1966 Ford Mustang C-Code
Highlights
- Larger 302cu in V8 powerplant with later T-5 Borg Warner manual transmission
- Striking red livery with colour-matched cabin
- Paperwork file with over £5,000 of invoices
- Eminently drivable example
The Appeal
It challenges the Model T in its legendary status - and challenges just about every car on the planet for sheer character. The Ford Mustang is such an impressive piece of machinery, such a globally admired classic that it continues to garner unprecedented interest some sixty years later.
The Mustang continues to be a fixture of the Ford repertoire - but it’s the first generations that evoke the most passion in enthusiasts; something about that undeniably 60s styling, those big V8 powerplants and the distinctive interiors simply has an effect on people like no other car.
This particular Mustang, with the desirable Windsor C-Code engine, was imported from the USA in 2010. It’s been subject to a few repaints, and needs a little cosmetic work, but it’s an eminently drivable example picked out in an undeniably striking red - offering a great opportunity to give a true American legend a try.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally registered on the 1st of January 1966
- Imported from the United States to the UK on the 14 of June 2010
- MOT’d back in 2010 and 2011 to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicle after import
- MOT and road tax exempt
- Good paperwork file with around £5,000 worth of invoices
- Subtle and welcome performance upgrades
- Largely kept garaged during its UK tenure
- In current ownership since July 2023
The Interior
- Highly original appearance - there’s no mistaking this as a classic Mustang
- Red paintwork requires some attention
- Some patina, blistering and paint loss, revealing some more layers of red underneath
- Bumpers appear to be free of dents however show some signs of pitting and wear
- Original wheels do show their signs of age
- Mustang and 302 side emblems all present and correct
- Gentle signs of corrosion on some body panels but nothing excessive
- Underside appears original and in good order with only minor signs of corrosion
- Original interior is very nicely presented
- Red vinyl upholstery appears to be free from rips or tears
- New gauges have been fitted to the dash and are in lovely condition
- Original dash appears to have no damage or cracks throughout
- Three-spoke steering wheel is nicely presented
- Floor carpets appear to be in good order with light sun damage
- Door cards show some signs of wear, with some loose vinyl on the passenger side
- Rear seats appear almost unused with no signs of damage
- Headlining appears to be well kept with no sagging areas or rips
The Mechanics
- 302ci D20E V8 - likely taken from a 1970s Mustang
- 351 cylinder heads
- T-5 Borg Warner transmission from 1972
- Edelbrock performer RPM intake manifold
- 570 CFM Street Avenger Holley carburettor
- Thrush exhaust with long tube headers
- HEI distributor fitted with 9mm ignition leads
- New harmonic balancer and new alternator
- New water pump, new crankshaft seal
- Recently serviced with 20w50 oil and new autolite spark plugs
- Stainless dual fuel hose
- Brake system reportedly in good health with no grinding
- Reportedly in excellent mechanical order
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1966
- Make Ford
- Model Mustang
- Colour Red
- Odometer 73,347 Miles
- Engine size 5200
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Fareham
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
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