What Is A 289 Mustang?

The 289 Windsor V8. This is Ford’s V8 90 degree overhead valve engine that everyone wanted in the first few Mustang years. It was dependable, economical to maintain, had adequate power and was easily modified. In 1965 through 1966, you could get the 289 in either a 2 barrel or Read more…

Did The 66 Mustang Come With A V8?

The 1966 Mustang debuted with moderate trim changes including a new grille, side ornamentation, wheel covers, and gas cap. Ford’s new C4 “Cruise-O-Matic” three-speed automatic transmission became available for the 225 hp V8. What year Mustang had no V-8? 1973 Engines In 1974 due to the Federal government’s rules driven Read more…

Did 66 Mustang Have Disc Brakes?

The higher horsepower cars usually came standard with non-power disc brakes, but if power brakes were ordered, some 1965-66 cars were fitted with power drum brakes. In 1967, the power disc brake option became available for the first time on early Mustangs. What kind of brakes does a 1966 Mustang Read more…