Detail Info for: Ford : Mustang 1966 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE, 289 4 BBL, AUTO, A/C

Transaction Info
Sold On:
03/18/2012
Price:
$ 22433.00
Condition:
Mileage:
54853
Location:
DURHAM, NC, 27705
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1966 Ford Mustang
Submodel Body Type:
Convertible
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
6F08XXXXXXX
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
LET ME START BY SAYING THAT IF YOU DO NOT WANT ATTENTION, THUMBS UP IN TRAFFIC, OR NUMEROUS NEW FRIEDS AND ACQUAINTENCES DON'T BID ON THIS CAR !! 1966 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE, CANDY APPLE RED .LOADED WITH FACTORY OPTIONS SUCH AS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, PONY INTERIOR IN PARCHMENT AND RED, FULL INTERIOR DECOR GROUP WHICH INCLUDES ALL WOODGRAIN TRIM, INCLUDING THE SHIFTER HANDLE AND WOODEN STEERING WHEEL, FULL CONSOLE, AIR CONDITIONING,POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP, DAY NIGHT MIRROR, LUGGAGE RACK, DUAL DOOR MIRRORS, AND PARADE BOOT. IN ADDITION TO THE FACTORY OPTIONS, IT ALSO HAS: MAGNUM 500 RIMS, INCLUDING THE SPARE. FULL LENGTH HEADERS STAINLESS STEEL FLOWMASTER DUAL EXHAUST TRUMPET EXHAUST EXITING THROUGH REAR VALANCE SHELBY HOOD SCOOP GT GAS CAP AND GT EMBLEMS GT FOG LIGHTS WITH UNDER DASH SWITCH ENGINE DRESSUP KIT, CHROME AIR CLEANER, CHROME VALVE COVERS, CHROME BRAKE FLUID RESEVOIR CAP, ETC. THERE MIGHT BE SOMETHING THAT I'M FORGETTING, BUT, THIS CAR HAS JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING EXCEPT DISC BRAKES. THE DRUM BRAKES WORK PERFECTLY AND STOP THE CAR ON A DIME. THE TIRES ARE IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. THE SPARE IS BRAND NEW AND HAS NEVER BEEN ON THE CAR. THIS CAR IS NOT A TRAILER QUEEN OR A SHOW CAR THAT GETS TRAILERED TO MUSTANG SHOWS AND EVENTS, BUT, IS A MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE ATTENTION GRABBER THAT ANYONE WOULD BE PROUD TO OWN AND DRIVE. THE CAR HAS BEEN GONE OVER FROM FRONT TO BACK AND IS IN EXCELLENT WORKING ORDER AND CAN BE DRIVEN ANYWHERE WITH CONFIDENCE. HAS NEW GAS TANK SENDING UNIT AND FLOAT, NEW SPARK PLUS , WIRES AND DISTRIBUTOR, NEW FUEL PUMP, NEW BATTERY AND A NEW STARTER. THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THIS CAR HAD A SMALL COLLECTION OF CLASSICS AND MUSCLE CARS AND DROVE THEM ON A ROTATIONAL BASIS. THE CAR HAS NOT SEEN RAIN IN A NUMBER OF YEARS, ALWAYS GARAGED, TAKEN TO VARIOUS SHOWS AND DRIVEN ON WEEKENDS, ETC., YOU GET THE PICTURE. THE CAR RUNS AND DRIVES BETTER THAN NEW, IT'S VERY RESPONSIVE, NO RATTLES, NO SQUEAKS, VERY TIGHT FRONT END, NO PLAY IN THE STEERING LIKE YOU FIND IN A LOT OF THESE CARS. THE MOTOR IS A 289 BORED 30 OVER WITH 302 HEADS AND A 600 SERIES CARB. IT PERFORMS EXTREMELY WELL AND SOUNDS GREAT WITH THE FLOWMASTER DUAL EXHAUST. NOT LOUD, BUT, YOU KNOW IT'S A MUSTANG 289. THE CAR IS A PLEASURE TO DRIVE AND CRUISES AT 70 MPH ALL DAY, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS LIKE NEW CONDITION AND FITS VERY TIGHT, SO THERE IS NO WIND NOISE. THE REAR WINDOW IS ALSO LIKE NEW WITH NO FOGGING. THE POWER TOP WORKS LIKE THE DAY IT LEFT THE FACTORY. ALL GUAGES WORK, SIGNAL LIGHTS WORK, ALL LIGHTS BOTH INSIDE AND OUT WORK, HORN