1966 Ford Mustang

2+2 Fastback Other

8 - Cyl.

Manual

6T09C197159

Gasoline

Normal 0 0 1 2043 11647 self 97 23 14303 11.1539 0 0 0 1966 Mustang 2+2 FastbackShelby Inspired Replica/Restomod Offering for auction is this stunning “Bright Atlantic Blue” with “Gold Dust” Le Mans Stripes Classic 1966 Mustang 2+2 Fastback. This Mustang was restored as a Shelby inspired GT 350H Replica and has evolved to what is now a Shelby inspired Replica/Restomod. The vehicle is powered by a Ford Racing SVO “High Performance” 302 ci, 340 hp "Crate Motor" backed up by a “gas friendly” Tremec T-5, 5 Speed manual transmission and delivers its power to the ground through a heavy duty, mechanical linkage clutch and 9 inch Currie rear end with a 3:50/1 ratio Trac-Lock differential. Considering the vehicle’s approximate 8.5 pound per horsepower power to weight ratio this is a "very fast" car and a REAL "Head Turner"!This 45 years “young” vehicle is solid, dependable and although perhaps just a bit “too nice” to do so, could easily make a reliable and fun daily driver. The vehicle’s restoration was begun in late 2001 and completed in early 2002 and was originally trimmed out to replicate a Shelby GT 350H, Hertz Rental Car Edition. I purchased the vehicle in March of 2003 with 823 “post restoration” miles on the” clock” and have owned and enjoyed the vehicle for 8 years this past March. The vehicle’s “post restoration” mileage is now at less than 2200 (see ODO picture in this listing). These added miles were accumulated predominantly in driving to and from car shows, cruise nights, weekend cruising and service appointments. While in my possession the car has never been involved in any traffic or other accidents nor has it had any type of major mechanical failure. Essentially, the vehicle is in as good of condition as the day I took delivery. I did take a great “leap of faith” when I bought this vehicle “sight unseen” and except for photographs the previous owner had posted "on line" and the information they provided to me via e-mail and phone calls the first time I saw the vehicle was the day I took delivery from the shipper. I was not and have never been disappointed with this car from the moment the delivery service turned over the car’s "throaty" 302 engine and backed it off the truck into the Colorado “mile high” mid-day sun. A stunning "head turning" vehicle then (many thumbs up on the first drive home) and remains, even more so, a stunning "head turner" today, hundreds of "thumbs ups" later. In early 2008, after watching, as well as appreciating, the ever increasing Restomod popularity in “Muscle Car” restoration I made the decision to further modify the vehicle to achieve a more “modern day” Restomod appearance while at the same time retaining the vehicle’s overall Shelby inspired, classic Mustang “Pony Car” look. The vehicle’s exterior is finished in a high gloss Ford “Bright Atlantic Blue” with “Gold Dust” Shelby “over-the-top” Le Mans stripes and "Gold" GT 350H side stripe decals. The over-the-top stripes are paint applied and then over coated with clear coat to achieve a “ridge-less to the touch” feel. A spare set of new “Gold” side stripe decals is included with the vehicle and, if desired, can be used to modify the current side stripe GT 350H designation to GT 350 or to a solid side stripe with no model designation. My plan was to replace the “H” with a “C” (By modifying the “G”) to signify my "personally created" GT 350C “Cobra Edition”. At the time of its restoration the vehicle’s interior replicated the Shelby GT 350H interior trim scheme. The one exception is the air conditioning. As part of my Restomod changes in 2008 I added “Procar” Rally Recliner, deep bolstered bucket seats. The “Procar” seats have "tons" of lateral support and are immensely more stylish and comfortable than the stock Mustang bucket seats. This is a great drivability improvement if you are an aging "Senior Gear-Head" like me. At the same time I added a “Pony Interior” full door panel kit and “Hump Hugger” center console with a Shelby Cobra badge. The “fold down” rear seat is still trimmed out with base Mustang upholstery installed new during the restoration. For the buyer who may wish to use the rear seat and desires matching upholstery I am including with the vehicle brand new, in its unopened box, “Procar” Rally rear seat upholstery. I just never got around to having the “Procar” upholstery installed because for