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While in 1965 only mustang s with the gt package option featured a fivedial instrument cluster, this feature became standard in 1966, updating the formerly falconbased cluster to a sportier version. In all, there were minimal changes to the mustang in 1966. This 1966 ford mustang gt fastback is painted a caspian blue color and is equipped with a 351 windsor. This site is dedicated to the classic ford mustang, the original pony car. Although the first few years were very good for ford and its sporty mustang, 1966 was the year all the hard work really. All sorts of information about 1966 mustang measurements. Great pictures and full of interesting facts about the history of the ford mustang. The 65 mustang you seeburning the hides on our cover really isnt marks doing. In 1966, carroll shelby also created the first supercharged ford mustang. He built 11 gt350 fastbacks fitted with a paxton supercharger, which. In fact, it was the best selling mustang of all time.

Search over 35,700 listings to find the best local deals. The 1966 mustang fastback wasnt nearly as popular as the coupe. Find 1966 ford mustang convertibles for sale on oodle classifieds. Heres a look at some of the lesser known facts about the great american ford mustang remind me later. This is not a book you will read in one or two sittings and put on the shelf. The 66 mustang also featured threefingered rear quarter panels and backup lights. The ford mustang has been with us for 50 years, while others have just. There are 8 1966 ford mustang gts for sale today on. The first 252 66 shelby mustangs were built in dearborn at the end of the 1965 model year to 65 specs at shelby american then modified with. Its a scientifically proven fact dogs love laying on the couch. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Heres a video on a 1966 coupe 289 4bbl a code car that we used to own. Pictured at left is an original 1966 model, just before a facelift took place. In fact, hegot this classic mustang in a partial trade with the former owner.

He adds it is getting harder to find good 1964 to 1966 mustang restoration candidates. New listing 1966 ford mustang 289 manual shift exahust trumpets shelby stripes. The classic mustang facts about 1966 classic mustangs. It was also a musthave for enthusiastic drivers and car enthusiasts who simply liked to drive. Ford sold over 600,000 of these, making it nearly twice as popular as its competitor that year, the chevy impala. To comply with federally mandated safety standards, mustangs now included front and rear seat belts, padded dash, emergency flashers, electric wipers and windshield washers as standard equipment. Automotive enthusiasts in generaland mustang junkies in particularwere all abuzz at the april 2006 new york international auto show where, for the first time since 1969, ford and carroll shelby had teamed up to build a shelby mustang. When we bought the car it wasnt running but had a rebuilt carb. In 1966, the idea of making a station wagon was almost made a reality. He currently owns the 1966 mustang gt that his grandfather purchased new. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1966 ford mustang. When the average person thinks about a classic mustang, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is a cherry red 66 mustang coupe. Best ford mustang models of the past 50 years marketwatch. On 17 th april 1964, the ford mustang made its debut at the new york worlds fair ford anticipated they would sell around 100,000 units a year, and were somewhat unprepared when they received 22,000 orders in the first day alone.

In fact, march 1966 marked the creation of the millionth mustang. Staggered rear shocks also help traction issues usingofftheshelf ford parts that. The 1966 ford mustang was the car to have if you were looking to win over your neighbor or hit the road for fun and adventure. Used 1966 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. Both pieces in the set are crafted from the actual front and rear ends of the classic 1966 mustang. Its been heating up the streets with its sleek look, powerful engine, and confident owners since its first model in 1965. Not wanting to mess with a good thing, overall design for the 1966 model year mustang basically unchanged. Formally only available on mustang s with a v8, 14inch low profile tires came standard on all 1966 models.