Highlights
- Corrosion-free engine bay and underside
- Recently completed London to Liverpool journey without issues
- £8,000 spent on interior refurbishment
- California import with only 2 former registered keepers in the UK
The Appeal
The Ford Mustang started off with a little bit less of a bang than you might expect. The very first cars were relatively underpowered for their impressive proportions, and it wasn't until the 'late-65s' that the thriftier engine options were replaced with big, burbling V8s that cemented their street-sport reputation.
The 1966 cars were a particularly big revelation for the muscle car market, as the engines really seemed to get their footing. The C-Code provided the much-needed V8 soundtrack, with over 200bhp and, for their era, impressive fuel economy. It captivated enthusiasts in a big way, and quickly became one of the most aspirational cars in the USA. To this day, it's a true everyman's image of the American sports car: muscular, brash, excessive yet undeniably charismatic.
This particular example comes to the UK from California, where the dry state conditions aided it in staying fine and solid. The current owner has invested some £8,000 into the car's cabin, which has been brought up to a very high standard.
The 1966 cars were a particularly big revelation for the muscle car market, as the engines really seemed to get their footing. The C-Code provided the much-needed V8 soundtrack, with over 200bhp and, for their era, impressive fuel economy. It captivated enthusiasts in a big way, and quickly became one of the most aspirational cars in the USA. To this day, it's a true everyman's image of the American sports car: muscular, brash, excessive yet undeniably charismatic.
This particular example comes to the UK from California, where the dry state conditions aided it in staying fine and solid. The current owner has invested some £8,000 into the car's cabin, which has been brought up to a very high standard.
History and Paperwork
- 1966 Ford Mustang
- Imported to the UK in 2021
- 2 former registered keepers in the UK
- Purchased by the current owner in summer 2024
- Garage-stored since purchase
- Used very occasionally
- Successfully completed a London to Liverpool journey without issues
The Condition
- Fine black livery, which appears in good overall order
- One deep scratch noted on the back quarter
- Chrome work is particularly well preserved
- Highly standard throughout, from badges and branding to wheelset
- Underside looks in good order, commensurate with the car's dry-state heritage
- £8,000 has been invested in the interior refurbishment
- Fuel gauge is currently faulty
- Complete with under-dash air-con unit
- All instruments appear clear and legible
- Door cards are nicely presented
- No rips or tears to the upholstery
The Mechanics
- C-Code 289cu in (4.7-litre) V8 engine
- 3-speed 'Cruise-a-matic' automatic transmission
- Very mechanically standard with a well-presented engine bay
- Reported to be in fine mechanical order
- The car is reportedly starting, shifting, braking and driving without issue
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