BLOWS, WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN, IT'S A FUN CAR TO DRIVE. THIS CAR STARTED LIFE AS A WELL OPTIONED T CODE, THAT IS NOW THE CAR THAT EVERYONE WANTS. IT HAS ALSO HAD NEW REAR LEAF SPRINGS AND NEW FRONT COILS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS WHICH, NO DOUBT, ACCOUNTS FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL RIDE AND HANDLING. THIS IS A 46 YEAR OLD CAR THAT IS A TRUE AMERICAN CLASSIC. IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS. THE RESERVE ON THIS CAR IS MORE THAN REASONABLE FOR THE QUALITY OF CAR THAT IT IS. IN FACT, IT WILL LIKELY BRING MORE THAN THE SET RESERVE PRICE AND IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY. IT IS NOT PRICED INTO THE STRATROSPHERE, LIKE A LOT OF THESE CARS ARE AND COULD BE MADE INTO A SHOW CAR OR TRAILER QUEEN WITH VERY LITTLE EFFORT. THE FLOORS, TRUNK FRONT AND REAR FRAME RAILS AND TORQUE BOXES ARE ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE BODY IS RUST FREE AND VERY STRAIGHT, WITH THE GAPS AND SHUT LINES BEING BETTER THAN FACTORY. THE PAINT IS NOT A 10,000.00 PAINT JOB BUT IS ALL ROUND VERY NICE. SHINES JUST LIKE YOU SEE IN THE PHOTOS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN A DRIVER AND DOES HAVE SOME NICS BUT CERTAINLY NOTHING MAJOR. NO RUST BUBBLES OR SCRATCHES. THE CHROME IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, BUT, NOT 40,000.00 SHOW QUALITY. YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME AND INSPECT THE CAR, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DO SO THIS IS A GREAT VENUE TO PURCHASE A CAR, SO LETS KEEP IT THAT WAY SINCE WE ARE ALL ADULTS. BID ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE FUNDS TO BUY THE CAR, IT'S ONLY FAIR TO THOSE THAT DO HAVE THE FUNDS . THIS CAR IS 46 YEARS OLD AND DOES NOT HAVE AN EXISTING WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE CAR IS FOR SALE LOCALLY AND I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE RESERVE BEING MET. ONCE THE RESERVE IS MET THE CAR WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON EBAY. A NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF 1000.00 IS TO BE PAID WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION. FINAL PAYMENT TO BE PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION. PAYMENT MAY BE MADE BY CASH, BANK CERTIFIED CHECK, OR BANK TRANSFER. SHIPPING IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. I WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOUR CARRIER REGARDING PICK UP TIME FOR THE CAR. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING. I WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING THE CAR AND YOU CAN CONTACT ME THROUGH EBAY EMAIL, OR AT 919-767-9283. PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE IF YOUR CALL IS NOT ANSWERED AND I WILL RETURN YOUR CALL ASAP. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDS ON THIS GREAT AMERICAN ICON. I WILL ALSO SELL WORLWIDE, SO IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE THE USA, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BID ON THE CAR.On Mar-12-12 at 07:20:17 PDT, seller added the following information: JUST ADDED PHOTOS OF THE MOTOR, WHICH I HAD MISSED WHEN UPLOADING THE PICTURES. THE INTAKE IS AN ALUMINUM EDELBROCK PERFORMER.