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66 Mustang Pricelist

Details: Category: Early Mustang Knowledgebase; Published on Sunday, 14 April 2013 17:32; Written by Klaus; Hits: 29094

	FORD DIVISION FORD MOTOR COMPANY 1966 MUSTANG	1966 MUSTANG PASSENGER CAR PRICES MARCH 16, 1966

		Wholesale	Schedule
		to	"A"	Wholesale	Suggested	Suggested
		Dealer	D&D	Delivered	List	Retail

	IBM Body
MUSTANG MODELS Code Code
	2-Door Hardtop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 65A	$1,837.77(1)	137.18	$1,964.95(1)	2,269.00	$2,416.18(2)
	Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 76A	2,019.23(1)	139.86	2,159.09(1)	2,493.00	2,652.86(2)
	2 +2 Fastback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 63A	1,983.63(1)	138.07	2,121.70(1)	2,449.00	2,607.07(2)
	8-Cylinder 289 CID 2-V Engine 200 HP-
	Extra Charge over 200 CID 1-V 120
	HP 6-Cylinder	81.00(1)	5,63	86.63(1)	100.00	105.63
REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTIONS
	ENGINES
	Extra Charge over 200 HP 289 CID
	Challenger V-8: 225 HP 289 CID 4-V
	Challenger Special V-8	38.10	2.75	40.85	50.10	52.85
	271 HP Hi-Performance'289 CID 4-V
	Cobra V-8 (Includes Special Handling
	Package and 6.95x .14 Dual Red Band Nylon Tires)
	With GT Equipment Group	199.00	14.44	213.44	261.90	267.34
	Without GT Equipment Group	236.30	17.02	253.32	310.90	327.92
	TRANSMISSIONS
	Cruise-O-Matic - 6-Cylinder Engine	133.10	9.40	142.5	166.40	175.80
	Cruise-O-Matic - 8-Cylinder - 200 and
	225 HP Engines	140.40	9.89	150.29	175.50	185.39
	Cruise-O-Matic - 8-Cylinder 271 HP High
	Performance Engine	163.82	11.47	175.29	204.80	216.27
	Four-Speed Manual - 6-Cylinder	81.80	5.75	87.55	107.70	113.45
	Four-Speed Manual - 8-Cylinder	132.70	9.32	142.02	174.70	184.02
	POWER ASSISTS
	Power Brakes	30.45	2.19	32.64	40.10	42.29
	Power Steering	60.90	4.27	65.17	80.20	84.47
	Power Top, Convertible	38.10	2.75	40.85	50.20	52.95
	PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT
	Battery - Heavy Duty-55 Amp... . .	5.27	0.44	5.71	7.00	7.44
	Disc Brakes - Front - 8-Cylinder (N /A wi th Power Brakes)	40.90	2.87	43.77	53.9	56.77
	GT Equipment Group - Available with 225
	and 271 HP V-8 Engines Only (Includes
	Dual Exhaust System, Fog Lomps,
	Grille Bar, Special Ornamentation,
	Disc Brakes, Special Handling Package
	Components, GT Stripe--Less Rocker
	Panel Moulding	109.83	7.60	117.43	144.60	152.20
	High Ratio Axle	10.00	.70	10.70	13.20	13.90
	Limited Slip Differential Rally-Pac - Clock/Tachometer	30.00 50.00	2.10 3.50	32.10 53.50	39.50 65.80	41.60 69.30
	Special Handling Package - 200 and 225
	HP V-8 Engines - includes increased
	rate front and rear springs, larger front
	and rear shock absorbers, 22 to 1
	Overall steering ratio, and larger
	diameter front stabilizer bar	22.05	1.54	23.59	29.10	30.64
	Wheels, Styled Steel - 14"- 8-Cylinder
	Models only	67.67	4.74	72.41	89.10	93.84
	SAFETY EQUIPMENT
	Electric Windshield Wipers, 2-Speed	9.35	0.65	10.00	12,30	12,95
	Glass, Tinted with Banded Windshield. . . .	21.80	1.55	23.35	28.70	30.25
	Glass, Tinted, Windshield only	15.20	1.09	16.29	20.00	21.09
	Padded Windshield Pillars (Models 07 and 09)	13.09	.92	14.01	17.30	18.22
	Seat Belts - Deluxe, Front and Rear-
	Front Retractors and Warning Light .. . .	10.44	.73	11.17	13.80	14.53
	Visibility Group - Includes Remote Control
	Mirror, Day/Nite Mirror, and 2-Speed
	Electric Wipers	21.50	1.51	23.01	28.30	29.81
	COMFORT-CONVENIENCE EQUIPMENT
	Air Conditioner - Ford
	(Tinted Glass Recommended)	224.30	15.70	240	295.20	310.90
	AM Radio - Stereosonic Tape System
	(Radio - Required)	92.71	6.49	99.20	122.00	128.49
	Front Seat, Full Width/Arm Rest (65A and 76A)	17.65	1.22	18.87	23.20	24.42
	Luggage Rack - Real' Deck Lid (65A and 76A)	23.36	1.64	25.00	30.80	32.44
	Radio and Antenna.	41.25	3.21	44.46	54.30	57.51

