Impressive production figures for the 1966 Ford Mustang ![]() The ones that stood out to me were the red Mustang, soft top convertible light blue and (my favourite) the 1966 Mustang black. Please also remember that there were over 70 different options on the 1966 model year and Ford dealerships also had their own option packs. If you are still not sure which model you have or you are purchasing one, please check the door data tag (warranty plate) and the VIN number. Here, I’m specifically focusing on the overview of the ’66 model differences. These days, a restored classic will bring everything up to modern day driving standards, catalytic converters and adjustments to the exhaust manifold mean a modern classic runs and drives perfectly. I loved the interior design of the Ford Mustang GT with the V8 engine roar from the rear. Various spec options were available, wood steering wheels, exhaust system, exhaust pipes, dual exhaust, automatic transmission, disc brakes, horn button, pony interior, front seats, wood grain, bucket seats and all high quality of course. It must be made clear that there are always exceptions to the rule, for example, the GT has a similar grille to the 1965 mode l. The ’66 was more circular in design with subtle edges for gripping. The petrol Cap, ’65 had three distinct notches in the gripping area for ease of use.The ’65 had a single ornamental scoop which is deep enough you can slide your hand into, the ’66 were fitted with three side scoop trim features in chrome effect and the scoop lays flat so you can not slide your hand in. Side scoops just before the rear wheels.The ’65 speedometer was horizontal and the new ’66 was circular. The instrument panel was changed, out went the ’65 panels which had been used by the Ford Falcon.It retained the Mustang emblem on the front grille, which was surrounded by a chrome corral as it had on the ’65, the ’66 just looks like its floating without any visible attachments. ![]() The ’65 Mustang had a honeycomb grille with a chrome crossbar sometimes called (wings), this was changed to vertical bar grille and the chrome crossbars were deleted. ![]() Which give the growing, adoring consumers an opportunity to differentiate between a 1966 Ford Mustang from the original 1964 / ’65 muscle car model. The product was such a hit that Ford, rightly so, didn’t want to change it too much and upset the apple cart, so a few little obvious changes took place. This was the biggest year yet for the beloved Ford Mustang! ĭemand for the all American classic cars was in full swing, with Ford having sold over one million Mustangs between its release in 1964 through to the end of 1966. Meanwhile the Ford Motor Company sold over 600,000 American classic cars in this year, doubling the sales of its nearest rival the Chevy Impala. It’s good to remind ourselves at this time in history the Vietnam war was raging, Russia and the United States of America were competing to land on the moon (did it happen? I think so, regardless of the conspiracy theories out there).Įngland was winning their first ever and only World Cup (so far), the Beetles and the Rolling Stones were head to head with the Beach Boys, British designer clothes were the height of fashion, the mini skirt was in full swing! Batman and Star Trek had made their first Television debuts. 1966 Mustangs For Sale UK About the 1966 Ford Mustang
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