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1966 Ford Mustang

Addison, Illinois

$59,994

1966 Ford Mustang

Vehicle Details

Make

Ford

Model

Mustang

Year

1966

VIN

6F07AXXXX1966XXXX

Body Type

Other

Transmission

Automatic

Engine

409

Description

1966 Ford Mustang Supercharged 409CI Street & Strip Beast Buy with Confidence at MGM Classic Cars! This 1966 Ford Mustang is anything but ordinary! Representing the first generation of America's legendary pony car, this Mustang has been transformed into an aggressive, high-performance street and strip machine that combines classic styling with serious modern muscle. Featuring newer charcoal gray paint, custom pinstriping, an aggressive stance, and an extensively modified drivetrain, this is a Mustang built for enthusiasts who want to stand out wherever they go. Under the hood sits a professionally built 409CI stroker V8 with a Paxton NOVI 1200 supercharger, delivering an impressive combination of displacement, forced induction, and old-school American muscle.

Built by Mustang Specialties, the engine features AFR 205 aluminum cylinder heads, an Edelbrock RPM intake, Demon carburetor with blow-through supercharger setup, a COMP Cams.570-lift roller camshaft, 1.6-ratio roller rockers, MSD ignition, and a March serpentine belt drive conversion. The Paxton NOVI 1200 supercharger takes this already serious combination to another level, making this Mustang a true head-turner under the hood and on the road. Power is transferred through a built Ford C4 three-speed automatic transmission featuring a reverse manual valve body, B&M Pro Ratchet shifter, and front-mounted transmission cooler.

Out back, a heavy-duty Ford 8-inch rear axle has been upgraded with custom-shortened Moser 31-spline axles and a limited-slip differential. The soundtrack is pure American muscle! Full-length ceramic-coated headers feed into a custom 3-inch exhaust system with an X-pipe and two-chamber Ultra Flow mufflers, delivering the aggressive rumble enthusiasts expect from a serious street machine. The chassis and suspension have been extensively upgraded to help put the power to the pavement.

Features include a tubular strut tower brace, subframe connectors, negative-roll-control arms, adjustable Varishock coilovers with a 2-inch drop, and a Flaming River manual rack-and-pinion steering system. A polished tilt steering column adds a custom finishing touch, while the rear suspension features a full ladder-bar conversion and 12-inch mini-tubs to accommodate the wider rear tires. Four-wheel disc brakes provide stopping power to complement this Mustang's performance-focused build.

The exterior is finished in newer charcoal gray paint accented by custom pinstriping, LED headlights and taillights, and a low-profile front splitter that gives this Mustang an unmistakable street-machine appearance. Polished five-spoke aluminum wheels measure 18 inches up front and an aggressive 20 inches in the rear, wrapped in sticky Nitto 555R radial tires for an outstanding performance look. Inside, the custom-crafted cabin carries the performance theme throughout.

You'll find leather bucket seats, a leather-wrapped dashboard and door panels, a custom center console, a full suede headliner, and AutoMeter gauges that keep the driver connected to the car's performance. Whether you're cruising to a Saturday car show, enjoying a weekend drive, or looking for a unique street-and-strip project, this 1966 Mustang offers a combination of classic Ford styling, extensive performance upgrades, and supercharged V8 excitement. This is not your average classic Mustang.

It's a purpose-built, supercharged American muscle car with an attitude all its own! MGM Classic Cars Buy with Confidence! Financing options available with low monthly payments for qualified buyers. Delivery available nationwide request a quote based on your ZIP code. Trade-ins welcome.

Call or text us today for more information! At MGM Classic Cars, we specialize in distinctive classics, muscle cars, and performance vehicles. Our inventory sells fast, so don't miss your opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind Mustang. Trim: SUPERCHARGED - WILWOOD - BOYD - DOCUMENTED
Body Style: 2
Fuel Type: Unspecified

Classic Ford Mustang Buyer's Guide

Full guide
M
Mike Sullivan
Muscle Cars
1964–1973
~5 min read
Updated Apr 2026
The definitive buyer's guide for classic Ford Mustang 1964½-1973. Generation breakdown, rust hotspots, engine code identification, Marti Report essentials, and current market pricing.
This guide covers
✓ 10-point inspection checklist
✓ Common issues & what to avoid
✓ In-person inspection guide
✓ Market pricing by year & condition
✓ 6 FAQs answered
✓ History & fun facts

Ford Mustang Market Overview

Based on 433 Ford Mustang listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

433
Listed Now
$36,779
Avg. Asking Price
1964–2012
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Above Average
This car: $59,994
Low: $3,000 High: $284,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 55% ◄
Manual 30%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 6%
Good 6%
Fair 2%
Poor 0%
Project 0%
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Classic Ford Mustang Buyer's Guide

The Ford Mustang launched on April 17, 1964 and sold a million units faster than any car in American history. Sixty years later, the first-generation Mustang (1964½-1973) remains the cornerstone of the classic car hobby — the gateway car for new collectors, the trophy car for veteran enthusiasts, and the most cloned, faked, and re-stamped muscle car on the market. Whether you're hunting a base inline-six coupe or a documented Boss 429, knowing what separates the real cars from the tribute builds is the difference between an investment and a money pit.