	(1) Includes Heater, Standard Safety Features, and Dealer Holdback equal to 2% of Suggested List.
	(2) Includes Heater, Standard Safety Features, and $20 Manufacturer's Suggested Dealer and Preparation and Conditioning Charge in
	and addition to Schedule "A" D&D.

Courtesy of Ford Motor Company

	FORD DIVISION FORD MOTOR COMPANY 1966 MUSTANG	1966 MUSTANG PASSENGER CAR PRICES MARCH 16, 1966

		Wholesale	Schedule
		to	"A"	Wholesale	Suggested	Suggested
		Dealer	D&D	Delivered	List	Retail

REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTIONS - continued
APPEARANCE EQUIPMENT
	Accent Stripe - Less Rear Quarter
	Ornamentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$10.00	$ .70	$10.70	$ 13.20	$ 13.90
	Console - Full Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36.30	2.61	38.91	47.80	50.41
	Console - For use with Air Conditioner . . . . . . .	41477	1.62	24.32	29.90	31.52
	Deluxe Steering Wheel - Simulated Wood Grain .	41477	1.62	24.32	29.90	31.52
	Inferior Decor Group - Includes Special
	Interior Trim, Deluxe Wood Grain Steering
	Wheel, R/W Door Courtesy Lights,
	and Pistol Grip Door Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67.95	4.73	72.68	89.4	94.13
	Vinyl Roof - 65A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53.63	3.76	57.39	70.60	74.36
	Wire Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41.96	2.94	44.90	55.30	58.24
	Wheel Covers - Knock-Off Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41319	.98	15.00	18.50	19.48
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
	Closed Crankcase Emission System - Available
	only with Exh. ECS except with 271 HP Engine	3.70	.29	3.99	4.90	5.19
	Exhaust Emission Control System - N/A
	with 271 HP Engine	34.40	2.45	36.85	43.00	45.45
DELETE OPTIONS
	MagicAire Heater .	(22.70)	(1.62)	(24.32)	29.90)	(31.52)
OPTIONAL TIRE PRICES
	The following models have (5) 6.95x 14
	4-p.r. BSW Rayon tires os standard equipment:
	All models except those equipped with the 289 CID High Performance Engine
	Extra Charge for:
	(5) 6.95x 14 4-p.r. WSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24.40	1.11	25.51	32.2	33.31
	(5) 6.95x 14 4-p.r. BSW, Nylon . . . . . . . . . . .	11.50	.47	11.97	15.20	15.67
	(5) 6.95x 14 4-p.r. WSW, Nylon . . . . . . . . . . .	35.90	1.59	37.49	47.30	48.89
	(5) 6.95x 14 4-p.r. Dual Red Band, Nylon. . . . .	35.90	1.67	37.57	47.3	48.97
	The following models have (5) 6.95 x 14 .
	4-p.r. Dual Red Band Nylon tires as
	standard equipment:
	. All models with the 289 CID High
	Performance Engine
	No Extra Charge for:
	(5) 6.95x 14 4-p:r. BSW, Nylon . . . . . . . . . . .	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C
	(5) 6.95x 14 4-p.r. WSW, Nylon . . . . . . . . . . .	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C

