1966 mustang facts book

Ford broke the 1,000,000 mustang mark in 1966 18 months after its introduction. Jim osborn reproductions wiring diagram manual 1969. In 1966 there were 333 high country specials produced. Pick up this great jim osborn reproductions 1966 mustang illustrated facts and specifications manual book today from cj pony parts. The best ford mustang books in our library automobile magazine. To comply with federally mandated safety standards, mustangs now included front and rear seat belts, padded dash, emergency flashers, electric wipers and windshield washers as standard equipment. These variations include the emblem on the quarterpanels behind the doors. Contains information on production, performance, economy, competition, accessories and prices. Book 66mus 66 mustang illustrated facts and specifications manual this book contains basic data on the construction, features, and options available for this model year. In more than 50 years, the mustang has taken many turns, from the original pony car, to variants that are best described as pure muscle cars, to the misunderstood mustang ii, to the foxbody platform that brought back the brand, all the way to the modern coyote and. Its been heating up the streets with its sleek look, powerful engine, and confident owners since its first model in 1964. The high country special was a promotion that ford ran from 1966 68.

The mustang could be equipped to be anything from a basic economy car to a highpowered sports machine. Carburetion was an autolite single barrel carburetor number c60f 9510ad. The classic mustang facts about 1966 classic mustangs. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1966 mustang. Steve strope describes his latesixties mustang as loud and fast art. Heres why old classic books are better than new books. Read full profile books, both old and new, are great things, but our culture. Marti auto works book66mus 66 mustang illustrated facts.

Jim osborn reproductions book 1966 mustang illustrated facts and specifications manual. Also included is the pricing guide showing the cost of every factory option. Mustang gtcs recognition guide and owners manual 50th anniversary commemorative edition. Book, reference, 1966 mustang fact book, paperback, each. Although the first few years were very good for ford and its sporty mustang, 1966 was the year all the hard work really started to pay off.

Mustang travel guide getting to travel to mustang, nepal is the trip of a lifetime. Magnante covers them all here, generation by generation, so that mustang fans of any generation are sure to love this collection. Jim osborn mpo293 mustang book 1966 illustrated facts specs. Author steve magnante is well known for his encyclopedialike knowledge of automotive facts. The details he regularly shares, both in the pages of national. The standard engines in 1966 mustangs were the 200 cu, inline six cylinders. The 1965 and 1966 mustangs are differentiated by variations in the exterior, despite similar design. These books are filled with pictures and descriptions, giving you ample details and information on these mustangs. They were mechanically identical to other sixcylinder mustangs, but had a chrome air cleaner and a special engine decal which read mustang powered sprint 200. The rear seat returned and more colors were offered. The 1966 mustang fastback wasnt nearly as popular as the coupe. Fords new c4 cruiseomatic threespeed auto transmission became available for the 225 hp v8.

The 1966 model was basically a carryover and on march 2, 1966, less than 24 months after its introduction, the onemillionth mustang was built. Also be sure to view results in 4802851600 email protected 45 east chandler blvd. From falcon to fox, from bullitt to badges, these are the coolest and lamest ford mustangs throughout its sixgeneration history. The most noticeable change is the floating horse in the front grille. Visit car and driver to research the once and future mustang car news. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. To celebrate and to avoid a potential production problem due to the overwhelming popularity of the 289 v8 engine, ford released the sprint 200 mustang. Cj pony parts also offers mustang books that give thorough overviews of specific mustang models, like the shelby or svt. The pictures draw you in, but the nicely curated facts pull you through.

An iconic car wrapped in an iconic livery and powered by an indy car motor engine. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. This 27 page soft cover book has a vin decoder and pictures, literature and facts about the 1966 mustang. A new grille which featured chrome edged, horizontal inserts, replaced the honeycomb grille of 65.

Steve turns his attention to the most popular car in history, the ford mustang. The 41yearold mustang lounge, a local watering hole, just reopened after a. Detroit, a fact naturally trumpeted in early advertising. Books, both old and new, are great things, but our culture emphasizes that newer things are often better. This ad was published in september of 1966 in seventeen magazine, so it had to be photographed earlier. Book, reference, 1968 ford mustang wiring diagram manual, paperback, each. There are 2 books you must get and they are very cheap and they list all the options. Jim osborn has collected all of the information regarding your classic 1966 pony and pulled it. The first mustang rolled off the assembly line march 9, 1964, and it made its national debut on april 17. Booksvideossoftware books books free shipping on orders. Throughout the years many cars have made midyear introductions. Engines ranged from the modest 170 cid101 horsepower six to a solidlifter highperformance 289 cid 271 horsepower v8. Mustang how to book volume 2 1964 1973 scott drake price. The mustang would be the bestselling convertible in 1966, with 72,119 sold, beating the number two impala by almost 2.

