Ask any group of classic Mustang enthusiasts which of the model's early offerings was the most visually pleasing, and you're bound to hear a lot of them reply without hesitation that the first-generation fastback takes that honor. When it was first released, its clean, flowing lines and lean but robust overall size couldn't help but attract attention. This 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H Tribute is an outstanding example of the model in upgraded Shelby form. It features high-impact black paint with accurately rendered gold stripes, creating a magnetic color combination, while its louvered rear window and side scoops provide a well-deserved shout-out to its top-tier counterparts. Take a closer look and you'll appreciate the craftsmanship that went into the modifications. This is a great-looking fastback.
Climb inside and you'll appreciate the overall quality of the black vinyl interior. The bucket seats are in good shape, with no tears or loose seams, and they're bracketed by door panels that are in matching condition. The dashboard shows no cracking, which is always a welcome find in a car with black upholstery, and the headliner is still nice and snug. In the back, the sport deck rear seat folds and unfolds with ease, creating either additional seating or storage space at your choosing. You'll find a set of Rally Pac gauges perched on the steering column to monitor conditions on the road, and an aftermarket AM/FM/CD stereo is on hand to provide the soundtrack for your road-bound adventures.
Beneath the scooped hood, you'll find a period-correct 289-cubic-inch V8, an engine that gained a well-deserved reputation for reliability, with many still on the road today. True to form, it starts right up and idles smoothly and is outfitted with an aluminum Edelbrock intake manifold, shorty headers, and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor to up its power. Its dual exhaust terminates in a pair of Flowmaster mufflers, so this fastback has a deep, but not overpowering, exhaust note. It also has strong road manners. It tracks nicely as it cruises on its set of 14" wheels outfitted with Cooper Cobra tires, and its 3-speed manual transmission shifts without issue.
HIGHLIGHTS
289-cubic-inch V8 engine
4-barrel Holley carburetor
Edelbrock intake manifold
3-speed manual transmission
Dual exhaust, with Flowmaster mufflers
High-impact black exterior with contrasting stripes
Super clean interior
Period-correct black vinyl upholstery
Bucket seats
Folding sport deck rear seat
Rally Pac column-mounted gauges
AM/FM/CD stereo
Owner's manual included
Champ 500 Wheels
Featuring excellent aftermarket craftsmanship inspired by one of the most iconic cars of its era, running in good form and wearing an outstanding color combination, this 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H Tribute is a fine-looking classic. It's impressively clean, both inside and out, and ready to provide its next owner with plenty of great memories behind the wheel. Call today!
