Ford Mustang 289 Ci Cabriolet 1966 for sale

FORD Mustang 289 Ci Cabriolet from 1966. Comments: * 12 MONTH WARRANTY included * PICKUPS and DELIVERY possible * Registration fees (option): €690 VAT included (New battery, Inspection (oil change + filter), 1/4 tank of fuel, Body wash + polishing, cleaning and vacuuming interior). * "Gray card" and "collection gray card" service (FFVE practice included) optional FORD MUSTANG (1st series: 1964 - 1968) 72,119 units produced in 1966 (cabriolet version) 109,795 km / 68,224 miles V8 Engine / 289 Ci / 4,728 cm3 / 200 hp Rare version with 3-speed manual transmission Engine restoration in 2024 (specialist invoice: €15,540): - engine block machining - crankshaft machining - 8 cylinder boring - replacement of camshaft bearings - replacement of valve guides - valve seat machining - 8 new pistons + ring kit - new oil pump + screen - new water pump - new crankshaft pulley - new timing kit - new engine flywheel bolts - new rocker arms New ignition New 12V coil New starter motor New AUTOLITE dual carburetor New complete paint job in 2012 4 original steel wheels 14’’ 4 original Mustang hubcaps 4 whitewall tires 14'' Tinted windshield Electric PVC hood Vinyl hood cover New secondary exhaust silencer Adjustable chrome rearview mirror "Aviation" type seat belts (front + rear) "Blue" vinyl upholstery "Blue" vinyl door panels "Blue" vinyl dashboard cover Original 3-spoke bakelite steering wheel Original radio (not working) Original FORD aluminum door sills Original short pile carpet "Blue" Battery switch Spare wheel Jack Our analysis Model history: On April 17, 1964, Lee Iacocca, then general manager of Ford, presented a 2-door coupe derived from the Ford Falcon station wagon at the New York Auto Show, but with decidedly sportier lines: this is the birth of the pony car concept (small sports cars). A stunning success with 22,000 units sold on the very first day. Young baby boomers of driving age flock to this eye-catching car, much more fashionable than the huge post-war Cadillacs that crowd the streets. The recipe for success is simple: a base and mechanical components derived from the mass production, all dressed in a body with sportier and more modern lines, with an endless list of options, allowing everyone to make their Mustang unique. It will be one of Ford's greatest commercial successes since the famous T, and the Mustang will be sold all the way to Europe. Body / Exterior: The model presented here is a January 1966 Mustang cabriolet in its period "Metallic Blue" color. The overall condition is excellent. The body received a complete paint job in 2012. This has excellent brightness and depth. After a professional polishing performed with an orbital polisher by our workshop, we noticed a small paint chip in the center of the hood and a small scratch at the left front end. The chrome bumpers are perfectly aligned and in excellent condition, with no signs of dents or oxidation. We found a slight scratch on the rear bumper and on the body trim on the driver's side. The grille shows no signs of oxidation or deformation. The electric PVC hood in "Black" is in good condition despite a small tear on the left side. The rear window glass appears slightly cloudy but shows no cracks or breaks. The operation of the electric hood and its sealing is in accordance with the original. The "Blue" vinyl hood cover is in new condition. The 4 original 14’’ steel wheels are equipped with their original stainless steel MUSTANG hubcaps. The overall condition is excellent. The 4 whitewall tires show 10% wear on the front and 50% on the rear. This specimen has also retained its original spare wheel and jack. Among the interesting Body / Exterior options and equipment that this specimen is equipped with, we noted: the "Blue" hood cover and the electric PVC hood in "Black". Interior: The blue vinyl interior has maintained its original configuration: benches, seats, and door panels are in good condition. The dashboard is in perfect condition, with no scratches or cracks on the cover. The matching door panels are in excellent condition. The rear side seals show some small scratches. The instrument cluster is fully functional. As is often the case with this model, the original heating/ventilation block is no longer functional. The vintage FORD radio is no longer working but has been kept for aesthetic reasons. The original bakelite steering wheel is in excellent condition. The gear shift knob shows signs of use.