"What's the value of a fully restored 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible?"

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Based on Classic.com market data, a fully restored 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible would be valued in the $75,000-$85,000 range.

Here's how I arrived at this estimate:

**Current Market Data:**
- Recent sales of original/hi-original '66 Mustang Convertibles: $35,000-$40,000
- Current listings range: $29,900-$71,998
- The highest-quality original examples are listed around $68,000-$72,000

**Restoration Premium:**
A full professional restoration typically adds 10-20% over even the best original condition vehicles. Since the top original examples are asking $68k-$72k, a properly restored example would command $75k-$85k.

**Why This Range:**
- 1966 is the final year of the first-generation Mustang, making these particularly desirable
- Convertible body style carries a premium over coupes
- V8/automatic is the most popular drivetrain combination
- Fully restored examples eliminate the maintenance needs and cosmetic issues found in driver-quality cars

You can find more details about this market at: https://classic.com/m/ford/mustang/1st-gen/1965-1966/base-model/convertible/

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