This 1966 Ford Mustang coupe is finished in Candy Apple Red over Parchment upholstery and is powered by a C-code 289ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. The car was first delivered to J.W. Burch & Son of La Habra, California, and is said to have been acquired by the seller from the original owner in 2009. Equipment includes air conditioning, power steering, a center console, and an AM Stereosonic radio with an 8-track player, while modifications consist of dual exhaust outlets, front disc brakes, and 14″ Magnum 500-style wheels. This Mustang coupe is now offered with service records dating to the 1960s, a window sticker, factory literature, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car seller states that the car was repainted in its factory Candy Apple Red (T), and the hood repainted a second time to correct sand storm damage. Exterior features include chrome bumpers, an antenna, aftermarket dual exhaust, and chrome trim. The seller notes corrosion on the left-front fender as well as corrosion on the trunk floor, and images showing paint chips and other flaws are provided in the gallery below.
14″ Magnum 500-style wheels wear a chrome finish with black pockets and Mustang-logo center caps, and are mounted with 195/75 Cooper Trendsetter SE tires. A full-sized spare tire mounted on a steel wheel is stored in the trunk, and the car is equipped with power steering and disc brakes have been fitted up front.
The interior includes seats upholstered in Parchment Pony vinyl, a burgundy dashboard and carpets, and woodgrain and chrome accents. Amenities including air conditioning, a center console, an AM Stereosonic radio with an 8-track player, an illuminated glove box, Mustang-branded floor mats, and lap belts.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer with additional gauges indicating fuel level, oil pressure, battery voltage, and coolant temperature. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 83k miles, approximately 3k of which have been added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.
The C-code 289ci V8 is equipped with a two-barrel carburetor and was rated at 200 horsepower from the factory.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed ‘Cruise-O-Matic’ automatic transmission. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below.
Decoding the door tag above reveals the following production information:
- 6 – 1966 model year
- R – San Jose, California assembly plant
- 07 – Mustang hardtop body style
- C – 289ci V8 with two-barrel carburetor
- 135679 – Unit number
- 65B – Mustang hardtop with interior decor group (Pony interior)
- Color T – Candy Apple Red
- Trim F3 – Parchment and Burgundy luxury interior
- Date 23L – Built on November 23, 1966
- DSO 71 – Los Angeles, California ordering district
- Axle 6 – 2.80:1 rear axle
- Trans 6 – C4 automatic transmission
The window sticker lists initial delivery to J.W. Burch & Son of La Habra, California, colors and equipment, and a total price of $3,712.70.
Service records dating to the 1960s, an owner’s manual, and two keys are included in the sale.
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