Spending two decades away in the same place can’t be good news. Not for a piece of metal, at least, as it’s typically just a matter of time until the rust starts taking its toll.
As anyone can tell with just a few clicks on the photos in the gallery, the convertible has already received a series of fixes. It comes with a new gas tank, a rebuilt carburetor, new tires, and other parts that got it ready for the road.
Of course, the most important part whenever it comes down to returning to the road is the engine. In this case, the 289 (4.7-liter) V8 under the hood is ready for action, though it’s unclear whether the powerplant has ever been rebuilt.
In charge of putting the wheels in motion on this Mustang is a 4-barrel unit. As an A-code Mustang, the car offers 225 horsepower – it was the second most powerful choice in 1966 after the HiPo version, rated at 271 horsepower.
The 2-barrel sibling developed 200 horsepower, whereas the six-cylinder was, well, lazy. It produced just 120 horsepower but was still a good choice for anyone looking for a fancy supermarket companion.
The other good news concerns the selling price. The Mustang was posted on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction. In other words, the top bidder will take the car home when the digital fight comes to an end in approximately nine days.
The auction started by seller 2hipgottago has already received eight bids, and the highest right now is $5,300. Most likely, the top bid will increase as we approach the end of the auction, especially because this is a rare find that’s unlikely to escape unnoticed.
The convertible is currently parked in Simi Valley, California, so you know what you must do to see it in person before submitting a bid and committing to a purchase.
