https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/HENRY-FORD-IIS-1966-FORD-MUSTANG-GT-K-CODE-CONVERTIBLE-247810
Lot #766 - This Ford Mustang includes several special one-off features and Ford family provenance. Documentation (included with the sale) from Jean-Jacques Browaeys, Director of Communication of Ford France, dated January 3, 1991, states: "The Ford Mustang serial number 6F08K285715 was the vehicle commissioned by Ford for Henry Ford II during his stays in France. It benefited from a special finish, paint and leather upholstery." Powered by its matching-numbers 289ci K-code V8 engine. The high-performance engine features a 10.5:1 compression ratio and produces a stout 271hp. The V8 is topped with a 4-barrel carburetor as well as a solid-lifter camshaft, heavy-duty valve springs and high-flow exhaust manifold. Power is routed through a 4-speed manual transmission with 3.89:1 rear gearing. The exterior received a special finish by Ford's styling department painted in Raven Black with a specialized high-gloss sheen and special white leather top over a tan leather interior, all features not available in standard-production Mustangs. The Mustang has bucket seats from what would become the 1967 Cougar, and the car reportedly served as a Ford Design Center prototype for styling that would later be used in some of the interior details, including door panels, of the 1968 Cougar. The "HFII" logo is prominently displayed on the steering wheel horn ring, seat belt buckles, exterior door badges and keys. Additionally, the "Deuce's" Mustang is highly optioned with the GT Equipment Group, AM/8-track stereo tape player, power steering, power front disc brakes, power convertible top, grille-mounted fog lights, dual exhaust pipes, stripes on the rocker panels, specially styled steel wheels and a quicker steering ratio than standard-production-model GTs. This car has spent the majority of its life in France, where it was shown at Mustang events.
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Thanks for posting, very cool ! The convertible was for personal use while in France, I don't think it was used on the track ?
Obviously different cars at Le Mans in '66 used for the parade before the race.
Mike
(photos: Albert R. Bochroch, the Henry Ford & Ponysite.de)
ps: the last pic of people exiting the car was also I think something special (note the wheels) I have a file on it but can't post it at the moment
Just to clarify, the car in my last photo is I believe not the same as the one in the auction, different interior for one.
When it was in France it still has it's original paint .Was for long time with the same owner and since 2 years it's been offered for sale by next owners, guess somebody hope it will hit a big number in auction...
I can't identify the wheels (wheel covers?) in the last picture, certainly don't look like the wheels on the car up for auction? :-\
Scott.
Looks like a much younger Edsel Ford II in the back seat next to his father.
Quote from: pbf777 on June 10, 2021, 11:02:09 AM
I can't identify the wheels (wheel covers?) in the last picture, certainly don't look like the wheels on the car up for auction? :-\
Scott.
Those are Campagnolo wheels from Italy. These are on another '64 K code (coupe) in Europe with a bunch of special stuff, I think
that car has been seen here before ? I have a file on it but I don't think it's relevant to this thread.
Mike
Dang, Those are sweet wheels. Campagnolo was firing on all 12 cylinders back then.
Miura wheel is the most beautiful wheel ever created.
What is that bell-shaped item located next to the solenoid? Never seen anything like that before.
This Mustang crossed the block at Mecum Kissimmee Florida last year.
High bid was $175,000. No sale.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0120-396882/1966-ford-mustang-gt-k-code-convertible/
Dang! I just got beat to the punch. 😉
The estimate was $275K to $350K.
At the Mecum Auction this was the very next lot after "Bullitt".
All the air went out of the room after "Bullitt", and it did not sell.
It is a Ford Styling Exercise.
1966 car with 65 wheels, 65 grille, some Cougar interior pieces.
Car has two oil pressure gauges in the dash.
It belongs to the Ford dealer in Grand Ledge Michigan.
He bought it from the European seller as "The Bid Goes On".
It belongs in the Henry Ford Museum.
Quote from: Chad on June 11, 2021, 05:51:15 PM
It belongs in the Henry Ford Museum.
There would be too many of them. They make a lot of "family specials" for the Ford family. This one got a lot of extras most of the time now days it's super plush interior materials and flawless paint jobs in odd colors and of course every option known to man.
