1966 Ford Mustang Data Explorer summary
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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1966 style information including Special Models)


Hardtop

Fastback

Convertible

"Mustang! Fastest million a new car ever had. And here's the sale to kick off the second million. Hardtops, convertibles and fastbacks..." was the Mustang advertisement for the beginning of production for the 1966.

Mustang offered the 'Millionth Mustang Sale' promotion, which included personalized nameplates and motorized Mustang GT toy cars for only $4.95. After only three model years, in 1966, Mustang became the third best-selling individual nameplate in the American industry. Changes included a floating 'corral' around the Mustang horse on the grille; 'three-toothed comb' trim on the side coves (convertible & hardtop only); a new instrument panel; and federally mandated safety items such as seat belts, padded instrument panel, flashers, and electric windshield wipers and washers. One of the new options was an Interior Decor Group for $94.13 which included four Mustang horses branded into the seat vinyl commonly referred to as the 'Pony' interior. Base model prices were $2488 for the hardtop, $2519 for the fastback, and $2650 for the convertible. Engines offered were the 120hp (200ci 6-cylinder), 200hp (289ci V8), 225hp (289ci V8), and 271hp (289ci high-performance V8).

Sales Brochures (compare years)

Production Totals (compare years)

Total VIN VCT Body Sub-Total
607,568 07 65 Hardtop 422,416
09 63 Fastback 35,698
08 76 Convertible 72,119

Paint Color Codes (compare years, large examples, paintref.com - codes, chips)

Code Sample Mfg Code
Raven Black A M1724
Arcadian Blue F M1226
Sapphire Blue* G M1905
Sahara Beige H M1912
Nightmist Blue K M1903
Wimbledon White M M1619
Antique Bronze P M1910
Ivy Green R M1879
Candy Apple Red T M2008
Tahoe Turquoise U M1070
Emberglo V M1921
Vintage Burgundy X M1632
Silver Blue Y M1269
Sauterne Gold Z M1915
Silver Frost 4 M1901
Signal Flare Red 5 M2025
Springtime Yellow 8 M1955
*Shelby GT-350 only (AGMRT all GT-350 color codes)
High Country Special colors
- Timberline Green MX7041278
- Columbine Blue WT8118
- Aspen Gold MX7058815
Millionth Anniversary Edition
- Anniversary Gold

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1966 performance information)

VIN Displacement Carb Compression Max Power (gross) Max Torque (gross)
Standard 120hp 6-cyl T 200ci 1-bbl 9.2:1 120hp 4400rpm 190ft-lb 2400rpm
Optional 200hp V8 C 289ci 2-bbl 9.3:1 200hp 4400rpm 282ft-lb 2400rpm
Optional 225hp V8 A 289ci 4-bbl 10.0:1 225hp 4800rpm 305ft-lb 3200rpm
Optional High Perf 271hp V8 K 289ci 4-bbl 10.5:1 271hp 6000rpm 312ft-lb 3400rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)


Year: 6 = 1966
Assembler:
F = Dearborn Michigan
R = San Jose, California
T = Metuchen, New Jersey
Body:
07 = Hardtop
08 = Convertible
09 = Fastback
Engine:
T = Standard 120hp 200ci 6-Cyl
C = Optional 200hp 289ci 2V V8
A = Optional 225hp 289ci 4V V8
K = Optional High Perf 271hp 289ci V8
Unit Number: 1966 Mustangs start at 100001
The VIN number is found under the hood on top of the driver's side fender apron. Under the hood.

Options Available (compare years)

 200ci 1v 120hp 6-cylinder Engine (T-code)
 289ci 2v 200hp V8 Engine (C-code)
 289ci 4v 225hp V8 Engine (A-code)
 289ci 4v 271hp HiPo (High Performance) V8 Engine (K-code)
 Paxton Supercharger (Shelby)
 Cruise-O-Matic Automatic Transmission (6-cyl)
 Cruise-O-Matic Automatic Transmission (V8)
 3-Speed Manual Transmission
 4-Speed Manual Transmission (6-cyl)
 4-Speed Manual Transmission (V8)
 Power Brakes
 Power Steering
 Hood Scoop (Shelby)
 Vinyl Roof
 Power Convertible Top
 Vinyl Body-Side Moldings
 Side Scoops (Shelby)
 Lemans Stripes, Dual Over-the-top Racing Stripes (Shelby)
 Shelby Rocker Panel Stripes
 GT Rocker Panel Stripes
 GT Grille-Mounted Fog Lamps
 GT Dual Chrome Exhaust Trumpets thru Rear Valance
 Sprint 200 Option Group (wire wheels, pinstripes, console, chrome air cleaner)
 Luggage Rack (trunk lid mounted)
 Left-hand (driver-side) Remote Mirror
 Right-hand (passenger-side) Mirror
 Accent Delete Package (no chrome brake scoop in C-curve, C pinstripe)
 Rally-Pac Instrumentation (clock and tach pods)
 Deluxe Steering Wheel (wood)
 AM Push Button Radio and Antenna
 Stereosonic 8-Track Tape System
 Full Length Center Console
 Short Center Console (for AC)
 Air Conditioner
 Heater Delete
 Interior Decor Group (Pony Interior)
 Front Bench Seat
 Fold down rear seat (Shelby)
 Styled Steel Wheels (V8)
 Cragar Shelby Style Wheels
 Magnum 500 Wheels (Shelby)
 14-inch Shelby Aluminum 10-Spoke Wheels
 14-inch Standard Wheel Covers (hub caps)
 14-inch Wire Wheel Covers (hub caps)

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