All regular Mustang production options are available with the High Performance Engine, except the following: Air Conditioning, 3-
Speed Manual Transmission, Power Steering, and Rayon Tires. Regular Production Options are available with the GT Equipment
Group except the following: Power Brakes, Accent Stripe, and options not available when ordered with the High Performance Engine.
Full width seat with center armrest is not available with Interior Decor Group, Model 63A or Console options.

Courtesy of Ford Motor Company

64 ½ Mustang Illustrated Facts and Specifications Manual

Details: Category: Early Mustang Knowledgebase; Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 13:06; Written by Klaus; Hits: 89512

1965 to 1973 MUSTANG ILLUSTRATION CATALOG

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This 24 page illustrated Facts and Specifications Manual is a collection of reprinted information originally found only at the dealership. Some nice photographs , drawings , specifications and some detailed information specific to these cars. This is a nice addition if like to collect everything about this cars. All models for this year Ford Mustang are included in this manual. This manual measures 8.5 x 11 inches and is in NEW condition.

Early-Mustang Book Collection

Details: Category: Early Mustang Knowledgebase; Published on Friday, 29 March 2013 14:01; Written by Klaus; Hits: 20564

This is my Early-Mustang Book collection. What you see here is a mix of Restoration aids, History overview and Technical Help. When I started to get hand on every interesting Mustang book, my first idea was to learn about restorations. After some Time I was interested more and more about the History of this cars. Every book which was available original from this years gives me a special kick after I was able to get my hands on it. For me it seems to be funny when I saw people bidding more for a fresh clean Reproduction than for a used original one. The main problem for me was to decide which book is worth to pay for and which is for wasting money. I was suprised by some of them in both directions (positive as negative) and that gives me the idea to share my expierences with you...

I will place a describtion for every book/booklet with my personal vote behind the picture. That will take some time!

Please send me a mail if you need information concerning a specific book not described here, or if you wan't to see a book here with your comment...


Mustang & Ford - Small Block V8 Vol.1-2	Mustang Does it!	Mustang Restoration Handbook

Mustang - The Affordable Sportscar	Ford Parts Interchange Manual	1965 Comet, Falcon, Fairlane and Mustang Shop Manual

Ford Mustang (German)	Ford Mustang - Die Geschichte eines erfolgreichen Automobils (German)	Auto-Reparaturanleitung Ford Mustang (German)

Mustang eine Auto-Legende (German)	Autolite Electrical Service Parts	Autolite Carburetor tune-up specifications

Ford - Body & Collision Parts Catalog	FoMoCo Autolite Rotunda - Quick Reference Catalog	How To rebuild Small-Block Ford Engines

Ultimate Auto Detailing	Automotive Paint Handbook	Mustang How-To Vol.1

Mustang How-To Vol.2	Paint & Body Handbook	Mustang 64 1/2 - 68

Mustang - The Complete History of America's Pioneer Pony Car	Mustang Recognition Guide	How to restore your Mustang

1965 Ford Service - Specifications for cars and Trucks	Mustang Illustration Catalog	1964 1/2 Mustang illustrated Facts and specifications Manual

1964 Mustang Shop Manual Supplement	1964 1/2 Wiring Diagram Manual	1964-66 Convertibel Top Repair Manual

Mustang Production Guide Vol.1	25 Years of Mustang Advertising	Mustang Encyclopedia

The new Ford Mustang	Early model Mustang - Illustrated Parts Catlog	Mustang 1964 1/2 - 73 Restoration Guide Ed.2

Assembly Manuals - Osborne Repros	Ford Standard & Utility Parts Catalog	1964 1/2 Registered Owners Manual

Shop Tips from Ford	Mustang Owners Handbook of Mantainance	Original Ford Master Parts Catalog

64½ Mustang Prices

Details: Category: Early Mustang Knowledgebase; Published on Thursday, 04 April 2013 12:03; Written by Klaus; Hits: 20060

64 ½ Mustang Prices
You will find the Prices for the Base Models, the regular production Options and the Dealer added Accessoires.

