Production Stats
1966 Ford Mustang ConvertibleStandard Convertible: 56,409 units
Luxury Convertible: 12,520 units
Convertible w/Bench Seats: 3,190 units
Total Production: 72,119 units
Retail Price: $2,652 Standard Convertible
1966 was one of the most popular Ford Mustang model years in the history of the car, and the convertible model was no exception. More than 70,000 convertible Mustangs were sold in 1966. In fact, although the hardtop Mustang outsold the convertible model, it's been said the 1966 Mustang Convertible outsold the Fastback almost three to one. There's no denying the convertible Mustang was a hot commodity.
Features
- New Wheels
- New Grille Pattern
- New Instrument Cluster
- New Rocker-panel trim
- Revised Side Scoops
As for model year refinements, in all, the 1966 Convertible Mustang was very similar to the 1965 model. It did, however, feature a new grille pattern, a new instrument panel, and new color options, such as the addition of Emberglo.
The grille of the 1966 Mustang Convertible featured, for the first time, a free-floating Pony emblem surrounded by horizontal grille bars. This provided for a sleeker looking Mustang, putting the previously used honeycomb grille pattern to rest.
Ford also did away with the Falcon instrument cluster in 1966 and replaced it with five round gauges, which had previously only been available as an added option. The new cluster featured a large speedometer, fuel gauge, ammeter, coolant temperature gauge, and an oil-pressure gauge. The interior featured padded sun visors as standard equipment, along with an eight-track sound-system as an optional add on. The glove box was also redesigned and a new woven design pattern replaced the standard vinyl seats featured in previous years.
For the upscale buyer, Ford offered the Pony interior package (Interior Decor Group Option), and what a package it was. It featured embossed seatbacks prominently featuring galloping Mustangs. It also featured walnut-grained vinyl dashboard and chrome trim throughout. Best of all, the cockpit featured courtesy lights and pistol-grip handles. Talk about creature comforts! In addition, the car's convertible boot was color-keyed to match the vehicle’s interior.
Additional upgrades to the 1966 Mustang convertible included new rocker-panel trim, optional remote mirrors, and the addition of Emberglo as a new color option. You could even order an antenna for your Mustang for about $60.
Engine Offerings
- Engine Code T: 200 cubic inch I-6 engine @ 120hp w/9.2:1 compression and a one-barrel carburetor
- Engine Code C: 289 cubic inch V-8 engine @ 200hp w/9.3:1 compression and two-barrel carburetor
- Engine Code A: 289 cubic inch V-8 engine @ 225hp w/10.0:1 compression and a four-barrel carburetor
- Engine Code K: 289 cubic inch V-8 engine @ 271hp w/10.5:1 compression and a four-barrel carburetor
Exterior Colors: Antique Bronze, Arcadian Blue, Brittany Blue, Candy Apple Red, Dark Moss Green, Emberglo, Ivy Green Metallic, Light Beige, Maroon Metallic, Medium Palomino Metallic, Medium Silver Metallic, Nightmist Blue, Raven Black, Sahara Beige, Sauterne Gold, Signalflare Red, Silver Blue, Silver Blue Metallic, Silver Frost, Springtime Yellow, Tahoe Turquoise, Vintage Burgundy, Wimbledon White
