This 1966 Ford Mustang is a C-code coupe that spent approximately two decades dormant before it was recommissioned in 2012 and subsequently acquired by the seller. A refurbishment that culminated in 2019 included patching the floor pans, re-plating the bumpers, replacing the trunk pan and various body panels, refinishing the car in white, and reupholstering the seats in black vinyl as well as modifying the car with a front disc brake conversion kit, a dual-bowl brake master cylinder, an aluminum intake manifold, a four-barrel carburetor, Pertronix electronic ignition, a front anti-roll bar, a “Shelby drop” for the front control arms, lowered front coil springs, roller spring perches, and mid-eye 4.5-leaf rear springs. Power is provided by a 289ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes a driver-side mirror, 16″ Vintage Wheel Works wheels, a cabin heater, and an AM radio. This Mustang is offered with refurbishment photos, removed parts, and a clean Kentucky title in the seller’s name.

The car left the factory finished in Wimbledon White (M), and refurbishment work performed in 2018 and 2019 included patching the floor pans, re-plating the chrome-finished bumpers, and replacing the trunk pan, outer wheel wells, and various body panels as well as repainting the body. Additional exterior details include a driver-side mirror, bright rocker panel trim, and “289” fender badges. Blemishes on various surfaces are identified by the seller in the gallery below.

Five-spoke 16″ Vintage Wheel Works wheels are mounted with 225/50 BFGoodrich g-Force Sport tires. The seller states that the suspension has been modified with a front anti-roll bar and a “Shelby drop” for the control arms as well as lowered front coil springs, roller spring perches, and mid-eye 4.5-leaf rear springs. A front disc brake conversion kit with a dual-bowl master cylinder has been fitted, while the car is equipped with drum brakes at the rear.

The front bucket seats and the rear bench seat were reupholstered in black vinyl as part of the refurbishment, at which time the headliner and carpets were replaced. Appointments include a cabin heater, a push-button AM radio, and crank windows. The right-side turn signal does not self-cancel and the hazard light switch is inoperative.

A three-spoke steering wheel fronts the central 140-mph speedometer, which is flanked by gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, amperage, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 2k miles and has reportedly rolled over at least once, and the seller estimates having added 3k miles under current ownership.

The 289ci V8 was refinished as part of the refurbishment, at which time the flywheel was machined. The seller states that the car was fitted with an aluminum intake manifold, a four-barrel carburetor, and a Pertronix electronic ignition system in 2023. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a rear axle with 2.80:1 gears.

Additional underside photos can be viewed in the gallery below.

Photos illustrating various stages of the refurbishment can be viewed in the gallery below.

The warranty number is consistent with a 1966 Mustang coupe that was built in Dearborn, Michigan, and equipped with a 289ci V8. Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:

• Body 65A — Coupe with standard interior
• Color M — Wimbledon White paint
• Trim 26 — Black vinyl with Black trim
• Date 02M — December 2, 1965 build date
• DSO 51 — Denver district sales office
• Axle 6 — 2.80:1 conventional rear axle ratio
• Trans 5 — Four-speed manual transmission