Early Mustangs continue to be very collectible, especially those with strong documentation. One pony car has surfaced in the classifieds that has been kept (along with its original paperwork) by the same family for 57 years.
The Pick of the Day is a 1966 Ford Mustang coupe listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Brandon, Mississippi. (Click the link to view the listing)
“Local Mississippi Mustang owned by the same family since March 1966,” the listing states. “Originally painted Antique Bronze by Ford, now wears a beautiful custom blue finish named by the restoration shop: Mississippi Blues.”
Supporting that claim is a window sticker showing the car’s original delivery to Dukes Ford in Raleigh, Mississippi following final assembly in Dearborn, Michigan. The car was built as a hardtop in Antique Bronze and carried an original retail price of $3,266.95 including an $85 transportation charge. Equipment for its time was generous, including cruise control, air conditioning, an AM radio, deluxe seat belts, a tinted windshield, and special handling equipment.
Accompanying this Mustang is a photo album containing photos that were taken throughout the body-off restoration process. This overhaul was reportedly carried out in 2010 by a shop called CFI Classic Cars in Woodstock, Georgia. In addition to the color change, the car received a set of polished aluminum 17-inch wheels, black vinyl upholstery, and a custom center console with two cup holders.
One of the most unique pieces of paper with this car is a receipt for the $27.14 paid as a “road and bridge privilege tax” to the state of Mississippi on March 15, 1966. The fact that this car remained in Mississippi its entire life is perhaps why the body shop felt it appropriate to recolor it in a Mississippi-themed hue.
The drivetrain was not overlooked during the rebuild: Powering this pony car is a rebuilt 302cid V8 paired with a floor-shifted automatic transmission, and other mechanical upgrades include an Edelbrock intake manifold and four-barrel carburetor, a nine-inch differential, and four-wheel power disc brakes.
Between the eye-catching blue color, the tasteful wheel upgrade, and the extensive documentation, this early Mustang checks a lot of boxes for an enthusiast or collector.
“This car is ready for the road, car show, or cruise-in,” the listing states. The asking price is $38,500.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
You Can Give Me That Mustang
Larry..You can have it…I hope it was better than the one that I had..