1966 Ford Mustang: The Perfect Springtime Cruiser

This one does sport a 289 under the hood, so it’s not like you won’t be able to merge on the freeway without saying a few prayers first. The 4-speed manual transmission helps, and adds considerably to the fun quotient. And with nice features like power steering and brakes, you won’t have to fight it to navigate the local shopping mall parking lot when it’s time to hunt some Easter eggs.

This classic pony is a nice reminder that not all Mustangs have to be high horsepower, tire-shredding beasts. After all, sometimes you just want to take your time and enjoy the scenery. Like after a long gray winter, when colors begin to bloom around you. Which includes that nasty pollen, of course, but that’s what they make car washes for!

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

You can follow along with his builds and various automotive shenanigans on Instagram: @bfoote.