This 1966 Ford Mustang GT fastback underwent a refurbishment in 1994 that is noted to have involved modifying the A-code V8 to displace 313ci and repainting the body in Ivy Green. It was acquired by the seller in 2008 and was subsequently modified with a retrofitted Ford Racing T-5 five-speed manual transmission in 2013. The car wears black lower-body stripes and rides on Koni adjustable shocks along with 14″ Shelby GT350–style aluminum wheels. Inside, the black vinyl–trimmed seats are accompanied by a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel, a Hurst shifter, Rally-Pac gauges, and Simpson latch-and-link front lap belts. The engine is fitted with a Holley carburetor, a PerTronix ignition, and Cobra-branded finned valve covers, and further equipment includes a dual exhaust system, front disc brakes, and a 1″ front sway bar. This Mustang fastback is now offered with partial service records and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car was delivered from the factory in Sauterne Gold and was repainted in Ivy Green as part of the aforementioned 1994 refurbishment. Additional exterior details include GT fender badging and black lower-body stripes along with a bullet-style driver-side mirror and dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear fascia. The installed fog lamps are not wired, the windshield wiper washers do not work, and the removed antenna has been filled with a rubber plug. The seller notes that the black California license plates are not included in the sale.
The 14″ Shelby GT350–style aluminum wheels are wrapped with Cooper Cobra Radial GT Tires tires measuring 215/60. The car rides on a lowered suspension with Koni adjustable shocks, and a 1″ sway bar has been added up front. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are trimmed in black vinyl, which extends to the dash and door panels. Simpson latch-and-link lap belts have been added in addition to a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel paired with a Hurst shifter. A blanking plate is fitted in place of the removed radio, and a switch to operate the horn is installed on the steering column. The turn signals do not auto-cancel, and the cabin heater does not work.
A Rally-Pac tachometer and clock sit ahead of a 140-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, amperage, and coolant temperature. A secondary Sunpro oil-pressure gauge has been added under the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 8k miles, approximately 4k of which have been added under current ownership. True mileage is unknown.
According to the seller, the factory 289ci V8 was rebuilt to displace 313ci and fitted with a high-lift camshaft and roller rockers under previous ownership. The engine wears Cobra-branded finned valve covers and is further equipped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor and a PerTronix ignition.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Ford Racing Super Duty T-5 five-speed manual transmission that was installed under current ownership in 2013. Additional work at that time is said to have involved replacing the clutch assembly as well as rebuilding the rear differential. The dual exhaust system features an H-pipe as well as aftermarket mufflers. The seller notes rust on various underbody components.
The warranty number is consistent with a 1966 Mustang fastback that was built in Dearborn, Michigan, and equipped with a 289ci V8. Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:
- Body 63B – Fastback with luxury interior
- Color Z – Sauterne Gold paint
- Trim 66 – Black luxury upholstery
- Date 02L – November 2, 1965, build date
- DSO 71 – Los Angeles district sales office
- Axle 1 – 3.00:1 conventional rear axle ratio
- Trans. 5 – Four-speed manual transmission