	1964 ½ MUSTANG PRICES

			SUGGESTED		SUGGESTED
MUSTANG MODELS			RETAIL		RETAIL
				SAFETY EQUIPMENT
2-Door Hardtop		65A	$2.368,00	Emergency Flashers	$19,60
Convertible		76A	$2.814,00	Padded Visors -- 65A and 76A	$5,70
8-Cylinder 260 CID 2V Engine 164 HP				Deluxe Seat Belts, Front - (Retractable)	$7,55
Extra Charge Over 170 CID 1V 101 HP 6-Cylinder			$75,00	Visibility Group -- included Remote Control Mirror, Day/Nite Mirror, 2-Speed Electric Wipers and Washer	$36,00
REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTIONS				Accent Group -- includes body side paint strip, rocker panel molding -- less rear quarter ornamentation 65A and 76A	$27,70

ENGINES				Air Conditioner -- Ford	$283,20
Extra Charge Over 164 HP 260 CID 2V:				Back Up Lamps Day/Nite	$10,70
220 HP 289 CID 4V			$87,00	Battery, Heavy Duty	$7,60
271 HP Hi-Performance 289 OD 4V				Closed Emission System (Calif. type)	$5,30
(includes Special Handling Package and 6.95 X 14 Dual				Console, full length	$51,50
Red Band Nylon Tires			$442,60	Console (For use with Air Conditioner)	$32,20

TRANSMISSIONS				Glass -- Tinted with Banded Windshield	$30,90
Cruise-O-Matic - 6-Cylinder			$179,80	Windshield Only, Tinted 8 Banded	$21,55
Cruise-O-Matic -- 164 / 220 HP and 225 HP V8s			$189,80	Radio -- Push Button and Antenna	$58,50
Four-Speed Manual -- 6-Cylinder			$115,90	Rocker Panel Molding -- 65A and 76A	$16,40
Four-Speed Manual -- V-8 Engines			$75,80	Vinyl Roof -- 65A	$75,80

PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT				Wheel Covers -- Knock-Oft Hubs	$18,20
Disc Brakes -- Front -- 8 Oil. (N/A with Power Brakes)			$58,00	Wire Wheel Covers, 14"	$45,80
Limited Slip Differential			$42,50	Magic Aire Heater -- Delete (Credit)	-$32,20
Rally-Pac -- Clock/Tachometer			$70,80	Seat Belts -- Delete (Credit)	-$11,00
Special Handling Package -- 220 HP V-8 Engines includes increased Rate Front and Rear Springs, Larger Front and Rear Shock Absorbers, 22 to 1 Steering Ratio, and Larger Diameter Front Stabilizer Bar

