While some of you might remember when early Mustangs were cheap beaters, your kids will never know that cars like this gorgeous 1966 GT coupe were anything but cherished heirlooms. With a fresh paint job and factory A/C, it's the ideal Mustang for the guy who has perhaps outgrown his urge to make trouble but still wants to look like he could if he wanted to. Candyapple Red is the archetypal Mustang color, and on a coupe like this, nothing looks better. That $13,000 paint job is no joke, either, because every square inch of this car glistens like it's still wet, and the sheetmetal underneath looks like it just popped out of the press. A lot of that cost was time, and you can see the investment in the way the doors fit, the way the hood closes with just the pressure of your fingertips, and the finish has been color-sanded and buffed to an extreme shine. Bear in mind the cost of that paint job while looking at the price, too, because this car was put together as someone's keeper, not a quick fluff-and-buff to make a buck. Of course, when the paint looks that good, the trim needs to be up to the same levels, so the bumpers wear fresh plating, the stainless was polished, and all the little stuff was restored or replaced to make it all look equally spectacular. Even the white stripes along the rockers look like they were applied with a laser. But as nice as the paint is, the interior will simply break your heart. Sure, the Pony interior always looks great, but somehow in red it's especially appealing. The seat covers have that soft shine that only comes from correct materials, and the embossed running ponies on the seatbacks are crisp and vivid, the sign of the high-dollar stuff, not the cheap knock-offs. A center console is a great addition to any Mustang, as is the A/C system fitted under the dash, as it was in those early days. The gauges are rebuilt and beautifully rendered, perfectly framed by the wood-rimmed steering wheel. The original (and rare) AM/FM radio remains in the dash, but it has been supplanted by an AM/FM/CD stereo head unit stashed in the glove box. The trunk is as neatly finished as the rest of the car, and sports a correct plaid mat with matching spare tire cover. The engine is a C-code 289 cubic inch V8. Framed by a set of Monte Carlo bars to stiffen the front suspension, the snarky small block sounds awesome and moves the coupe with authority. Ford Blue paint looks great accented by the chrome air cleaner and valve covers, although the A/C compressor dominates the engine bay. Of note, this car also carries power steering and power disc brakes, and linked to a C4 3-speed automatic, it's the kind of performance car that you'll appreciate most after a long day and a comfortable drive home is something to savor. Out back, there are highway-friendly 2.80 gears and it wears classic styled steel wheels and 205/70/14 BFG radials. Impeccably finished, this lovely Mustang GT covers all the bases: fast, comfortable, stylish, and extremely entertaining. Call today! This vehicle is located in our Charlotte showroom. For more information, please call (704) 598-2130 or toll free (866) 542-8392.
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