1966 Ford Mustang Notchback Coupé FIA Historic Rally
- Engine
- 302 cu in V8
A 1965-style Ford Mustang notchback built in 2017 as a dedicated rally car, powered by a mildly tuned 302ci (4.95-litre) V8. Constructed from a sound original bodyshell, it has been prepared specifically for long-distance touring rallies, accumulating a strong recent record across events including the Geneva–Cannes, Trans America, Iceland, and London–Lisbon rallies.
Ownership
- 2023-08-25Auction saleEstimate £65,000 – £75,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Vendor purchased the car expressly for long-distance touring rallies, intending it as a reliable and powerful entrant for events throughout Europe and beyond.
Competition
- 2022London–Lisbon Rally
Covered approximately 3,600 km across five countries over ten days, completing 46 regularities and 14 special tests without issue.
- —Geneva–Cannes Rally
One of several long-distance touring rallies completed by the car; specific year not stated in the prose.
- —Trans America Rally
Cross-continental rally completed by the car; specific year not stated in the prose.
- —Iceland Rally
Completed by the car; specific year not stated in the prose.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2017Restoration
Car built up from a sound original notchback shell, fitted with a 302ci V8 and prepared to a high standard as a long-distance rally competitor.
Engine was intentionally kept in a relatively understressed state of tune to prioritise reliability over outright performance.
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