In fact, it was the best selling mustang of all time. The 289 hipo kcode engine was also offered with a c4 transmission, but it had stronger internals and can be identified by. Included are charts showing the available paint colors, trim, engines, transmissions, and axle ratios. March 5, 1966 saturday edit one day after the tokyo crash of the canadian pacific flight arriving from hong kong, boac flight 911 took off from the same airport en route to hong kong. The contest is to win a 1967 mustang even though a 1966 mustang was used for the early photography. The 1966 mustang debuted with moderate trim changes including a new grille, side ornamentation, wheel covers and gas cap. If you ordered the sprint package, a chrome air cleaner topped off the carburetor. The classic mustang facts about 1965 classic mustangs. Bucket seats and a floor shifter were standard, and either sixcylinder or 289cid v8 power was available under that long hood. Engines ranged from the modest 170 cid101 horsepower six to a. Anytime you buy a classic car, especially one thats.

This book contains basic data on the construction, features, and options available for this model year. Become a ford mustang expert with these fun and intriguing facts from author steve magnantes vast vault of knowledge on each generation of the pony car. Mustang monthly magazine january 1, 1966 item weight. More than 417,000 were sold within a year, a new detroit record. Oct 23, 2015 the mustang seems to just get better and better with each new model, but theres something uniquely exciting about a classic. To celebrate, ford released the sprint 200 mustang. Though total mustang production only grew slightly over 8 percent over 1965, the hard top mustang continued to. Ford sold over 600,000 of these, making it nearly twice as popular as its competitor that year, the chevy impala.

Jim osborn mpo293 mustang book 1966 illustrated facts. A 50 year old mustang is as strong as ever carbuzz. If youre the type that likes random facts and information, cjs also has mustang books for you. From falcon to fox, from bullitt to badges, these are the coolest and lamest ford mustangs throughout its six. Anytime you buy a classic car, especially one thats half a century old, youre bound to run into a problem. Dav pilkey, american childrens author best known for the captain underpants book series, in cleveland.

More than just a history, the book explores all aspects of mustang life, from shows to celebrity owners. If youre wanting to hit the open road in an american built automobile, but dont want to spend of ton of money for the experience, consider purchasing a used ford mustang. There is a book for the 65 and another for the 66 and the name is 1965 mustang facts book and the same name for the 1966. In fact, march 1966 marked the creation of the millionth mustang. Although it was able to transmit to earth, its data capture system had failed. Jim osborn has collected all of the information regarding your classic 1966 pony and pulled it together into one complete book.

When you look deep inside yourself, are you more of a mustang or more of a camaro. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1966 ford mustang parts, including 1966 ford mustang interior parts and soft trim, 1966 ford mustang exterior sheet metal, 1966 ford mustang moldings, 1966 ford mustang emblems, 1966 ford mustang weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. While there is plenty to see and do in this part of the world its not be the first to discover secret destinations, travel hacks, and more. If you want to learn as much as possible about your 1966 mustang, than be sure to order this jim osborn reproductions 1966 mustang illustrated facts and specifications manual book mpo293 from cj pony parts. This manual is full of all kinds of helpful information. The new 1967 mustang would be introduced on september 30, 1966. Included are charts showing the available paint colors, trim, engines, transmissions, and axle. Once you answer our questions, well tell you if you are meant for a boss or something else. Most of the changes for 1966 were in the form of cosmetic refinements.

In more than 50 years, the mustang has taken many turns. Ford broke the 1,000,000 mustang mark in 1966, only 18 months after its introduction, when the 1,000,000th mustang rolled off the assembly line on 02mar66. Jim osborn reproductions 1966 mustang illustrated facts and specifications manual book. Originally printed to provide fords sales force with adequate product knowledge. Part of the appeal of the mustang was the ability to have it built to your specifications. Mlt fb66 facts book for 1966 ford mustang mltfb66 larrys. Though it was more or less a humble falcon beneath its sporty skin, fords new mustang still looked like nothing ever seen before when it burst onto the scene in april 1964. The only real setback in mustang sales so far was the slow sales of the fastback model in 1966. When you picture yourself behind the wheel of the worlds finest muscle car, which version do you see yourself sitting in. Heres some background about one of the sexiest and earliest models, the 1966 mustang from peter sesslers new book, ford mustang red book 1964 12 2015. Visit today to find low prices, coupons, and fast shipping.