Description
Here, we have one of the rarer Mustangs, built-in 1966. One might suggest that the name survivor could describe this time-warp vehicle.
This Mustang was built at the San Jose Ford Factory in California on the 16th of December and then delivered to "Ralph Williams Ford", located at Ventura Boulevard Encino, California.
The GT was then spotted by Mr Robert Lewis of 15436 Vanowen Van Nuys, California, the dealership was approximately 8 mins away from his home. He then purchased it and took delivery on the 23rd of January 1966. I have tried to outline the differences this example has as opposed to a "would be" GT. We still have his original Mustang handbook with this car.
This GT has the original features that came with the car.
External clues
1. Petrol Cap "GT"
2. Exhaust trumpet tips exit through the rear panel, not underneath.
3. Lower stripes with Mustang chrome lettering
4. GT Badge on front wings
5. GT Fog light bar and lights in the front grille.
Under the bonnet clues.
1. A or K code engine , which is the 5th digit of the vin number , located on the inner wing.
2. Bigger sway bar 13/16 diameter
3. Fog light wiring holes, which have a inward lip.
4. Four barrel carburettor.
5. Large round master cylinder with a clip on the top (for the disc brakes)
Interior Clues.
1. GT exhaust hanger bolt with reinforcement plate under rear seat. This has to be done at the factory and is in my opinion the best clue of all.
2. Fog light switch, left hand side under dash , chrome.
3. Disc brake pedal.
4. Gt gauge cluster.
Undercarriage clues.
1. Dual Exhaust
2. GT dual exhaust hanger bracket mounts on the rear floor pan and the reinforcements in the rear frame rails, for the exhausts .
Some of these extras listed above can be added to an ordinary coupe, but some can not especially the hanger bolts etc.
The last owner had some paintwork restoration performed as the Wimbledon white colour had gone very thin and faded. However, it now looks very bright and presents well. It still sits on its original 14 inch Rally style steel wheels with the beauty rings. The interior is in grea