Ford Mustang Cabriolet | 1966

Ford Mustang Convertible 289 V8 | 1966

Highlights:

– 4.7-litre 289 V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission

– Red paintwork with black soft top

– Manually operated soft top

– Black interior with pony emblems on the door panels

– Ford Racing valve covers

The seller offers for sale this 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible 289 V8, powered by a 4.7-litre 289 cubic inch V8 petrol engine, paired with an automatic transmission. Finished in bright red with a black manually operated soft top and a black interior, this cabriolet has all the classic ingredients of the 1960s American dream. The cabin features black bucket seats, a painted dashboard with the five-dial instrument cluster and a wood-rimmed steering wheel, while the pony emblems on the door panels add a characteristic period touch.

The seller describes the car as a tidy example and a lovely cruiser, with a neat interior. Under the bonnet, the 289 V8 is dressed with Ford Racing valve covers and a finned air cleaner, and the 289 badges on the front wings announce what lies beneath. The car rides on polished five-spoke wheels with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tyres, which suit its sporty stance well. Please note that the radio is currently not working.

Ford launched the Mustang in April 1964 and in doing so created the pony car segment. The combination of sporty looks, an affordable price and a long list of options proved irresistible, and the Mustang became one of the fastest-selling cars in history, with the one millionth example produced in early 1966. For the 1966 model year Ford refined the design with a new grille with a floating pony emblem, revised side ornamentation and the five-dial instrument cluster. The cabriolet was the most glamorous body style in the range and remains the most desirable for many enthusiasts today.

The 289 cubic inch small-block V8 gives the Mustang its unmistakable soundtrack and a relaxed, torquey character, while the automatic transmission makes this an effortless car for top-down touring. Few classics offer such a combination of timeless design, open-air enjoyment and easy ownership, supported by a good supply of parts and a large community of enthusiasts. With the roof folded and the V8 burbling, this red Mustang cabriolet captures the spirit of the 1960s like few other cars can.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Overijssel province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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