me the car has always been a “2 seater”. All of the exterior and interior upgrades I have performed, excepting the "American Racing Equipment" Cobra Wheels and BFG Tires, were completed with parts, components and materials I purchased new from “Mustangs Unlimited”. The vehicle’s numerous other features are itemized later in this listing by specific category: exterior, interior, power and driveline, chassis, wheels and tires, engine bay, trunk and safety. The vehicle has always been garaged and driven mostly during the summer months. During the winter months the vehicle was driven only when weather permitted and roads were clear and dry. The vehicle has been caught in rain once while returning from a car show. I am a non-smoker and the car still smells new inside. As a reminder to all potential buyers, all classic and collector cars are inherently ongoing “projects” and the new owner of this vehicle, to suit their personal needs and preferences, will most likely further modify the vehicle. For example, I never got around to installing “tunes”. The vehicle comes with a period correct Ford AM, pushbutton radio, but has no under dash-mounted speaker. I have never attempted to determine whether or not the radio is functional. For me, the "tune" of the 302 as "sung" through the Flowmasters was more than adequate "listening enjoyment".As this is not a sale involving “numbers matching” or any need for authenticating Shelby registry there is minimal documentation available for the vehicle. With the exception of the work that I have personally performed or I had performed by an automotive retail resource, the majority of the facts I have related in this listing regarding the vehicle’s restoration and equipment I obtained from the seller at the time I purchased the vehicle 8 years ago. In the time I have owned the vehicle I have found no reason to doubt the previous owner’s claims. Although this vehicle is extremely well restored it has been driven both by the previous owner and myself and it is not without a very few minor flaws. There are three areas of paint flaws that were present when I purchased the vehicle, 1) the passenger side headlight surround has a small stone chip, 2) the passenger side fender has a small touched up area along it's trailing edge adjacent to the windshield’s lower bright metal trim, and 3) there is a small area of very small bumps between the driver side fastback roof’s trailing end and the trunk opening. My sense is this is a paint flaw that occurred when the car was painted at the time of restoration and is NOT the result of any rust related issues. I say this with confidence as this area hasn’t changed in appearance during the 8 years I have owned the vehicle. Finally, the driver side vent wing seal does not fully seat when closed and latched and again I just never got around to addressing this issue. TERMS Of SALE:This vehicle is being offered “As Is” with no warranty, expressed or implied. The vehicle purchase must be executed in accordance with the payment terms and conditions of this listing and eBay rules and policies. An initial $500 non-refundable PayPal deposit is required within 24 hours of auction end, balance to be paid in full within 7 days of auction end. Under no circumstances will the vehicle be released or shipped until full payment has been made and all funds have cleared all financial institutions involved. The buyer is responsible for any and all applicable sales taxes, license and registration fees subsequent to taking ownership of the vehicle.This vehicle is being sold on a Bill of Sale as required in the State of Colorado. The Seller warrants to the Buyer the Seller has full authority to sell and transfer the subject vehicle, and that the subject vehicle is sold free of all liens, encumbrances, liabilities and adverse claims of every nature and description whatsoever. The Seller has no knowledge of any hidden defects in and to the Vehicle, and believes to the best of the Seller's knowledge that the Vehicle being sold is in good operating condition. The Buyer shall pay all taxes, fees and transportation costs as outlined in the Vehicle Transport section of this listing. VEHICLE TRANSPORT: The buyer is responsible for making local pick-up and shipping arrangements. To this end the seller will assist the buyer with the buyer’s local pick-up or long distance shipping arrangements in accordance with the following: 1) The seller will work