1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible (RHD)

Description

Trying to define what exactly makes a 1966 Mustang such hot property isn't hard - if it's not the sexy looks or the rumble of V8 muscle under the bonnet, then the credibility hard won on the track, both at home and abroad, might go some way to explaining its enduring appeal. An early Mustang is cool in a way other cars can only try to emulate and the original Ponycar was the hottest automotive property on the planet when it first hit the streets back in late 1964 - no less than 20,000 were sold in the first month alone. Brainchild of Lee Iacocca, the Mustang virtually invented the personal sports coupe market segment, allowing customers to create a car for almost any purpose. The Mustang could be mild (in base six-cylinder form) to wild (with several powerful V8s to choose from), while a range of interior options meant it could be luxury-oriented or have a more macho, sporty feel. There were even three distinct body styles - notchback or fastback coupes and a convertible - to further diversify the Mustang range and as a result, no two cars are alike. The 1966 Mustang was the last to feature the original - and to many cleanest - styling and had only minor detail changes along with a new instrument cluster. Most were sold with Ford's classic 289-cid small-block V8 under the hood, the same engine that powered the Shelby's legendary Cobra and the mid-engined GT40 to countless race victories. In convertible form, the first generation Mustang makes for the perfect weekend cruiser, with plenty of grunt, great looks and room for family and friends.