Anyone have a close up of the fender tag on the passenger side?
Is this what you mean ?
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thanks chris NOS....tag not badge is what 98SVT was after ::)
Some foreshadowing of the yet to appear XR7-G in that car.
- Phillip
Quote from: honker on June 10, 2021, 11:13:10 AM
Quote from: pbf777 on June 10, 2021, 11:02:09 AM
I can't identify the wheels (wheel covers?) in the last picture, certainly don't look like the wheels on the car up for auction? :-\
Scott.
Those are Campagnolo wheels from Italy. These are on another '64 K code (coupe) in Europe with a bunch of special stuff, I think
that car has been seen here before ? I have a file on it but I don't think it's relevant to this thread.
Mike
Those were also placed on the Mustang made by Bertone, sometime after its completion.
The HFII convertible looked a little different a few years ago
Quote from: chris NOS on June 12, 2021, 04:56:05 AM
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I wonder if all Fords imported to France got these tags. Seems just to document the weight.
There was a thread on the vintage mustang forum on this car. Very interesting story. When posted originally the owner did not know what he had and wanted to resto mod it.
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on June 12, 2021, 04:14:33 PM
I wonder if all Fords imported to France got these tags. Seems just to document the weight.
3800 lbs? Seems way too heavy, maybe the Duece had some extra spending money in gold bullion in the trunk...
Quote from: s2ms on June 13, 2021, 12:45:33 AM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on June 12, 2021, 04:14:33 PM
I wonder if all Fords imported to France got these tags. Seems just to document the weight.
3800 lbs? Seems way too heavy, maybe the Duece had some extra spending money in gold bullion in the trunk...
answer is yes to registered in France they needeed one with the vin number and the
gross weight .
Quote from: Dkutz on June 12, 2021, 11:09:04 PM
There was a thread on the vintage mustang forum on this car. Very interesting story. When posted originally the owner did not know what he had and wanted to resto mod it.
I believe this is the thread you're referring to, if so, it's a different car. https://www.vintage-mustang.com/threads/k-code-from-italy.661805/
Quote from: sg66 on June 13, 2021, 08:37:59 AM
Quote from: Dkutz on June 12, 2021, 11:09:04 PM
There was a thread on the vintage mustang forum on this car. Very interesting story. When posted originally the owner did not know what he had and wanted to resto mod it.
I believe this is the thread you're referring to, if so, it's a different car. https://www.vintage-mustang.com/threads/k-code-from-italy.661805/
What is funny is reply #4 from ENGINEER at the end he signs off as Rick. I wonder if it is the same Rick Nash who uses ENGINEER on our forum and has owned many restored Shelbys done by Jeff James including a red "continuation GT350 vert".
Dkutz & sg66, thanks for you posts and the link to the K code in Italy, that's the car I was referring to in post #5 here regarding
the wheels.
Mike
Quote from: chris NOS on June 13, 2021, 05:18:12 AM
answer is yes to registered in France they needeed one with the vin number and the gross weight .
Thanks, that makes sense. I should have translated "Poids Total En Charge" before posting.
As Roseanne Roseannadanna and Kurt Cobain would say.....Never Mind.
Ring my bell ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJd_CHOTvuM
It just hammered for $300K.
Better than the $200 at mecum
Quote from: sfm5s081 on June 20, 2021, 11:58:24 PM
Better than the $200 at mecum
Was that sale before the awaking of the drunken Barrett Jackson bidder corps with the Ford V Ferrari movie?
Quote from: S7MS427 on June 10, 2021, 11:07:36 AM
Looks like a much younger Edsel Ford II in the back seat next to his father.
Yes - he talks often about being there. He also is fond of the time he spent "working" at Shelby's. When COCOA did the black/gold Cobra II driveaway at Ontario Motor Speedway it was put together by Edsel and he had Shelby show up. It did seem a little like old home week for them, even Edsel's bodyguards pulled back to about 10' to give them some privacy. Shortly after Edsel got sent to Australia we heard it was because of this "race" event at a time when performance was taboo.