with the buyer to assure the vehicle is ready for pick-up on the agreed upon day and at the agreed upon time, and 2) The seller will, to the fullest extent possible, assist the shipper in assuring the vehicle is properly and safely loaded for transport. The buyer is solely responsible for making all shipping arrangements and is responsible for all shipping costs. EARLY TERMINATION: The Seller reserves the right to end this listing at any time due to a local sale or sale through other advertising venues.INTERNATIONAL SALES:PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT selling this vehicle internationally. Should you have any questions about this classic Mustang please do not hesitate to contact me via the eBay e-mail system and I will reply as quickly as possible. Please note that due to the Labor Day Holiday I will not be answering questions received on September 5, 2011 until the day after the holiday. Thank you!! The following is an itemized list of the vehicle’s key features (not necessarily all inclusive): Exterior: Finished in Ford “Bright Atlantic Blue” metallic clear coat with “Gold Dust” Shelby style “over-the-top” Le Mans stripes. The over the top stripes are painted on and not decals and were over coated with clear coat to achieve a “ridge-less to the touch” feel. Exterior finish was completed at time of restoration. The vehicle has "Gold" Shelby style GT 350H side stripe decals.Shelby GT350 style fiberglass hood with "molded in" functional hood scoop installed new at time of restoration. The hood is supported by the recommended light tension fiberglass hood springsShelby style rear Plexiglas quarter windows installed new at time of restorationShelby GT-350 Badging on rear fascia installed new at time of restorationShelby style GT350 side scoops with functional rear brake cooling ducts installed new at time of restorationShelby style GT 350 Cobra gas cap installed new at time of restorationShelby style lanyard retained, hood pins installed new at time of restorationFront and rear bumpers, grill, grill surround trim, door handles, locks, headlights, turn signal lights, taillights, driver and passenger door window surrounds and vent wing frames, radio antenna all installed new at time of restorationFront fender “302 High Performance” badges added in July 2008 Interior: Black Shelby GT 350 inspired interior. Dash pad, carpeting (note: no carpet fading even under rear “greenhouse”), headliner, sun visors, instrument cluster and glove box trim, clutch, brake and accelerator pedal accents, Shelby door sills and all other interior soft and hard trim installed new at time of restoration.“Procar” Rally Recliner Bucket Seats and matching custom fit “Procar” slider adjustment adapters installed new in July 2008. These seats have deep side bolsters on the seat bottom and backrest. The seats have adjustable headrests, they recline and tilt forward and have a map pocket on the seat back. Note: The vehicle comes with a “Procar” Rally matching rear seat upholstery kit (requires installation) manufactured from the same material and pattern as the “Procar” Rally front seats.“Humphugger” Console with Cobra Badge installed new in July 2008. Note: this console installs with its integral Velcro fasteners and requires no vehicle modification. The console can be easily removed and reinstalled whenever desiredMustang “Pony” Interior Door Panel full kit installed new in July 2008Shelby style GT 350 Roll Bar with Roll bar mounted, color coordinated fire extinguisher (should be checked for adequate charge) installed new at time of restorationLecarra wood steering wheel rimmed in Marine Mahogany riveted to a one piece, three spoke billet aluminum frame and finished with a Cobra horn button installed new at time of restoration.Shelby style GT 350 Cobra Dash Mounted Tachometer installed new at time of restorationAll new rear folding seat chrome trim installed new at time of restorationFully functional instrumentation, heater/defroster, foot-well vents and interior lighting.“Cold Air” air conditioning installed new at time of restoration and uses “Freeze 12” EPA compliant refrigerantPeriod correct Ford AM "push-button" radio. Note: Radio functionality never determinedCobra Logo embroidered floor mats front driver and passenger side and matching rear driver and passenger floor mats (rear mats do not come from the manufacturer with embroidered Cobra Logo) added new in July 2003. Power and Driveline: 302 ci, 340 hp, Aluminum Head, SVO Motorsports crate engine installed new at time of restoration Edelbrock Victor Jr. 302 intake manifold with Edelbrock 600 CFM, four-barrel carburetor equipped with electric chokeCobra finned aluminum Valve Covers with Black wrinkle finish, polished ribs and lettering.