Sixties legend
Now entering its 60th year as a key Ford sub-brand, Mustang has been through a mix of highs and lows over the decades. Without question, though, it’s the early notchback and fastbacks from the 1960s which are the staple image for most people.
In 1964, Hot Rod magazine in the USA wrote of the new Mustang: “”The Mustang fits into the ‘Total Performance’ picture very neatly and finally fills a long-neglected gap in the American automotive picture; the small, sports-like coupe or convertible which can deliver good operational economy with a low initial price tag. Unless we miss our guess, the exploding youth market will have the assembly lines working nights and weekends trying to keep up. We can guarantee this car is going to be popular.” And they were right. (See our history feature for more.)
This 1966 notchback runs a 289ci (4.7lt) V8 with three-speed auto and appears to be in good shape.
It’s with Classic & American Imports in Adelaide, priced at $62,900.