Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller handw1116
A 1966 Ford Mustang that has recently been pulled from a barn in California is ready for a complete restoration, though everything suggests the project will be easy.
eBay seller handw1116 did not disclose how long the Mustang has been sitting in the barn, but they claim the car was parked inside "for many years."
However, it doesn't exhibit the rust issues you'd normally expect on a vehicle sleeping in hiding for several years. It's a 100% solid and rust-free California car (the owner's own words), with everything still complete and requiring only occasional repairs.
The interior seems to require the most attention, but the good news is that everything is still in place. The dash isn't cut, and the seats need the typical upholstery repairs. You also get an AM radio, the wood wheel, and everything else installed by Ford before this Mustang rolled off the assembly lines.
The car is in impressive shape, and everything still works, including all lights and gauges. The vehicle left the factory with air conditioning, but it's unclear if it's still working.
Now, let's talk engines.
This Mustang sports a 289 2-barrel paired with an automatic transmission. It was the base V8 for the 1966 model year, developing 200 horsepower. The 289 2-barrel was launched by Ford in 1965 to replace the 260 small-block. It was offered alongside its 4-barrel sibling, rated at 225 horsepower for the 1966 model year, and the HiPo version that produced 271 horsepower.
The 289 2-barrel was the most common choice on a 1966 Ford Mustang.
The seller says their car has already received proper maintenance, including new brake lines, drums, brakes, new plugs, a rebuilt carburetor, a new radiator, and new hoses. The Mustang is ready for the road, and except for occasional repairs, including in the cabin, the car is as solid as possible.
The owner promises the car is an "unmolested original" pony, but you'll probably want to have this inspected, as such a claim could significantly increase its price.
Speaking of the price, the Mustang doesn't come cheaply. It's a solid 1966 model pulled from the barn with everything in place and ready for the road, so the owner listed it on eBay with a reserve. The top bid surpassed $4K a few minutes ago, but given the auction comes with a reserve, the Internet must send higher bids to unlock it and eventually give the car a second chance.
If you want to see it in person, you must drive your trailer to Chester, New York, where the Mustang is waiting for the end of the auction. The digital fight will be over in nine days, and unless someone sends a higher bid to unlock the reserve, the Mustang will stay where it is.
However, it doesn't exhibit the rust issues you'd normally expect on a vehicle sleeping in hiding for several years. It's a 100% solid and rust-free California car (the owner's own words), with everything still complete and requiring only occasional repairs.
The interior seems to require the most attention, but the good news is that everything is still in place. The dash isn't cut, and the seats need the typical upholstery repairs. You also get an AM radio, the wood wheel, and everything else installed by Ford before this Mustang rolled off the assembly lines.
The car is in impressive shape, and everything still works, including all lights and gauges. The vehicle left the factory with air conditioning, but it's unclear if it's still working.
Now, let's talk engines.
This Mustang sports a 289 2-barrel paired with an automatic transmission. It was the base V8 for the 1966 model year, developing 200 horsepower. The 289 2-barrel was launched by Ford in 1965 to replace the 260 small-block. It was offered alongside its 4-barrel sibling, rated at 225 horsepower for the 1966 model year, and the HiPo version that produced 271 horsepower.
The 289 2-barrel was the most common choice on a 1966 Ford Mustang.
The seller says their car has already received proper maintenance, including new brake lines, drums, brakes, new plugs, a rebuilt carburetor, a new radiator, and new hoses. The Mustang is ready for the road, and except for occasional repairs, including in the cabin, the car is as solid as possible.
The owner promises the car is an "unmolested original" pony, but you'll probably want to have this inspected, as such a claim could significantly increase its price.
Speaking of the price, the Mustang doesn't come cheaply. It's a solid 1966 model pulled from the barn with everything in place and ready for the road, so the owner listed it on eBay with a reserve. The top bid surpassed $4K a few minutes ago, but given the auction comes with a reserve, the Internet must send higher bids to unlock it and eventually give the car a second chance.
If you want to see it in person, you must drive your trailer to Chester, New York, where the Mustang is waiting for the end of the auction. The digital fight will be over in nine days, and unless someone sends a higher bid to unlock the reserve, the Mustang will stay where it is.
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