1966 Ford Mustang Coupe 289ci LHD- Candy Apple Red

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New Mortdale, NSW, 2223

1966 Ford Mustang Coupe 289ci LHD- Candy Apple Red

$49,990

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Odometer 93,848 km

Body type Coupe

Fuel Petrol

Transmission 3 Spd Automatic

Vehicle Overview

1966 Ford Mustang A-Code.

This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe presents the classic first-generation Mustang formula in a particularly recognisable configuration: a compact hardtop body, Candy Apple Red paint, contrasting white GT stripes and a small-block Windsor V8 beneath the bonnet. Built on 20 June 1966 at Ford's San Jose, California plant and delivered through a Los Angeles Ford dealership, it is described as a genuine California car that remained there throughout its early life before being imported to Australia in February 2012.

The car retains its matching-numbers 289ci A-Code V8, using the correct 2V specification with a two-barrel carburettor, standard exhaust manifolds and a single exhaust system fitted with a Lukey performance muffler. That combination keeps the mechanical presentation rooted in the original Mustang character while giving the car a distinctive classic V8 exhaust note. A three-speed C4 automatic transmission and factory power steering add an accessible, relaxed quality to the driving experience, particularly suited to cruising and regular club-car use.

Its current Candy Apple Red finish is a later presentation change from the original Wimbledon White factory colour. White GT stripes provide a clear visual contrast, while the reported condition of the chrome, glass and other brightwork helps preserve the crisp, period appearance expected of an early Mustang. The car rides on 14-inch Scott Drake steel wheels with 225/65R14 tyres at all four corners, giving the coupe a traditional stance without moving too far from its original-era visual identity.

Inside is the desirable Luxury Bucket Interior, trimmed in black vinyl with black cloth inserts. Reproduction dash, door cards and steering wheel complement the updated interior presentation, and a reproduction AM/FM radio adds period-style convenience without changing the cabin's character. The five-seat layout and hardtop body make this a practical classic-car format, while the left-hand-drive configuration remains an important part of its American identity.

The vehicle is recorded as being on NSW Club Registration and is accompanied by import approval, service documentation and receipts for work undertaken. Its June 1966 build date places it among the early examples of the first-generation Mustang, and the combination of the A-Code V8, Luxury Bucket Interior, hardtop body and red-and-white colour scheme gives it strong historical and visual appeal. It is a focused classic Mustang specification for an enthusiast seeking an American coupe with straightforward automatic operation and unmistakable 1960s styling.

1966 build, San Jose, California
Matching-numbers 289ci A-Code Windsor V8
Three-speed C4 automatic transmission
Factory power steering
Candy Apple Red finish with white GT stripes
Black vinyl and cloth Luxury Bucket Interior
14-inch Scott Drake steel wheels with 225/65R14 tyres
NSW Club Registration

Other highlights include Odometer: 93,848 km; Powertrain: Petrol; Transmission: 3 Spd Automatic; Engine or motor: 289ci Windsor V8; Interior colour: Black Vinyl / Cloth Insert.