New E-Bay Listing: 66 K Coupe BIN: $33,900.00
By Seller: rkmotorscharlotte
In: Charlotte, NC
Listing Description:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>With early Mustangs, the fastbacks and convertibles get all the love. But how about a GT-spec coupe featuring a K-code Hi-Po 289, a 4-speed, and Signalflare Red paint that gives it a classic look? Ford didn't keep very good records of how many of each body style were built, but of the 25,517 GTs built in 1966, how many were coupes? And how many have survived? If you go to a Ford show, you'll discover that GT coupes are rare finds indeed, which makes this bright red K-code GT that much more special.
First off, yes, it appears that this is indeed a real K-code GT, with a clearly visible K stamped into the inner fender. The door tag decodes accurately and confirms it:
6 1966 model year
R San Jose production
07 Coupe
K 289 cubic inch, 271 horsepower Hi-Po V8
136697 Consecutive build number
65B Body code (coupe, luxury interior)
5 Color (Signalflare Red)
66 Trim (black luxury)
27L Production date (November 27, 1965)
71 DSO (Los Angeles)
5 Axle (3.50 ratio)
5 Transmission (4-speed manual)
Just because it displaces only 289 cubic inches, don't make the mistake of dismissing the potent V8 under the hood. Shelby used this engine in the early GT350s and dominated on the racetracks, and the 271 horsepower K-code 289 is only a step below the 306 horsepower race Shelbys. The engine in this GT is a replacement 289—date code correct, of course—and has been fully rebuilt to K-code specs with a few upgrades. There's a Holley 4-barrel carburetor atop an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, as well as a Mallory ignition system to light the fires. Traditional "Tri-Y" headers take care of exhaust duties, and chrome dress up items such as the valve covers and air cleaner are 100% appropriate on this car. The block is dressed in traditional Ford Blue paint, which looks awesome against the satin black inner fenders. As I mentioned before, the all-important K is clearly visible stamped into the inner fender, and there's a reproduction Autolite battery in the tray. It fires up with a snarl, and with a solid lifter cam, makes the most wonderful mechanical sounds as you rip it through the gears.
Ripping through the gears is easy, thanks to a bulletproof Toploader 4-speed, which was original equipment in this GT. Out back, there's a Ford 9-inch full of 3.50 gears. New shocks have been installed, and the car just received $1500 worth of ministrations from the pros at the RK Motors shop. The chassis is solid with no serious rust or rot issues, and a fresh coat of sound deadener keeps it comfortable and quiet inside the passenger compartment. A recent dual exhaust system featuring Flowmaster mufflers has been installed, and it sounds awesome blowing through the original trumpets in the rear valence panel. Gorgeous, recently restored styled steel wheels carry modern 195/75/14 BFGoodrich T/A radials for modern ride and handling characteristics.
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