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Project '66 - Restoring a 1966 Ford Mustang

With Project '66 as it became known, we took a glimpse inside the how, what, why, and where of restoring a vintage Mustang

 1966 Ford Mustang Front View

Project '66 took about two years to complete. We learned a lot along the way. As you'll see, a restoration project will always have a few surprises. Follow along as we take the car from the beginning to the finished beauty.






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