1966 Ford Mustang

Sprint 200 Coupe

3.3L 3277CC 200Cu. In. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspira

Manual

6r07t161206

Clear

GAS

This is a fantastic bone stock, numbers matching, California black plate 1966 mustang coupe with the Sprint 200 package. These inline six 3 speeds are very rare, as many have been converted to v8 s over the years. A shame because this engine has a lot of torque, when coupled with the manual transmission it is a really fun car to drive, is bomb proof simple and reliable, and gets pretty good mileage. The sprint 200 package added some flair to this basic coupe. It included a pin stripe-matching the interior, wire spinner hubcaps, a really nice center console with ash tray, hidden storage, and extra interior lighting, and a chrome air cleaner with a custom decal.This car is more of a high end driver than a show car, but it is highly collectable and will not diminish in value. Nada price guide gives an value of $13,405. Just Professionally inspected with market analysis, value determined to be $9,500-$11,000. Report below, personal information omitted. Report generated by very experienced, respected professional classic car appraiser who inspected the car in person. I bought this car in the San Jose, California area, where it spent its whole life including manufacture. I bought it as a fun thing my daughter and i could enjoy together, but she is headed off to college and prefers a more modern car anyway. This is taking up room in my garage and I want a 4WD for going up to Tahoe. Believe me it is not easy to part with, every time I take it out I want to keep it. Whoever gets this will not be disappointed. As I said this is a remarkable survivor, given it is almost 50 years old.It has original Black plates (cool license plate number if you are from Boston), original wire spinner hub caps (in Great condition these alone are worth hundreds of dollars), original keys; I even have the original bill of sale. Original push button am radio. The previous owner, who really babied this car, rebuilt the transmission and spent extra to keep the original asychro gears. The only modifications are, the previous owner installed front head rests as a safety measure. I don't mind the way they look so I kept them. The car comes with replacement seat covers if you want to remove them. He also included matching shoulder belts, which I never installed. This car drives great, starts right up, no smoke. I believe mileage is correct, based on documentation I have, but cannot be certain. Body is straight and super sound, remarkably rust free, no rot. It does have a bit of surface rust here and there which is very typical and no problem. Always garaged. Interior is fantastic. I mentioned this car is a driver, this is why I say that, or what the car needs. Everything works on car, but reverse lights. Never attempted to fix.There are a few very small paint chips, none bigger than a pea. Overall paint is shiny and looks fantastic.There are a couple of very small dings on hood, smaller than dime. Overall body is straight as an arrow, looks like new. These cars were assembled by hand, have bigger gaps than we are used to on modern cars, part of the charm. In fact this is one way you can tell this is an unmolested example. Show cars loose points if gaps look too modern.Drivers window needs new rubber. I never ever drive in the rain, so didn't bother to fix. Window crank on drivers door, the one that gets used the most works ok, but not as new.Padded dash has one crack, but i have a perfect replacement, see pictures, not a reproduction, an original dash.Engine block could use to be painted, and engine compartment looks pretty good, but could use a fresh coat of paint as well. The oil pan was mistakenly painted ford blue, was not painted from factory. I will make car available to local buyers who would like to inspect prior to auction, based on my availability.I reserve the right to cancel auction as car is also for sale locally. Please, please do not bid, unless you intend to buy. I require a $1000.00 deposit within 24 hours of auction close via pay pal. Deposit is non-refundable. I will not keep if you are not happy with car, but i will if you back out due to cold feet, or buyers remorse. Remainder via pay pal, certified funds or cash within 5 days. I will help with shipping at buyers expense. I will store for up to two weeks free of charge. Market Analysis for Mr. **** *****July 11, 2014 Vehicle Description Year:__1966__Make:_Ford_Model:_Mustang_ Body Style:_2D Hardtop Coupe_ VIN # 6R07T****** VIN Decodes As: 1966 (6), San Jose [R] Mustang 2D HT bucket seat (07) 6 Cylinder 200 cid (T) production sequence # (******) Data Plate Decodes As: Mustang 2D HT (65A), White Exterior Color (M), Blue Interior Color (22) Build Date Feb. 02 (02 B) Production Total, 1966: 422,416 (standard Mustang 2 door hardtop).​BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The 1966 Mustangs were only slightly restyled this year. The most noticeable change was the floating horse in the front grille; other changes included a redesigned gas cap, bright hood lip molding, standard rocker panel moldings, back-up lights standard, 5-dial instrument cluster and padded sun visors. A 1966 FORD MUSTANG 2D HARDTOP IN THE MARKETPLACE TODAY: Auction trends over the past few years show an upward trend in value for the base V8 2D hardtops, 2012-2014, and this would tend to bring up the less desirable 6 cylinder models along with them. The appreciation has not been dramatic because these cars are still extremely plentiful, (Ford made a lot of Mustangs in 1966, and a lot of 6 cylinder cars) but it's getting harder and harder to find unmolested, unmodified, rust-free examples. Many 6 cylinder cars are subsequently upgraded with V8 “crate” engines (remanufactured 289 or 302 Ford engines of various lineages and time periods) and 5-speed manual transmissions, or strengthened automatic transmissions. Few 6 cylinder cars are restored to stock specification, and therefore they tend to be valued lower than their V8 counterparts, perhaps as much as 25% less. The pecking order is K Code V8, 4 barrel 289, 2 barrel 289 and 1 barrel 200/6. In terms of tranmissions, the pecking order would be 4-speed, automatic, 3-speed manual. In terms of body type, it would be convertible, fastback, coupe. GT option of course trumps base model. Other desirable options are pony interior, buckets, AC. The “Sprint 200” package is worth a few hundred dollars extra. Page 2, Market Analysis, 1966 Ford Mustang 2D Standard Hardtop 65A GRADING THIS PARTICULAR 1966 Ford Mustang 2D Hartop : Most appraisers use a grading scale of #5 through #1, with a #5 car being one that needs a complete restoration, a #4 being a drivable car with obvious needs, a #3 a completely operable and very respectable looking driver, a ”20-footer”, a #2 being a very sharp clean car capable of being in and possibly winning a prize in a local show, and a #1 car being a better than new, perfect restoration. In the appraiser’s opinion, this 1966 Mustang VIN 6R0&T****** appears to be, from a physical inspection done on the car, a Number 3 --a car that is a very presentable “driver”, and where most flaws drop out from a few feet away. Closer inspection reveals wear and tear to the exterior trim, some amateur paintwork here and there, a little filler in the lower rear panels (probably not very serious), a crack in the dash padding, and wear and tear to interior trim pieces. The car runs well and is still more than suitable for a neighborhood “show and shine” presentation. It's a car to be driven and enjoyed, not judged in a contest. VALUE: (By Comparables) Here are some sample asking prices recently found, for roughly comparable cars currently for sale, or recently sold. In some cases, please note that the appraiser has declared the comparable to be somewhat “better” than the subject car, based on descriptions and photos. 1965 through 1967 Mustangs are shown. '66 Coupe, “restored”, automatic 6 cylinder, red/white, photos show a very nice car top to bottom. Asking $11,900. '65 Coupe, 6 cylinder, manual 3 speed, new shocks, brakes, maroon paint w/ olive interior, no rust, very sound car. Photos show clean car. Asking $11,500. '66 Coupe, 3 California owners since new, 6 cylinder, automatic, white/black, buckets, very nice car Asking $9,950. Page 3, Market Analysis, 1966 Ford Mustang 2D Standard Hardtop 65A COMMENTS On Comparables: The comparables listed above suggest that solid #3/3+ cars that are ready to drive but are not of show quality advertise in the $10,000--$12,000 range. For cars in better condition, and with better options, and of “local show quality”, that is #2 cars with V8 power, prices seem to range in the $13.5K--$20K range, depending on options and mods. Cars that are running and complete but need some serious attention are in the$3,000 to $5,000 range. VALUE: (By Price Guides): Old Cars Price Guide: ​#3 $11,480 Collector Car Market Review: #3 $9,350 Cars of Particular Interest: ​#3 $10,975 NADA Classic Car Guide ​Average retail (3#+ car) $12,405 COMMENTS On Price Guides: The guides seem to be in general agreement, which suggests that they have some confidence in their numbers. The price guide values seem to reflect current asking prices quite accurately. All price guides deduct for the 6 cylinder option. VALUE By eBay Historical Auction Results: A review of 190 auctions on eBay of 65-66 Mustang 6 cylinder coupes spanning 2013-2014, showed the following averaged-out results: Excellent: $12,200Good: $8,100 Note: “Excellent” and “Good” are descriptions assigned by the sellers, not eBay. Page 4, Market Analysis, 1966 Ford Mustang 2D Standard Hardtop 65A CONCLUSION ON FAIR MARKET VALUE I would estimate that the current fair market value of this 1966 Ford Mustang 2D Hardtop, based upon physical inspection of the car, on my research of comparables for sale and auction results, and taking into consideration the car's need, would be in the range of:: $9,500 to $11,000 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 5, Market Analysis, 1966 Ford Mustang 2D Standard Hardtop 65A In summary, the positive factors in evaluating this car are: 1. California history. People like “California” cars.2. Seems quite complete without too much molestation/modification3. Has Sprint 200 option, which is an interesting curiosity.4. While not pristine, still attractive enough for a “thumbs up”.5. Turn-key car, ready to use.6. Frame and floor pans seem solid and rust-free7. Color scheme is popular The negative aspects affecting value of this car are: 1. Six cylinder Mustangs with 3-speed manual transmissions don't have the value of V8s2. Paintwork in door jambs isn't the best3. Seats have added headrests4. Interior trim dinged up. (sill plates and seat trim)5. Bumper chrome has pitting6. Padding on top of dash is cracked7. Manual steering and brakes will discourage some buyers SAMPLE AD: “1966 Mustang 65A Hardtop, white/blue, 6 cylinder, 3-speed manual, rare “Sprint 200” option w/ buckets, console, special trim. Clean, rust-free #3 car, turn-key, ready to enjoy, California history. Asking XXX b/o Tel: XXX-XXX-XXXX.” Respectfully submitted July 11, 2014 ****** *******