetor, ignition, tires, etc., and a fancy sound system (but, of course).
The indicated mileage is 95,000, and we’re betting most of those were from the car’s T-code days. The only item that doesn’t seem to work is the gas gauge. The car’s automatic C-4 transmission and 8-inch rear end are probably leftovers from the early days, and we assume they were reworked at some point. If you’re looking for a vintage Mustang that you won’t see another copy of, do you have a stretch garage to park this Ford in?
Wow!
Curvette!!! You really found something unique here. I don’t know if its me….. But….. look at the reverse hinged rear doors and that formal roofline. Doesn’t it remind you of a mid 60’s Lincoln? If you took a side view of this Mustang and lifted that roof off, it would go perfectly on a stretched ’66 Lincoln. At least to me. I like it. Thanks Russ, I enjoyed your write up.
The Dachshund Body Mustang.
I like this so much more than I want to. 😀
Why?
Probably done in the ’80s when it was the Wild West for stretch limo conversions. Good luck getting commercial insurance to run this in revenue service now!
For me the worst part is that color.
The giant CPillar reminds me of the ’67 TBird limo. In fact this looks like someone decided after a beer or 3 to do the same to a Mustang. Nicely done but it just looks, well, off.