1966 Ford Mustang GT Tribute Convertible

Description

Early Mustangs like this 1966 Ford Mustang GT Tribute convertible are rock-solid places to park some money. The values of real-deal GTs and tributes alike have been on the rise for years, and while that's going on, you have one of the most beloved cars of all time in your garage. This convertible features all the important stuff, ranging from a C-code 289, a smooth-shifting automatic transmission, and an awesome color combination, making it a terrific cruiser that will make you smile every time you drive it.

If you're going to have a Mustang convertible, it may as well look like a high-visibility GT, right? This one has all of the GT ingredients along with the hardware to back it up. Painted not long ago, the gorgeous Vintage Burgundy finish is holding up very well today. Sure, it shows a few minor signs of use because nobody can resist the siren song of a V8 pony car in the garage, but this is the kind of car that makes men and women, young and old look appreciatively as it drives by. You'll park it in parking lots and walk away backwards to admire it as you go, and after a solid clay bar, buff-wax-polish over a long weekend, it will look even better. Fit and finish are great with doors that don't sag and decent gaps all around that closely approximate how the factory did it. It shines up nicely so you'll enjoy waxing it almost as much as driving it, and with white GT-style stripes running along the rockers, everyone will assume this isn't a garden-variety pony. Other GT features include the twin fog lamps in the grille area, shiny chrome exhaust trumpets poking through the rear valence, and, of course, the GT racing gas cap, all of which give it a slightly more aggressive look than your standard Mustang.

The parchment Pony interior was obviously restored not too long ago and you'll find it's easy to get comfortable behind the wheel, like seeing an old friend. The handsome color combination is a nice complement to the shiny burgundy paint, an elegant two-tone look that makes the Mustang feel more expensive than it is. It's fitted with desirable options like a center console and GT-style 5-gauge set-up ahead of the driver, plus the interior décor group that includes a woodgrain on the steering wheel, dash panels, and that aforementioned center console. Noteworthy upgrades include a retro-style AM/FM/AUX stereo in the dash that expands your entertainment options beyond the original AM setup by powering upgraded speakers stashed inside the kick panels, along with the under-dash A/C unit that's been upgraded with modern hardware and R134a refrigerant. The original gauges show very good faces and clear lenses, and they all seem to be working the way they should. Overhead, there's a matching parchment power convertible top that uses a parchment boot to give the car a trim look, top up or top down. Burgundy carpets line the floors and are protected with black GT-style floor mats, and out back the trunk wears correct plaid mats and a spare tire with its own matching cover.

This is a real C-code car and carries a stock-style 289 cubic inch V8 under the hood, which is exactly the kind of power you need to back-up all that GT flair on the outside. It's wearing proper Ford Blue paint on the block, a matching air cleaner with a correct 289 decal, and a set of Ford Blue valve covers, all of which are period pieces that still look great. This C-code V8 offers a 2-barrel carburetor just like it did when it was new, making this a sweet-running, period-correct Pony that can still slice through traffic with the best of them. It also features power steering (a must have on any convertible cruiser) and an upgraded power brake system, which means this beauty as both easy to drive and easy on the eyes. The C4 automatic transmission shifts cleanly and powers an 8-inch rear with fairly tall gears inside, making this a nice car to drive around town or on the highway. There's also a recent gas tank and a fresh, great-sounding H-pipe dual exhaust system with proper trumpets out back, both of which shine bright against the super-clean satin-black backdrop of the very solid undercarriage. Classic styled steel wheels with 195/75/14 white-wall radials complete the classic Mustang look.

A wonderful vintage ragtop that is still as in-demand today as it was 50 years ago and if you're paying attention, this is the Mustang to own. Call now!