1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop - LHD

KEY FACTS

• This Ford Mustang 289 Hardtop is a stylish classic muscle car, presented with a purposeful patina.
• While previously powered by a 289-ci (4.7-litre) V8, the seller notes that this has previously been enlarged to 5.0 litres. This drives the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission.
• This example was manufactured in Metuchen, New Jersey, and was a US-delivered model, which has since been imported to the UK, where it was registered with the DVLA in December 2020.
• The seller states that it has benefitted from extensive welding work carried out under previous ownership, along with a full engine rebuild.
• The odometer indicates 38,987 miles, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Mustang 289 Hardtop is finished in a bold shade of red with a purposeful patina, over a black vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring a red vinyl-trimmed driver’s seat, deluxe ‘pony’ front seat accents, and wood-effect and chrome trim.
• It rides on a set of 15-inch ‘Rallye’ chromed steel wheels with red centre caps, fitted with Toyo Proxes CF2 tyres.
• Equipment includes a top-tinted windscreen, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, push-out front quarter light windows, a Ford-branded push-button radio, and heater and ventilation controls.
• This example has also been fitted with an aluminium radiator.
• Accompanying the sale are the original bill of sale, a yellow-on-blue California license plate, a historical license plate, some spare parts, including seat belts, the V5C, owner’s manuals, and two ignition keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the car has previously received paintwork. The paintwork displays patina by design, the laminate finish on the wood-effect dashboard is worn, the driver’s seat has splits, and the door cards display wear and splitting.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller states that the last recorded service was carried out in March 2026 at an indicated 38,000 miles by the owner.
• The seller states that additional maintenance under their ownership has included the replacement of the heater core and servicing work.
• The seller also reports that the car has benefitted from extensive welding work carried out under previous ownership, along with a full engine rebuild.

SUMMARY

This Ford Mustang Hardtop is a characterful example of the iconic first-generation American coupe, equipped with a naturally aspirated V8 and a desirable manual transmission. Reportedly benefitting from an engine rebuild and capacity increase to 5.0 litres, and noted by the seller to have been treated to extensive previous welding work, it presents with a purposeful patina, and is sure to make an appealing addition to any collection of classic American cars.

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