GREAT RUNNING CONVERTIBLE W/ PERF UPGRADES AND GT350 LOOKS, 351W, 4 SPD, COOL!

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• Year: 1966
• Mileage: 56006
• Primary color:
• Transmission type: 4 Speed Manual
• Engine: 351 Windsor V8

GREAT RUNNING CONVERTIBLE W/ PERF UPGRADES AND GT350 LOOKS, 51W, SPD, OOL!

Everyone can agree that an early Mustang convertible is about as good as open-air motoring gets, nd this 1966 Ford Mustang convertible remains a high-quality cruiser that is instantly recognizable everywhere you go. With the looks of a GT350, powerful 351 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed, t's fast on its feet, nd carries a host of upgrades that make it every bit as fast as it looks.
Ford didn't make many changes to the Mustang for 1966; after all, hy mess with success? It was already the fastest-selling car in history, ith over a million units sold, nd Mustang fever was still in high gear by the time the new model year rolled around. The only way to make it better? Add a little Carroll Shelby. It turns out that the convertible makes a great-looking GT350, ith this one wearing those familiar black stripes, hood scoop, billet grille, nd quarter panel scoops just behind the doors. The charcoal gray paint and super straight bodywork is nicely done, nd the car shows signs of excellent care since restoration, ith a few chips here and there to prove that it's been driven and enjoyed. Gaps and alignment are up to factory standards, nd while it never carried a lot of ornamentation, he clean, nadorned look of this car works rather well. Out back, t's got a custom ducktail spoiler, T350 gas cap, nd exhaust outlets in the rear valence.
Inside, his pony sports an attractive black Pony interior, hich looks great against the dark gray paint. Aside from the slightly thicker wood-rimmed Shelby steering wheel, t looks quite stock overall and it remains in great shape. Door panels and the dash are in good condition, nd the carpets are so nice that they have to be recent, nd they're protected by matching carpeted mats. There's no console, dding to the Shelby-style industrial look, ut that Hurst 4-speed shifter sure looks and feels great just sticking out of the transmission tunnel all by itself. The original GT-style gauges have white faces that work rather well in the black interior, nd they're augmented by a set of auxiliary gauges under the dash and a tachometer tucked in close to the steering column for stealth. Overhead, black convertible top was installed not too long ago, nd folds nicely into its well where it's covered by a matching black vinyl boot.
Thanks to the similarities of the Windsor family of V8s, he burly 351 cubic inch V8 fits easily under the hood and moves the lightweight Mustang very enthusiastically. The engine bay is tidy but not over-detailed, o you shouldn't be afraid to put this one on the road. Horsepower upgrades are many: a Demon carburetor, luminum heads, substantial camshaft, nd a big aluminum radiator up front. These engines are extremely reliable, arts are readily available, nd performance is very good, aking it a blast to drive. The 4-speed racks through the gears as the burly small block bellows through long-tube headers and a Flowmaster exhaust system, nd it handles great thanks to upgraded sway bars. Subframe connectors, ront disc brakes, nd an 8-inch rear end round out the list of hardware. For the ideal period look, his car also wears a set of sand-cast Torque Thrust wheels and 225/60/15 performance radials.
With V8 power and a folding top, his Mustang is near the top of the desirability list, nd it is in ideal condition for someone who likes to drive his cars. When you're behind the wheel of an early Mustang, he world is a much happier place. Call today!

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• 5400 Sandshell Dr, uite 100,
  Fort Worth, X, 6137, S
• (817) 764-8000
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