·Ford Racing finned aluminum air cleaner lid with Black wrinkle finish, polished ribs and lettering.Complete “MSD” Electronic Ignition System installed new at time of restorationFord Tremec T-5, 5 Speed manual transmission installed new at time of restoration. Period correct style shifter including simulated reverse lock out and shift knob with 5 speed shift pattern installed new in July 2008Heavy-duty clutch with mechanical linkage installed new at time of restorationNew 9 inch “Currie” rear end with a 3:50 to 1 gear ratio “Trac-Lock” positraction installed at time of restorationTri-Y headers, ceramic coated installed new at time of restorationFlowmaster “high flow” dual exhaust system installed new at time of restoration Chassis and Suspension: “Traction Master” traction bars, front and rear Sway Bars installed new at time of restorationNew gas tank installed at time of restorationAll gas and brake lines and new emergency brake cabling installed new at time of restorationFront and rear disc brakes installed new at time of restoration Wheels and Tires: Restomod “Staggered Look” Shelby licensed “American Racing Equipment” Cobra Aluminum wheels with period correct “deep dish” tri-bar style “Knock Off" style spinners mounted on BFG, G-Force “ZR” rated tires installed new in July of 2009Front:17 inch diameter x 7.0 wide x 4.5 inch diameter 5 bolt pattern mounted on 205/45 ZR-17 TiresRear:17 inch diameter x 8.0 inch wide x 4.5 inch diameter bolt pattern mounted on 245/40 ZR-17 Tires Engine Bay: Export Brace stiffening frame, chrome finish, installed new at time of restorationMonte Carlo shock tower cross brace, chrome finish, installed new at time of restoration“Desert Cooler” 4-Row radiator installed new at time of restorationWire harnesses, cabling, radiator, heater and A/C hoses installed new at time of restoration Trunk: New, never used full size spare tire mounted on a 15 inch diameter Magnum 500 Wheel installed new at time of restoration (Note: When I took delivery the car was running 15" Magnum 500 wheels on Good Year tires to correctly replicate the GT 350H exterior trim scheme. This is the reason for the Magnum 500 spare)Black vinyl spare tire cover installed new in July 2009Period correct trunk floor mat installed new at time of restorationPeriod correct trunk speckle finish paint applied new at time of restorationScissor style tire Jack, lug nut wrench, jack stand base spare tire retainer added new at time of restorationFully functional “interior to trunk” pass through latching hatch installed new at time of restoration Safety features: Disc brakes front and rear installed new at time of restorationFully functional emergency brake systemShelby style 3 inch wide Lap Belts installed new at time of restoration. These driver and passenger side extra wide 3" lap belts feature quick release latches and genuine leather protective padsAdjustable front seat headrests Also Included with the vehicle: New, never used, custom fit for 1965/1966 Mustang car cover (requires installation of radio antenna grommet)Front window, accordion style and flip out type “sunshades” (Note: the flip out shades were used to protect rear seat back carpeting from sun fading)Period correct Ford and Shelby Owner’s ManualsFord Shop Manuals, “Mustang Data Plate Decoder” and “Ford High Performance Parts Identifier” manualsMSD Ignition owner’s manualTwo (2) Mustang “Pony” emblem vinyl tote bags for carrying your car show or other itemsSpare set of Gold GT 350H Side Stripe decals purchased new in July 2009 New air filter element for car show use On Sep-05-11 at 15:53:02 PDT, seller added the following information: If you would like to see and hear (think Bullitt) this awesome car in action e-mail galaxyquest@comcast.net using the subject line "Video Request" and I will send you a couple of short video clips as soon as it is possible to do so. This e-mail address is for obtaining the aforementioned video clips only and will not be used for any other communication related to this listing. Questions about the car or the listing itself should be forwarded to me via the regular eBay e-mail system. Thanks!!