What to Check Before Buying

✓
Verify VIN against data plate and engine casting — Fifth digit of VIN = engine code. Cross-reference with block casting number behind cylinder head.
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Order Marti Report for any 1967+ car over $30K — Ford's original production records via Marti Auto Works. $25 confirms what the car actually was when it left the factory.
✓
Inspect torque boxes from underneath — Front and rear, where the unibody meets floor pans. Rotted torque boxes = $3,000-$6,000 repair and chassis flex.
✓
Pull kick panels and check cowl seam — Where windshield base meets firewall. Cowl rust here drains into the cabin and rots floor pans.
✓
Magnet test rocker panels and quarters — Body filler is non-magnetic. If the magnet doesn't stick, the panel has been filled — meaning underlying rust.
✓
Check shock tower welds for cracks — Cracks radiating from upper shock mount = beaten chassis. Common on Big Block cars and 428 CJs.
✓
Verify original GT/Mach 1/Boss equipment — Without Marti docs and matching data plate, treat all performance trim claims as clone candidates.
✓
Test all electrical functions — Every gauge, every switch, every light. Brittle 60-year-old harnesses and worn switches are universal.
✓
Compression test all eight cylinders — Should read 145-175 PSI uniformly. Variance >15% between cylinders = head gasket or ring problem.
✓
Drive at least 30 minutes on highway — Listen for differential whine, transmission slip, brake pulsation, steering wander. Watch for overheating in stop-and-go traffic.

Common Issues

Mustang rust is everywhere and predictable. The torque boxes (front and rear, where the unibody meets the floor pans) are the structural killers — rotted torque boxes mean the car flexes under load and the doors won't close right. Cowl rust hides under the dashboard where the windshield base meets the firewall. Floor pans rust through from the underside in any car that lived north of the Mason-Dixon. Rear quarters, lower fenders behind the front wheels, and the trunk drop-offs are all standard rust zones. Mechanically, first-gen Mustangs are simple but the small details matter. The Toploader four-speed is bulletproof when synchronized properly; the C4 and C6 automatics are robust but commonly leak from front pump seals. The 9-inch rear is bombproof — but make sure the gear ratio matches what's claimed. Engine identification by casting numbers is essential: many cars wear the wrong block, and a 1968 GT 390 with a 1973 351W block is not what the seller is advertising. Electrical issues plague any 60-year-old car. The original wiring harnesses are brittle, the headlight switches fail, the gauges read inconsistently, and the turn signal switches die. Plan to replace the headlight switch, the ignition switch, and at least the engine-bay harness on any first-gen Mustang you buy. Budget $800-$1,500 for a complete electrical refresh.

What to Look For

Always start with the data plate (door tag) and the VIN. The fifth digit of the VIN is the engine code — A=289 4V, C=289 2V, D=289 standard, K=289 HiPo, F=302 2V, J=302 4V (Boss 302), M=351 4V, Q=428 CJ, R=428 SCJ Ram Air, S=390 4V, Z=Boss 429. Cross-reference the VIN engine code with the actual block casting number — they must agree. For any car claimed as a GT, Mach 1, Boss, Shelby, or Cobra Jet, demand a Marti Report. Marti Auto Works has Ford's original production records and can verify exactly what the car was when it left Dearborn or San Jose. A $25 Marti Report will save you $25,000 in mistakes. Cars without Marti documentation should be priced as clones, period. Unibody integrity is the other non-negotiable. Pop the hood, look at the shock towers — cracks radiating from the upper shock mount are common on Big Block cars and indicate the chassis has been beaten. Inspect the torque boxes from underneath. Lift the trunk mat and look at the trunk drop-offs. Pull the rear seat and check the floor where the seat bolts down. Fresh undercoating on a project car is a red flag — it's almost always hiding rust repairs.

Price Guide

Base 1965-1966 coupes with the inline-six or 289 2V remain the most accessible classic Mustang at $18,000-$32,000 for solid drivers. Convertibles add $8,000-$15,000 to equivalent coupe pricing. Fastbacks (1965-1968) are dramatically more valuable due to Bullitt and Eleanor pop-culture demand — a clean 1967-1968 fastback small-block runs $45,000-$75,000. 1967-1968 GT 390 cars (Bullitt-style) trade for $60,000-$110,000 with documentation. The 1968 GT 428 Cobra Jet is the holy grail of the small-bumper era at $120,000-$220,000 for documented numbers-matching cars. 1969-1970 Boss 302 and Mach 1 cars run $70,000-$140,000 depending on condition and equipment. The Boss 429 is six-figure-plus territory — $300,000-$600,000 for documented examples. 1971-1973 cars (the Big Body era) have historically been the bargain entry point but appreciation has accelerated since 2020. A clean 1973 Mach 1 with the 351 Cobra Jet now runs $45,000-$75,000 — up dramatically from the $25,000 territory of a decade ago. Project cars (running but rough) start around $15,000 for coupes and $22,000 for fastbacks.

Did You Know?

The Mustang was originally going to be called the Cougar — Lee Iacocca's team had "Cougar" emblems already produced before a focus group response prompted the last-minute name change. The Cougar name was eventually used for the Mercury sister car launched for 1967. Ford originally projected first-year Mustang sales of 100,000 units. The car sold 418,812 units in its abbreviated 18-month launch year, and over a million Mustangs were sold by March 1966 — a sales pace that has never been equaled by any other American automobile launch. The iconic 1964½ designation isn't actually a real model year — Ford built the early Mustangs as 1965 models, but the cars produced before September 1964 had different alternators, generators, and other details, leading collectors to designate them "1964½" cars to distinguish them.

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