1966 mustang facts book

Jim osborn has collected all of the information regarding your classic 1966 pony and pulled it together into one complete book. Pick up this great jim osborn reproductions 1966 mustang illustrated facts and specifications manual book today from cj pony parts. Although the first few years were very good for ford and its sporty mustang, 1966 was the year all the hard work really started to pay off. Mustang gtcs recognition guide and owners manual 50th anniversary commemorative edition. If youre looking for some recreational reading and are a huge mustang enthusiast, cj pony parts has the perfect mustang books for you. If you want to learn as much as possible about your 1966 mustang, than be sure to order this jim osborn reproductions 1966 mustang illustrated facts and specifications manual book mpo293 from cj pony parts. This was a later release than the 1964 12 and the 1965 mustang, which debuted in april and september of 1964. Visit today to find low prices, coupons, and fast shipping.

Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1966 ford mustang. Find 1966 ford mustangs for sale on oodle classifieds. Of course, the fact that the mustang is black hank the deuce loved black cars as did his grandfather, and adorned with hfii badges and a custom interior, makes it even more special. The falcon, fairlaine, and mustang, were all numbered together, regardless of model or type. The mustang collection new and used classic mustang parts. Options and accessories added to the 1965 and 1966 mustang s appeal. Buy mustang facts books online mustangs plus buy mustang. Gt 350s won the bproduction title again in 1966 and 1967. Some examples include pieces of mustang literature that provide overviews of the mustang as a whole, or overviews of specific year range mustangs, like the fox body mustang recognition guide.

Ford never intended them to last, say, more than seven or eight years, but how many are still around. The 1965 mustang shelby was debuted in january of 1965. He currently owns the 1966 mustang gt that his grandfather purchased new. This is a section of the book that you sat down with the new car salesman when you ordered a new car. The 1966 mustang fastback wasnt nearly as popular as the coupe. On 17 th april 1964, the ford mustang made its debut at the new york worlds fair ford anticipated they would sell around 100,000 units a year, and were somewhat unprepared when they received 22,000 orders in the first day alone. If you would like all of the kit components in a single color, great, you can ignore the customize kit button as no customization is required.

It was called the fairlane committee because it met in the fairlane motel close to. Stories tend to become so bent out of shape as the years pass that separating fact from fiction is. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Author steve magnante is well known for his encyclopedialike knowledge of automotive facts. Mustang 1001 facts ford book magnante 1,001 1,000 fits. There are 1,001 wellresearched mustang facts in this book that will surprise even the most. Did you know only 1967 fastback was painted diamond green. This book tells you i did the car, but, in actual fact, i had a lot of help, and i dont think anyone ever. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Ford mustang fact book 1966 66 fastback coupe convertible. To comply with federally mandated safety standards, mustangs now included front and rear seat belts, padded dash, emergency flashers, electric wipers and windshield washers as standard equipment. The classic mustang facts about 1965 classic mustangs.

The classic mustang facts about 1966 classic mustangs. This new book features production facts on the 196773 mustang. Our most popular years are not just 1965 mustang parts or 1966 mustang parts but 1967 mustang parts and. Mustang maniac done some suspension work on my 1966 fastback in went in with the usual old car problems lots of noises and bangs and worsted of all lots of body roll, they fitted a new pair of front shocks and springs a new 1 shaw bar and they sorted some other jobs that needed doing, the car now looks great with its new shocks and springs and it is sitting right but best of all its. Mlt am12 interior assembly manual 66 for 1966 ford mustang mltam12. Sold 1966 mustang gt fastback rare factory built gt fastback. The ford mustang is an american car manufactured by ford. Great pictures and full of interesting facts about the history of the ford mustang. It tells you what motors you order with what transmission, options, carinterior color combos ect. The new 1967 mustang would be introduced on september 30, 1966.

The contest is to win a 1967 mustang even though a 1966 mustang was used for the early photography. A book of 1967 ford mustang information, including engine options, production codes, paint colors, accessory options, etc. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. In the spring of 1964 ford introduced the new 196412 ford mustang. Finding 1966 mustang parts for your classic mustang at mustangs plus could not be easier. Jim osborn reproductions book 1966 mustang illustrated facts. Jim osborn mpo293 mustang book 1966 illustrated facts. If you try hard enough, you can find a reason that every mustang out there is one of 20 made.

Whether youre an avid fan of all mustangs, a trivia buff who wants to stump your friends, or have a particular affinity for a particular era of mustangs, this book is an informative and entertaining collection of facts from one of the industrys most beloved and respected sources. Just purchase a gift certificate for the amount you wish and it will be emailed to you. Mlt fb72 facts book for 1972 ford mustang mltfb72 larrys. It has no rusting at all, everything is original, except for the tires, paint job, vinyl top and carburetor. In fact, ford advertised the mustang as the car designed to be designed by you. It was called the fairlane committee because it met in the fairlane motel close to fords dearborn, mich.

