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Offline ChrisV289

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66 High Country Special
« on: February 22, 2014, 10:39:36 PM »
So I was at a local car show today and there was a nice 66 Convt there and I noticed the color was not a common color, also saw a different emblem on it.  Owner says it is 1 of 30 1966 convertible High Country Specials with a color of Columbine Blue I believe is what he said or some blue.  I've never heard of a 1966 High Country Special.  I looked through some of my books and can only come with 1968.  Just checked the web and I guess there were some 66 High Country Specials...Enjoy




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Offline JKWilson

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Re: 66 High Country Special
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2014, 11:59:49 AM »
The HCS promotion was in '66, '67 and '68! Here's a '66 HCS coupe I came across in B-Ham during the 40th celebration. Here's some further reading for ya: http://californiaspecial.com/1966-67-HCS-features-list.htm

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Offline Richard P.

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Re: 66 High Country Special
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2014, 07:54:00 PM »
The High Country Special Mustangs in 1966 and 1967 were produced in the coupe , convertible or fastback body styles. The High Country Special in 1968 was the Coupe body style only.
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Offline ptosborn1111

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Re: 66 High Country Special
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2014, 09:14:31 PM »
Kick myself for not buying what I confirmed to be one of those (66') in Gold. Found it on Craigslist in NC last yr. Pretty fair price for it as well. I won't make that mistake again! >:( >:(
Because I won't find that deal again??? >:( >:(
That's why!  ::)
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65' Fastback (42k mile car) VIN 5F09A718971
A code 289/4 speed
Body 63A
Color K
Trim 26
Date 07S
DSO 41

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71' Boss 351 (Bright red, 2nd owner, 56k miles)
67' RS/SS 350 Camaro (Butternut yellow project)

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 66 High Country Special
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2014, 11:31:43 PM »
Another one - in not as nice condition

PO repainted it - apparently didn't like the original  bright green (Timberline Green)

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Offline ptosborn1111

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Re: 66 High Country Special
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2014, 10:46:40 AM »
Just goes to show how they were viewed back then! Just like newer cars are viewed today. Just pitch em in the trash! :(
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65' Fastback (42k mile car) VIN 5F09A718971
A code 289/4 speed
Body 63A
Color K
Trim 26
Date 07S
DSO 41

71' Boss 351 (Grabber yellow, 2nd owner, 32k miles)
71' Boss 351 (Bright red, 2nd owner, 56k miles)
67' RS/SS 350 Camaro (Butternut yellow project)

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 66 High Country Special
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2014, 01:24:46 PM »
Quote from: ptosborn1111 on February 26, 2014, 10:46:40 AM
Just goes to show how they were viewed back then! Just like newer cars are viewed today. Just pitch em in the trash! :(

Oh this was not more than three or four years ago.  Just another early Mustang

IMHO these cars gather interest since they are different and stand out in the sea of early cars at show but I've not seen a premium associated with the model over any other (in this case coupe) Mustang of the same year
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Offline ptosborn1111

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Re: 66 High Country Special
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2014, 01:36:40 PM »
True!
Seems to be a thing with select groups of people interested in the special editions and that's it. I personally find the rarer specials the best finds and would like to get my hands on a few.
Pat
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65' Fastback (42k mile car) VIN 5F09A718971
A code 289/4 speed
Body 63A
Color K
Trim 26
Date 07S
DSO 41

71' Boss 351 (Grabber yellow, 2nd owner, 32k miles)
71' Boss 351 (Bright red, 2nd owner, 56k miles)
67' RS/SS 350 Camaro (Butternut yellow project)

Offline ptosborn1111

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Re: 66 High Country Special
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2014, 01:38:08 PM »
Does anyone know where there may be a ski country special or a blue bonnet?
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65' Fastback (42k mile car) VIN 5F09A718971
A code 289/4 speed
Body 63A
Color K
Trim 26
Date 07S
DSO 41

71' Boss 351 (Grabber yellow, 2nd owner, 32k miles)
71' Boss 351 (Bright red, 2nd owner, 56k miles)
67' RS/SS 350 Camaro (Butternut yellow project)

Offline ptosborn1111

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Re: 66 High Country Special
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2014, 01:38:54 PM »
Maybe even a sidewinder?
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65' Fastback (42k mile car) VIN 5F09A718971
A code 289/4 speed
Body 63A
Color K
Trim 26
Date 07S
DSO 41

71' Boss 351 (Grabber yellow, 2nd owner, 32k miles)
71' Boss 351 (Bright red, 2nd owner, 56k miles)
67' RS/SS 350 Camaro (Butternut yellow project)
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