[paulwall]

The only source I have is from a book which says "Although never really popular, the bench seat was an option on 65-68 mustangs". I don't believe the rarity is because of scarcity, but rather of preference. I do not believe that you could get deluxe (pony) interior in 65-66 with a bench seat.

Fastbacks were never produced with bench seats in 65-66, although mine has one that a PO put in. I really like it, with the armrest and all. Seat covers are more expensive, if it needs replacing, and since it is all-in-one, you cannot replace just the driver's side, like you can on buckets.

You either like them or you don't.

 

[handyhand]

I read somewhere that only approx. 21,000 cars were made in 1966 with a bench seat. Said that the bucket seats were the rage at the time, so everybody ordered them with the buckets. My 66 has a bench seat and I like it. I am not sure if 21,000 would catagorize it as "rare" but more like the other posted said, there "scarce".

 

[JohnZ]

I've had two bench seat cars. Just drove one cross country and it is very comfortable. Wheather or not a car had bench seats would not affect my decision to buy a car. I don't think it matters that much. With a I6 and 3 speed, it doesn't sound like this is a "special" car that would be worth gobs of $$ when restored.

 

[lcchad]

I don't think it's particularly "rare" unless it's a convertible. My gt vert has one, so I kind of keep an eye out for them. Either way, I don't think it impacts value too much. I like them because it is an original option that gives the car a bit of a different look.

 

[whizco]

For 1966 models,
Hard top Bench seat produced were (21,397)
Convertible with Bench seat was (3,190)

I have a couple of bench seat mustangs. One hardtop, One convertible /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

They are rare to find, but not much sought after. /forums/images/icons/frown.gif

 

[Guest]

Rare & hard to sell...... you said it! I've been trying to sell one for a '68 for 20 years!