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1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 Stroker, Holley Sniper EFI, GT350 Styling Why This Car Is Special The 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback is one of the most sought-after body styles in the entire first-generation Mustang run. Ford introduced the fastback officially called the 2+2 for the 1965 model year, and it carried into 1966 with refinements that made it the sharper-looking of the two years. The long roofline sweeping down to a short deck, the functional rear quarter vents, and the fold-down rear seat made the fastback distinctly different from the coupe and convertible. Ford sold just over 499,000 Mustangs in 1966 across all body styles, but the fastback was always the most visually aggressive of the three. It is also the body style that Carroll Shelby chose as the starting point for his GT350, which has cemented the fastback's place in Mustang history permanently. This particular 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback has been built as a serious driver. The VIN confirms it as a San Jose, California-assembled car the 'F' in the VIN prefix denotes the San Jose plant, which produced Mustangs alongside the Dearborn and Metuchen facilities during this era. The '09' body code confirms the fastback body style. Rather than preserved as a static show piece, this car was given a thoughtful performance build: a 347 cubic inch stroker small block V8, Holley Sniper EFI fuel injection, MSD ignition, front disc brakes, power steering, and the visual package of a Shelby GT350 tribute. It drives the way a 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback should with authority. Features List - 347 Stroker Small Block V8 - Holley Sniper EFI with dedicated Holley Sniper EFI display monitor - MSD 6AL-2 ignition module - Ford Motorsport valve covers - Aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan - Dual Flowmaster exhaust with quad tips exiting through the rear valance - Front disc brakes - Power steering - Shelby GT350 exterior styling with hood scoop - White racing stripes over blue exterior - GT350 rear badging - Torq-Thrust style wheels with Toyo tires - Blue and white two-tone leather bucket seats - Fold-down rear seat - Center console - Custom blue carpet - Wood-rim steering wheel - Jensen DVD/Bluetooth stereo - Original Ford AM radio retained in dash - Rear speakers installed - Solid undercarriage Mechanical The heart of this 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback is a 347 cubic inch stroker small block. The 347 is built by taking a Ford 302 block and installing a crankshaft with a longer stroke typically 3.40 inches versus the standard 3.00 inches combined with shorter connecting rods and appropriate pistons to keep everything in the correct geometry. The result is 347 cubic inches of displacement from a package that fits neatly in the original engine bay without modification. It is one of the most popular small block Ford builds for exactly this reason: more displacement, more torque, and it still looks period-correct under the hood with the right dress-up parts. Fuel delivery is handled by a Holley Sniper EFI system, which replaces a traditional carburetor with a throttle body-style electronic fuel injection unit. The Sniper uses a self-tuning closed-loop system with a built-in wideband oxygen sensor. It reads air/fuel ratio in real time and adjusts the fuel map on its own, which means this car starts reliably in all temperatures, does not require a warm-up choke ritual, and delivers consistent power without the flat spots and stumbles that aging carburetors on street-driven classics are prone to. The Holley Sniper EFI display inside the car gives the driver a live readout of key engine data. Spark management comes from an MSD 6AL-2 ignition box, which delivers a higher-energy spark than factory points ignition and includes a built-in two-step rev limiter. Ford Motorsport valve covers finish the engine visually and tie the build back to Ford's own performance heritage. Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator paired with an electric fan a meanin WeBe Autos Specializes in Marketing and Advertising Muscle, Classic, Vintage and Specialty Cars. We offer Professional Photography, HD Movies, and Staging that Sells Cars. Let us showcase and sell your specialty car. Please visit our website for more details. Keep in Touch, Michael Runnalls Specialty Car Marketing & Media WeBe Autos Ltd. Long Island, NY 11780 Michael@WeBeAutos.com www.WeBeAutos.com (O)631-339-0399 (C)516-729-2003 Skype: webeautos (F)631-389-2605 - - - Contact Michael Runnalls at 631-339-0399 or Michael@WeBeAutos.com for more information. -
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