1966 Ford Mustang Factory GT

Highlights

• Amazing restored Mustang
• Stunning condition and never welded
• Imported in 2017 – all duties cleared and UK-registered
• Ultra-rare Emberglow Metallic
• New Cragar wheels and tyres

Overview

In today’s world of ever-evolving transport, Ford has applied the Mustang name to a five-door electric crossover, trading off past glories to try and convince petrolheads that plugged-in is the way to go. And while we’re not against EVs here at Pistonheads, not least because some of them are a barrel-load of fun, one thing we’d like to point out (as if we have to) is that THIS is a Mustang, not one of those. Certainly in our eyes. We doubt you’ll disagree.

Although it isn’t the first of the breed, the ’66 Mustang is spoken of in hushed tones by fans of the original Pony Car. It gained some suspension and steering improvements over the earlier cars, yet retained their classic, some-might-say faultless styling. Icons become icons for a reason, and the Mustang’s jaw-dropping looks are all the proof you’ll ever need.

This one definitely looks the part – a two-door coupe, it’s finished in one of the rarest (and in our view, achingly coolest) colours of the lot – Emberglow Metallic, with twin white racing stripes and a brand-new set of Cragar Custom alloy wheels. It’s an epic-looking thing, imported into the UK in 2017 and in the care of its current owner – a muscle car enthusiast – for the past two years.

He’s carried out a few reversible modifications to the car, but nothing extreme or distasteful, and all completely in period. He’s kept all the standard bits if you wanted to put it back to how it was, but in all honesty it exhibits sub-zero levels of coolness exactly as it is. We wouldn’t change a single thing.

If that’s not enough to suck you in, then how about the fact that its 289ci (4,735cc) engine was refurbished in 2018, and produces all the right soul-stirring V8 noises. Oh, and it’s a manual, too, so you can extract as much of that V8 urgency or noisiness as you wish. What’s not to like?

History and documentation

• UK V5C
• MOT, tax and emissions zone exempt
• Two sets of keys
• All import paperwork and duties paid
• Fully road legal and UK-registered
• Selection of invoices included from current ownership
• Copy of original USA ‘pink slip’
• Comes with a box of minor spares such as badges, clips, trim pieces and door handles

Interior

• Left-hand-drive, obviously
• Parchment ‘Pony’ leatherette upholstery in good overall condition
• Minor signs of age-related wear to driver’s seat
• Aftermarket custom three-spoke steering wheel (original included in sale)
• Floor carpets recently renewed
• Very good door cards and headlining, with a spare set of door cards included
• The vendor reports that a couple of trim clips are missing, but that a bag of the correct clips is included with the car
• Factory AM radio in good working order

Exterior

• Ultra-rare Emberglow Metallic
• Exterior paintwork described by the vendor as in amazing condition, with only a few very tiny stone chips
• Very good chromework and trim
• Described by the vendor as having never been welded and appears superb and untouched underneath
• New Cragar Custom alloy wheels with new tyres – original wheels and fairly new tyres also included in the sale
• White twin racing stripes

Mechanical

• 289ci (4735cc) V8
• Four-speed manual
• Recent front Koni shock absorbers
• Leed dual pot master cylinder and brake lines (original master cylinder included)
• New callipers
• Electronic automatic choke conversion
• Recent clutch replacement
• Electronic ignition (original distributor and coil included)
• Twin sports exhaust system
• According to the vendor the car drives very well and with no known faults

Summary

If you want to get behind the wheel of one of the all-time performance icons, then Mustangs don’t get much better than this one. It’s one of the most sought-after model years and is a wonderful colour, complete with desirable Pony interior, tastefully and subtly modified and easily reversible back to standard should you so wish.

But above all that, it’s one of the coolest cars you’re ever likely to own. Of that, there is no argument. Life is for living – so take the opportunity while it’s there and tick the ultimate early Mustang off your bucket list…

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