			$31,30


Wheels -- Styled Steel - 14" (8-Cyl. only)			$122,30	OPTIONAL TIRE PRICES

POWER ASSISTS				The following Models have (5) 6.50 x 13 4-p.r. BSW Rayon Tires as Standard-Equipment:
Power Brakes			$43,20
Power Steering			$86,30	All 6-Cylinder models
Power Top, Convertible			$54,10
DEALER ADDED ACCESSORIES				Extra Charge for:
				(5) 6.50 x 13 4-p.r. WSW	$33,90
C5ZZ6520910-A	Door Edge Guards		$2,70	(5) 6.95 x 14 4-p.r. BSW	$7,40
C5ZZ6510176-A	Rocker Panel Molding (set)		$19,10	(5) 6.95 x 14 4-p.r. WSW	$41,30
177A
C5ZZ1130-B	Deluxe With Spinner 13" wheel covers		$28,95	The following Models have (5) 8.95 x 14 4-p.r. BSW Tires as Standard Equipment
C5ZZ1130-D	Deluxe With Spinner 14" wheel covers		$28,95
C40Z1130-T	Simulated Wire 13" wheel covers		$58,35
C4AZ1130-F	Simulated Wire 14" wheel covers		$58,35	All 8-Cylinder models except with the 271 HP Hi-Performance Engine
C5ZZ6555100-F	Luggage Rack		$35,00
C5ZZ7601 A42-A	(White) Tonneau Cover		$52,70
C5ZZ7601A42-B	(Black) Tonneau Cover		$52,70	Extra Charge for:
C5ZZ15313- A	(L.H.) Spotlight		$29,95
B9AB17A679-A	Vanity Mirror		$1,95	(5) 6.95 x 14 4-p.r. WSW	$33,90
C4AZ17A387-A	License Plate Frame		$4,50	(5) 6.95 x 14 4-p.r. BSW, Nylon	$15,80
C3RZ19B540-B	Fire Extinguisher		$33,70	(5) 8.95 x 14 4-p.r. Dual Red Band, Nylon	$49,80
C4RZ19A548-A	Compass		$7,95
C5ZZ18805-BA	AM Radio		$53,50	All Models equipped with the 271 HP 289 CID 4 V High Performance Engine have (5) 8.95 x 14 4-p.r. Dual Red Band Nylon Tim as Standard Equipment.
C3AZ18875- A	Rear Seat Speaker		$11,95
C5AZ18875-E	"Studio Sonic Sound System" (reverb)		$22,95
B5AZ17696-A	Round (cone-shaped) Outside Mirror		$3,95
C3RZ17696-A	Left Hand Remote Mirror		$2,25	No Extra Charge for:
C5ZZ17696-A	Universal (flat) Outside Mirror		$12,75
C5ZZ17696-8	Matching Right Hand		$6,75	(5) 8.95 x 14 4-p.r. BSW, Nylon
C5ZZ17700-B	Inside Day-Night Mirror		$4,95	(5) 6.95 x 14 4-p.r. WSW, Nylon
C5ZZ15499- A	Back Up Lights		$10,40
C5ZZ2A091-B	Power Brakes		$47,00	All regular Mustang Production Options are available with the High Performance Engine except the following: Air Conditioning, 3-Speed Manual Transmission, Cruise-O-Matic, Limited Slip Differential, Power Steering, and Rayon Tires.
C4DZ6206081-A	Glove Box Lock		$2,49
C4AA62432A00-A	Remote Control Trunk Release		$6,95
C5AA17A603- A	Windshield Washers		$14,50
C5ZZ108960-B	(6-cyl.) Rally-pac		$75,95
C5ZZ108960-C	(8-cyl.) Rally-pac		$75,95

Courtesy of Ford Motor Company

64 ½ Indy Pace Cars

Details: Category: Early Mustang Knowledgebase; Published on Friday, 29 March 2013 11:32; Written by Klaus; Hits: 20456

History of the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

The Indianapolis 500 Pace Car History:

Ford assembled approximately 225 Pace Car Mustangs (35 Convertibles and about 190 Hardtops) that found their way to the consuming public. The convertibles were sold to dealers after the race and the hardtops were distributed to winners of the "Checkered Flag" and "Green Flag" contest.

