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1966 Ford Mustang Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:29000 Color: Springtime Yellow /
 Parchment/Black Accents
Location:

Cranford, New Jersey, United States

Cranford, New Jersey, United States
Transmission:C4
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:289 2v
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 6T08C145121 Year: 1966
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Trim: Base
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: Automatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 29,000
Exterior Color: Springtime Yellow
Interior Color: Parchment/Black Accents
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I'm listing my 66 Mustang for sale. I will give a very honest description listing the good and the bad.
I would classify this car as a very good to excellent driver quality car. It has a base 289 2bbl and C4 automatic trans. Exterior color is Springtime Yellow the interior is Parchment with black accents. Differential is the standard 8 inch open 3.00:1 ratio.
This car has the majority of it's original sheetmetal, the passenger door is not original and the drivers door has had a lower skin repair. Other than that I believe the rest of the sheetmetal and undercarriage to be all ford. The car is extremely solid. The floorpans, frame rails etc all rust free and that means no previous rust repairs. There is a small rust whole in the passenger rear wheel well. All the inner fenders are original also. The under side has not been restored and as such shows the dirt of 40 plus years. The paint is an older enamel finish that still shows well but has multiple minor nicks and scratches. There are paint adhesion problems in the door jamb hinge area and also under the hood on the lips were the fenders bolt are. Looks like improper prep in those areas. There is a crease in the left front fender behind the extension ear of the front bumper and a small ding in the passenger door. The rear valance panel is not a good paint match to the rest of the car. It is a few shades off, it was added when the duals were put on. Most all of the chrome and stainless shows very well, I have been replacing small things as I went along. The doors open and close as they should.

When I purchased the car it had black pony interior. The door tag decoded it as parchment with black accents and I have restored it as such and it presnts very nicely indeed. The car originally had a manual top, I purchased a used complete power setup from another Mustang and installed it completely using all Ford parts. The top is not new but it is in excellent shape with no exterior damage. Everything works electrically with the car.

Mechanically the car has also been gone through, new fuel tank, rebuilt carburetor (professional rebuilt) , new brakes and wheel cylinders, car uses pertronix ignition. The car has several leaks, small leaks from engine (oil) and power steering (very small) and from the automatic transmission. I intend to pull the drivetrain this winter if the vehicle does not sell to reseal the trans and freshen the engine and engine compartment as it also has never been restored /detailed and looks tired. The car has new Hankook Radials.

The car is an excellent driver. I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere. I took it to a local show today and rolled off at least 70 miles round trip. It is unusually smooth at speed and very easily cruises at 70/75 mph. The transmission shifts as smooth as butter, there are no unusual noises, rumbles or rattles. It is a pleasure to drive. It has factory AC, last year I did charge the system to see if it functioned and in did indeed work well, I have barely used the car this summer and have not used it since. The steering is tight, no loose suspension componets, the car tracks straight as an arrow, handles well and does not exhibit any unusual tire wear. Starts right up and does not smoke or use any oil to speak of. I recently installed factory style dual exhuast with the trumpets etc. Very quiet system, nothing offensive. Other than addressing the leaks the car needs nothing, and even the leaks are optional, the trans leaks the worst if the car sits for long periods of time unused.

I can provide other pictures as needed, you can call my cell to talk about the car. 732 599 8774, starting the bid at 100.00 and the reserve is 25,000.00 so no need to ask. I do not  end end auctions early. I encourage inspections from yourself or qualified inspectors. Call me to make arrangements. My name is Dan.

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Wed, 13 Mar 2013

Originally developed with the sole purpose of being a Ferrari rival to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Ford GT40 became a prominent racing machine in the 1960s in both Europe and the US. Not wanting to leave such an important car out of the fun, the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance also took time out from its other celebrations to recognize the 50-year anniversary of the GT40.
Over its short lifespan, the GT40 was offered in a handful of configurations, but the classic short-tailed (Mk I and Mk II) bodystyles were well represented... especially in Gulf livery. James Glickenhaus (of Ferrari P4/5 fame) had his bright yellow Mk IV in the field, and there were several others in this bodystyle, including one that has seen plenty of time on the track judging by its chipped-up nose.
As a fitting statement for the car's lengthy racing history, GT40 Chassis Number 1075 won this year's Concours de Sport award. This car took home the checkered flag at Le Mans in 1968 and 1969, and racked up a total of six wins in just 11 races.

Ford patents a multi-touch version of its classic keypad

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For decades, Ford has offered a keypad on the doors of their cars that would allow owners access with the right code. Amazingly, the keypad has survived almost unchanged except for a recent touch button version. A new patent from the Blue Oval shows the keypad may get a big upgrade soon. The first big change is that it looks like the keypad may move to the key fob. Although it might be possible to have it on the car itself as well, the patent only seems to focus on the key fob. In addition, the fob will now be a multi-touch pad similar to that of modern smartphones. This will allow for more diverse code entries, according to the patent's description. Instead of just a simple number code, owners could enter a code that involves swipes and keystrokes, and even simultaneous keystrokes. For instance, you could enter a code that requires swiping from 1 to 3, followed by holding 2 and 4 to unlock the car. The patent also seems to indicate that this keypad would then display unlock functions and other functions on the fob after the correct code is entered, thus making it more than just a way to unlock the car. As for the practical implications of this keypad system update, it could provide an added layer of security. If someone steals your keys, they would have to also know your access code to get into the car. Whether this would also help make the key and car harder to hack would remain to be seen, though. Another possible benefit could be the prevention of accidental lock and alarm button presses, although that likely isn't a common issue. There could be potential downsides as well. If used as an extra layer of security, the legitimate owner would have to punch in their code on the fob to get in, which would render proximity key benefits relatively useless. Moving the keypad to the fob would also mean owners couldn't get into their cars without having the key with them. We don't have any clues as to when this could become a feature, but it doesn't seem like it would be difficult to implement, so it could show up in the next few years. Related Video: News Source: United States Patent and Trademark OfficeImage Credit: Ford, United States Patent and Trademark Office / Ford Auto News Ford Lincoln Technology keyless entry

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