Highlights

Professional engine restoration, supported by invoices and a detailed build file
Matching numbers (“matching numbers”) noted
French collector’s registration document (carte grise de collection)
Desirable Coupé Hardtop body style (“Notchback”)
Iconic 289 ci V8 producing 271 bhp

The appeal

The Ford Mustang 289 Coupé, rated at 271 bhp, is among the most sought-after versions of the first-generation Mustang. Fitted with the famous 289 cubic-inch V8 and wearing the clean, streamlined profile of the Coupé Hardtop, it strikes a particularly tempting balance between performance, driving enjoyment and style. More than sixty years after its launch, it remains an essential reference point among American “pony cars”.

This 1966 example has benefited from a professional engine restoration, documented by a set of invoices and workshop reports. The seller states that the mechanicals are in excellent working order. Paired with a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic gearbox, the V8 promises a smooth, typically American driving experience.

Presented in an elegant red combination with a black interior, this Mustang displays beautifully. The bodywork and paint are in very good overall condition, despite a few minor imperfections consistent with the car’s age and restoration period.

The advertised matching numbers add to the authenticity of this car, which also comes with a French collector’s registration document and an MOT valid until August 2028. With its recently restored engine and documented history, this Mustang represents an excellent opportunity to enjoy an iconic American classic.

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Key information

Mileage: 56,961 miles (approx. 91,670 km) indicated
Country of registration: France
MOT: valid until August 2028
Engine: 4.7-litre V8 (289 ci) producing 271 bhp
Transmission: 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic gearbox
Documentation: engine restoration invoices and documents available; service history described as satisfactory by the seller
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Details

Bodywork in very good overall condition, with only a few light signs of use
Some minor paint cracks visible in the photographs
Interior very well preserved, with period black vinyl upholstery
Original radio
Very clean, carefully presented engine bay
Mechanical work restoration documented with invoices
The seller states that the vehicle is in excellent running condition
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