1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8 Convertible

West Coast Classics are proud to present a great daily driving and very striking example of this 1966 Ford Mustang 'C' code 289 V8 Convertible in original 'Candyapple Red' factory color paint with its original 'Parchment & Palomino' vinyl trim interior and a 'White' soft top and with the desirable 289 V8 engine, original C4 automatic transmission & power steering.

Here is one nicely optioned correct early First Generation Mustang convertible with the right engine, the desirable automatic transmission and in a great color combination.
   
Body Style 76A: 2-Door Convertible, Standard Bucket Seats   
Exterior Paint T: Candyapple Red
Interior Trim D9: Parchment Vinyl and Parchment Rosette Vinyl with Palomino
Date 27J: 27 September, First Year
DSO: Denver
Rear Axle: 2.80:1
Transmission: C-4 Automatic
Assembly Plant: Dearborn, MI
Engine: 289 2V
Unit #: 121538


The car boasts:

the C code 289 V8 with 2V Carb
Correct smooth shifting Cruise-O-Matic
Factory Correct Steering Wheel
Aftermarket AM/FM Stereo in the dash
Performance Tuned Dual Exhaust with Trumpet Tips through the rear valance
Factory Master Guide Power Steering
Highly desirable Front Disc Brakes
Finished in Freshly Buffed and Waxed Diamond Gloss Candy Apple Red
Near New Parchment Vinyl Top with Plastic Rear Window
Correct Palomino Bucket Seat Interior
Full Length Ribbed Rocker Moldings
Safety Guard Padded Dash along with Running Pony Floor Mats and Front and Rear Seat Belts
Factory Instrumentation
Chrome side Rear View Mirrors and Day Night Interior Rear View
Optional Styled Steel Wheels with Ford Crest Center Caps
Newer BFG Raised White Letter Radial Tires
Detailed Engine Bay and Trunk with Mat Jack and Spare with covers.

Ford's biggest success of the sixties and the originator of the 'Pony car' concept was essentially a sporty compact car but with a now legendary long hood and short deck proportions, built on Falcon and Fairlane chassis and drive-train components, the Ford Mustang was introduced in April 1964 as '65 models and within a year became the fastest selling car of all time; with these early production cars now carrying special favor! The upgraded V8 from the Falcon six cylinder engine was the 260 c.i. V8 produced on the same assembly line with other 1964 Fords, the early models were titled as 1965 models although they were actually from the 1964 production era. After September 1964 the 260 V8 was dropped in favor of the larger 289 V8 like this particular car.

This particular example boasts its original 'Candyapple Red' (T code) color paint with a 'Parchment & Rosette Crinkle Vinyl with Palomino' (D9 trim code) standard interior and was built with the C4 automatic transmission and a 2.80:1 axle. 

This particular example has obviously been very well preserved and maintained and the car drives beautifully with no known mechanical issues whatsoever. It must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a very striking example which turns heads wherever she goes! The engine is extremely strong and responsive and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.