This 1966 Ford Mustang is an A-Code V8 project car presented in red with Shelby-style black stripes. It appears to have benefited from substantial cosmetic and mechanical expenditure over the last five years. As a result, it offers a strong base for further improvement while remaining usable in its current condition.
Externally, the bodywork presents very well. The panels appear to be in good order, and the paint finish is bright with very few visible marks. In addition, the black bonnet and body stripes give the car the period Shelby-inspired look without altering the core identity of the vehicle. The overall exterior condition suggests careful ownership and ongoing maintenance rather than recent superficial preparation.
The car sits on a newer set of five-spoke alloy wheels fitted with almost new tyres. Consequently, it has a more purposeful stance, while the wheel and tyre package complements the suspension work already carried out underneath. From a practical standpoint, this setup should also appeal to buyers seeking a classic Mustang with improved road presence.
Under the bonnet is the 289 cubic-inch Ford V8 paired with an automatic transmission. More importantly, this is a genuine factory A-Code car, which means it was specified with the four-barrel carburettor from new. In period, that higher-output induction setup delivered an increase of around 30 horsepower over the standard two-barrel version. Therefore, this car carries a more desirable engine specification than many standard V8 Mustangs of the same year.
Inside, the cabin is trimmed with the upgraded Pony interior. Furthermore, the original owner appears to have specified the full GT-style interior package, including the wood-effect dashboard trim, centre console, and GT steering wheel. Together, these features give the interior a more detailed and driver-focused layout than a basic standard-trim car. The trim condition is also notably good, with the components appearing largely unmarked. Based on its presentation, much of the interior seems to have been renewed approximately ten years ago.
The underside is where much of the recent investment appears to have been focused. We are informed, and supported by invoices, that the car has received a comprehensive front and rear suspension rebuild. In addition, the suspension has been lowered by approximately one inch all round. That modification improves the stance and should reduce excessive body movement, while still retaining the fundamental character of the original chassis layout.
Importantly, an inspection of the underside has not revealed rust issues in the floor pans or frame rails. For a first-generation Mustang, that is a significant point, especially for buyers looking for a project vehicle with a structurally sound starting point. While any classic car should be assessed in detail by the purchaser, the visible condition underneath appears encouraging.
The history file reportedly includes more than £20,000 in invoices covering parts and work completed over the past five years. That level of documented expenditure indicates sustained investment rather than isolated repairs. It also suggests that previous owners addressed key areas of the car, particularly the chassis, suspension, trim, and general presentation.
Overall, this Mustang should be viewed as a well-specified, genuine A-Code V8 project with strong cosmetic appeal, desirable factory options, and evidence of substantial prior expenditure. It is not presented as a fully finished show car. However, it appears to offer a solid, usable platform for an enthusiast who wants to refine, detail, and complete the car to their own standard.
The car comes fully registered with a UK V5C document.
All sensible offers are considered.
£22,995