To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The author obtained the entire production database from the ford motor company under license. In 1966, the idea of making a station wagon was almost made a reality. Warning about gts it is common knowledge among many vintage mustang enthusiast that the vast majority of the gts you see today are not authentic factory built gt cars but actually. In fact, march 1966 marked the creation of the millionth mustang, signaling its significance in classic car history. Soon fords new pony was storming into the history books and bringing performance and style within reach of a whole new generation. Compiled by the editors of mustang monthly magazine. Search over 35,800 listings to find the best local deals. Mlt fb66 facts book for 1966 ford mustang mltfb66 larrys. It is a reprint of ford info, and lists all the options and option packages.

These books are filled with pictures and descriptions, giving you ample details and information on these mustangs. In fact, the very first concept to carry the name was a midengine machine, and it. In march 1966, ford traded the 1 millionth mustang to tucker in exchange for the. There are 8 1966 ford mustang gts for sale today on. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. In fact, it was the best selling mustang of all time. Only thing, its really just a graphics package applied to a standard mustang without any input from shelby american.

The firstgeneration ford mustang was manufactured by ford from march 1964 until 1973. Jun 21, 2007 i own a 1966 ford mustang, and i was wondering how much i could sell it for. Find 1966 ford mustang convertibles for sale on oodle classifieds. When the average person thinks about a classic mustang, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is a cherry red 66 mustang coupe. Adding to that, its a 1966 kcode mustang gt 4speed convertible in france. The coupe was marketed as the hardtop but in fact had a thin b pillar and rear. We have created a simple solution to buy your 1966 mustang parts online at. Options and accessories added to the 1965 and 1966 mustangs appeal. Buy mustang parts and accessories online at mustangs plus, your mustang parts restomod experts.

Thats a valuable car even without the hfii provenance. It lists options that were regular production, limited production and dealer installed. Similar to the chevy corvette, the ford mustang has occasionally been imagined as a midengine sports car. This manual details the various options, accessories and equipment that was available for your specific modelyear. This book, by donald farr of mustang monthly magazine, features almost. Cj pony parts also offers mustang books that give thorough overviews of specific mustang models, like the shelby or svt. Ford mustang fact book 1967 67 fastback coupe convertible 200 289 302 390 gt gta.

Produced by ford for 1984, its a gt350 that commemorates the 20th anniversary of the mustangbased originals. May 03, 2016 soon fords new pony was storming into the history books and bringing performance and style within reach of a whole new generation. Our catalogs contains an extensive selection of over 8,000 different restoration products for 1964 121973 classic mustangs and the 19792015 late model mustangs. And heres a picture of it bad quality cause it was taken on a camera phone. Details about ford mustang fact book 1966 66 fastback coupe convertible 200 289 gt shelby 350. All 1965 mustang shelbys were fastback models and came with no rear seat. Ships monday, october 7 if ordered in the next 1 day. One of only approximately 1,400 real deal gt fastbacks built by ford in 1966. This ad was published in september of 1966 in seventeen magazine, so it had to be photographed earlier. Magnante covers them all here, generation by generation. This site is dedicated to the classic ford mustang, the original pony car.

Take being in the right place at the right time, add a different design concept, and stir in little creative marketing, and youve got the hugh success that is mustang. Not wanting to mess with a good thing, overall design for the 1966 model year mustang basically unchanged. In fact, march 1966 marked the creation of the millionth mustang. The idea was to produce a model specifically geared toward racing.

Mustang plus carries mustang fiberglass parts from 1965 1973. This 1966 mustang comes with new quarters, rear frame rails, trunk floor, wheel wells, and front fr. A marti auto works gift certificate is the perfect gift for any occasion. Jim osborn mpo293 mustang book 1966 illustrated facts specs. Ford sold over 600,000 of these, making it nearly twice as popular as its competitor that year, the chevy impala. Ford mustang fact book 1966 66 fastback coupe convertible 200 289 gt shelby 350. It is a very informative book to learn about this car. Mar 11, 2019 there is no doubt that 1966 is one of the most popular ford mustang model years in the history of the car. Used 1966 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. By 1966, most people began to associate the ford mustang with power and performance.

Mustangs plus carries the best mustang suspension and steering parts providing you with our track tested, and customer approved grabatrak suspension and steering parts. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Here are a few things you might not know about the ford mustang. In 2014, the ford mustang turned 50 years old, and like most people hitting middle age, it didnt get there without picking up a few stories. I believe that i still have some of the old typed newsletters around. If youre the type that likes random facts and information, cjs also has mustang books for you. I believe at the time there were two choices for mustang clubs, the mustang club of america the big club and the mustang owners club. The 1966 model was basically a carryover and on march 2, 1966, less than 24 months after its introduction, the onemillionth mustang was built. A great club based in the southwest but had chapters around the country. When i started to get hand on every interesting mustang book, my first idea was to learn about restorations. Fords kcode high performance 289, rated at 271 horsepower, remained the hottest optional engine up through 1966. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Every model since 1964 12 complete book series mueller, mike on. Later, the books title gave him the idea of adding the mustang name for fords.