Highlights
- Very smart aesthetics with GT350 stripes and American Racing alloys
- Recently repainted exterior and seats and carpet recently redone in the US by the previous owner
- Transmission rebuilt in 2024 by specialist
The Appeal
Ford played an ace with the Mustang. Not only did it cleverly create a brand new market niche, but it also gave buyers the chance to properly personalise their ‘Stang. That ensured virtually every car was different.
It is a theme that the current keeper of this pretty ‘66 Coupe has continued. The chassis number confirms it left the Dearborn works with the 289CI C-Code 200bhp engine, which it still has. It was recently repainted in the US prior to the current owner and is now finished in smart grey metallic with GT350-style stripes and decals. Clever details like the five spoke polished American Racing alloys, plus bonnet and side air ducts complete the purposeful makeover.
Inside there is a largely standard interior that has been recently retrimmed in the US by the previous owner.
The car was imported in December 2023 from the USA by the current keeper and has received over £6,000 of investment since arrival. All of the work has been done by a Mustang specialist and includes a full rebuild of the automatic transmission, a new power steering pump and attention to minor areas identified by the specialist’s general check over.
Here is a chance for the buyer to capitalise on all that investment. It results in a very attractive example of these perennial V8-powered icons.
The History and Paperwork
- Imported into the UK in January 2024
- Purchased by the current keeper in December 2023
- Imported to the UK by the current keeper
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Registered as a HIstoric Vehicle
- Chassis number confirms 1966 build at Dearborne factory with 289CI C-Code engine
- £6,000 of work by specialist Modurstang detailed in photos
- 08/01/25: £3,306 repairs including power steering pump
- 27/09/24: £2,760 gearbox rebuild
The Condition
- Vendor reports that the car has been recently repainted in the US by the previous owner
- Attractive grey metallic paintwork with black GT350-style stripes and decals
- Paintwork presents very well
- Bodywork in similarly good order with straight panels and no obvious damage
- Fitted with bonnet and rear side air ducts
- Recently fitted American Racing grey five spoke alloys with polished rims
- Fitted with quality BF Goodrich tyres showing plenty of tread and good sidewall condition
- Exterior chromework presents well with bright, untarnished finish and no reported damage
- Lights in good condition to front and rear with no misting or condensation reported
- Smart and unmodified interior containing many original features
- Original dashboard and switchgear in good, lightly patinated condition as shown
- Vendor tells us that the seats and carpet appear to have been recently redone
- Headlining glue needs attention at two joints
- Gauges have been refitted and are reported to work correctly
The Mechanics
- 289CI 4.7L C-Code 200bhp V8 engine
- Automatic gearbox rebuilt in September 2024
- Transmission rebuilt
- Front steering joints replaced
- Alternator and battery replaced
- Fuel pump replaced
- Rear springs and shocks renewed
- New power steering pump, pulley, and V belt
- Wiring harness and various gauges replaced
- Vendor reports that it starts and runs well
- We are also told that it ‘sounds great and is a real head turner'
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