This was a special competition between dealerships in order to distribute the planned pace car replicas to be released for sale to the public. The competition consisted of "Checkered Flag" and "Green Flag" contests that were based on the sales performance of the dealerships prior to the April 17, 1964 introduction of the Mustang. The top five performers in each district would receive a pace car replica for free, or at a significant discount, based on their final standings in the sales contest. With 36 districts this added up to 180 replicas, however, because of dealership ties and strong performances, approximately 10 extra replicas were made, bringing the total to an estimated 190. Representatives from the 105 winning dealerships were invited to Dearborn for a special celebration, where the keys to their replicas were handed over by Mr. Lee Iacocca himself. Each of the replicas were coupes painted in Pace Car White (paint code "C" for 64 1/2) and had white interiors with blue appointments (code "42"). The cars were equipped with the 260 V8 engine, power steering, rear back-up lights and automatic transmissions. Other identifying features of the pace car replicas include pace car blue racing stripes up the center of the hood and "Official Pace Car" decals along the sides of the car. The words "PACE CAR" were written on the radiator support with a grease pencil of some kind, and then later painted over. The center stripes did not get placed on the taillight panel around the gas cap on coupes, but they did on the dignitary convertibles. Apparently some cars did not have the decals installed at the dealership, and due to a press photo showing a prototype with the stripes installed to one side rather than down the middle a few cars ended up with the stripes in this incorrect location. Another interesting fact with regards to the replica cars was the lack of outside mirrors. Standard procedure at the time was for cars to be delivered to the dealerships with the outside mirrors placed loose inside the car. When the car was prepped by the dealership the mirrors were then installed. However, the pace car replicas were not delivered the same way as regular Mustangs... the Checkered Flag cars were retrieved by the winning dealers from Dearborn, and the Green Flag cars were retireved from the District Sales Office by the dealer. This meant that these cars did not end up with an outside mirror. The VINs of the cars are sequentially numbered, but the DSOs reflect the dealerships that they were sent too. All of the replicas were built in April, except for the extras mentioned earlier that were built in May, and given a DSO of 84 ("Home Office" designation).

Another Story is what happened to the non replicas. In 1964, the new Mustang was the official "Indianapolis 500" Pace Car. Ford prepared two identical vehicles for this duty. One, was given to A.J. Foyt, the winner of the race, and shortly there after destroyed in a accident. The second one, which is shown in the Vin & Picure Gallery, was given to sebring florida Race track for official use, and remained there until 1992. The restoration, done by TSS Restorations of Melbourne Florida, returned the car to race day specifications. Modifications include:

271 H.P. "K-Code" Engine (Balanced and Blueprinted)
Front Fender Braces
9" Rear End
Lowered Suspension
Falcon Sprint Steering
Koni Shocks
Bright White exterior paint
White interieur (W/ blue and red accents)
Large Radiator (w/ overflow can)
7.75 Firestone 500 tires

5F08F100241 was supposed to be owned by a guy named Bruce ***** in Georgia. It was offered in an auction at Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Auction May 2007 in Indianapolis, IN.
Built on the historic first day of Mustang production in March 1964, this car is one of three identical convertibles delivered by Ford to noted race car builders Holman Moody of North Carolina for preparation as pace cars. After a quick evaluation it was determined that the cars would require special modifications in order to fulfill their mission. Their 164 horsepower 260 cubic inch Fairlane engines were replaced by Holman-Moody-built 289 engines patterned after those used in the famed GT40 racing program. Equipped with forged pistons, modified heads, special exhaust and other exclusive pieces, the engine developed sufficient horsepower to take the cars to their required top speed of 140 miles per hour. Borg-Warner T-10 four speed transmissions were installed for further durability.

The cars were given lowered suspensions, oversized tires and special under-hood chassis bracing to improve high-speed handling, and the radiators were replaced with larger units to eliminate the threat of overheating. They were then painted bright Pace Car white for better visibility in media photographs and on television.

With the delivery deadline looming ever closer, several other details were attended to before the cars would be ready to join a fleet of production Mustangs sent to Indy by Ford for the month prior to the race. According to the car’s longtime owner and restorer, Ford stalwart Bruce Weiss, only two of the three convertibles were completed in time for delivery. One car was chosen to actually perform pacing duties and the other appointed as backup, but the designated car developed problems and the Weiss car was called into service on race day.

Photos and documentation indicate that, after the race, the Mustang was returned to Holman Moody for refreshing before serving pace car duties at Sebring in July 1964, after which it became a daily driver for the next 28 years. Weiss began restoring the car in the mid nineties, during which time he was able to confirm the car’s provenance and authenticity.

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