Description
1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8 Coupe
A classic 1966 Ford Mustang, retaining its original 289ci V8 engine and finished in its factory colour of Silver Blue. The car has an automatic gearbox, and the GT350 styling kit which includes painted on GT stripes, bonnet scoop, side air intakes and a rear diffuser with exhaust cut-outs. It also has Torque Thrust alloy wheels, a wood-style steering wheel and power steering. The front brakes are discs and the rear brakes are drums.
The identification plate in the engine bay and on the door match as evidenced in the photographs.
The car was previously featured on the Classics World website:
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Around £10, 000 has been spent on the car over the last 2 years. Recent work includes new front and rear shocks, leaf springs and related suspension components; rear brake drums, shoes and wheel cylinders; front brakes stripped and serviced; and a new power-steering ram and lines. The cooling system has also had attention, including a replacement water pump and thermostat, new coolant hoses and a coolant flush. Other work includes electronic ignition, a coil, leads and spark plugs, an upgraded Edelbrock four-barrel carburettor and inlet manifold, and various steering and suspension components. Paperwork for the work is available.
Inside, the headlining is perfect and the seats look new. All gauges are working, although the radio is not. The underneath is in good condition. The paintwork is also in great condition apart from some bubbling on the passenger-side door and a very small amount on the driver’s door; this is shown in the photographs.
The engine runs, but it uses a lot of water and oil is mixing with the coolant. The head gaskets have been replaced, but the problem remains. Skimming the cylinder heads has been suggested as a possible next step, although this has not been confirmed as the cause. Please take this fault into account when considering the car.
The Mustang is a real head-turner and gets attention wherever it goes. I want to give an honest description of the car and its condition, so please get in touch if you have any questions.
Stacey - the details below
Based in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.
