Ghia Luxury
The 1976 Mustang Ghia optioned coupe included a half vinyl roof, hood striping, bodyside moldings, velour cloth interior color-keyed sun visors and headliner, and center console. The Ghia Luxury Group was offered between 1974 to 1981. In 1976 the Ghia package added $334 to the standard notchback coupe (or two-door sedan). Ghia was a group of Italian designers which Ford acquired a controlling interest in 1970.

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Examples of a 1976 Mustang
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1976, Bright Blue, , pillar/post
Bright Blue 1976 Mustang II with Ghia Luxury Group (half vinyl roof, hood striping, bodyside moldings, velour cloth interior color-keyed sun visors and headliner, and center console) and a 112hp (302ci, 5.0 liter, V8) under the hood. The Ghia Luxury Group was extensive enough in 1974 to 1981 that it became the fourth model number (04 for 1976) selling for $334 more than the standard notchback coupe (or two-door sedan). Ghia was a group of Italian designers which Ford acquired a controlling interest in 1970 who designed the Mustang II models which started in 1974.

1976, Black, , pillar/post
Check out the factory red vinyl top on this 1976 Mustang II Ghia notchback. It has a red interior as well. Under the hood is a 4-cylinder engine connected to an automatic transmission.

1976, Silver Blue Glow, , pillar/post
This Silver Blue Glow 1976 Mustang II Ghia coupe is in pretty good condition for its age. It has the Ghia luxury options package which includes bumper guards, body side color matched molding, pin striping, a silver blue half vinyl roof, fog lamps, and a luxury interior. This car also has the mid-sized 104hp (at 4000rpm), 170 cubic inch (2.8 liter), 2 barrel, 6 cylinder engine.

1976, Dark Yellow Green, , hardtop
Dark Yellow Green 1976 Mustang II hardtop with Ghia luxury group options. Some of these exterior options include green vinyl half top, color keyed sport mirrors, fog lamps, wire wheel covers, and body side molding.

1976, Black, , pillar/post
Black 1976 Mustang II Ghia (with Stallion option) owned by Mark Williford from Beaumont, Texas. It has its original 5.0L 302 V8 and an automatic transmission. Mark adds, "This show car Mustang II Ghia was Lee Iacocco's comeback car that transitioned the Mustang back from the Muscle Mach 1s to the classic compact sports car of today's Mustangs.

Although repainted from its original Silver Metallic, the vehicle has a mirror gloss black paint that allows the trim chrome molding to accent the custom chrome rims. The vinyl landau Italian styled covering is in excellent condition with no fading, rips or tears and fits like a glove over the roof. Chrome trim lines accent and highlight iconic 70s opera windows.

Hand painted precision cranberry pin stripes compliment the interior and contrast nicely with the car's paint. This Ghia sports the Stallion Group Package features a rare Ford Mustang hood ornament in place of the grilled galloping pony. (grille has mounting bracket for the Pony).

Excellent cranberry interior with front bucket seats, headrest and rear seating are in excellent condition. The seating has no rips, tears or seat fading. Excellent dash with no rips, tears or fading sport the dial tach and speedometer. Classic digital flip clock does not work. Radio works and has the old school look that brings back great memories of the Bee Gees and George Jones. Baked steering wheel has slight fracture within hand control portion of wheel. This aesthetic defect does not impair or affect the steering mechanism. Steering is tight and straight with excellent power steering. Oversized custom chrome rims and wheels will rub inside fenders on tight turns and does make tight turns a challenge.

Car has working sunroof with classic working chrome hand crank and slide covering. Original owners manual and original 13 inch steel rim spare with white wall tire looks brand new. AC blows cold as was modified to accept new refrigerant. Engine runs solid with radiator showing minor signs of rust near top.

Car has solid automatic transmission, brakes, and power steering with 90% of all hoses replaced with recently replaced the thermostat. I have experienced the AC fuse blowing (was incorrect amp) but no problem after correcting.

Although this classic Detroit built 302 CID 5.OL V8 is a gas guzzler getting about 15 MPG, it's a solid powerful engine with a small head gasket oil leak developing. I purchased this vehicle from a successful Dentist who purchased it from the original owner. The paint, interior and AC work was done a great expense by the former owner (Dentist).

By adding 13 inch steel rims and original hubcaps and white walls and an air intake snorkel, it could easily transition into an excellent show car. Has potential to make a great muscle car with the right modifications. Contact me for transition of title as Texas requires signatures. I can assist in coordinating a delivery service. All shipping fees are responsibility of buyer. The manufacturer's sticker shows the car was manufactured in Dearborn, MI and is an original hard top Ghia. My Research shows only 37,515 of Iacocca's and Hal Sperlich's inspired (who played a major role in the original Mustang) Ghia's were manufactured."

1976, Cream, , pillar/post
Advertisement for the 1976 Mustang II MPG showing a Cream yellow Ghia optioned Mustang II with the 2.3 liter, overhead cam, 4-cylinder engine which featured the best gas mileage at 34 mpg highway and 24 mpg city. In the upper right a small image of at two tone silver and blue Stallion optioned Mustang hatchback is shown.

1976, Dark Brown, , pillar/post
Dark Brown 1976 Mustang II Ghia coupe with a tan interior and a V6 engine under the hood. This one has power disc brakes up front, a floor-shifted automatic transmission, and wears a set of Mustang wheels.

1976, Cream Yellow, , pillar/post
Cream 1976 luxury sport optioned Ghia Mustang coupe with Westminster cloth in Cream (Code DV), Black, Bright Red, Blue and Tan was also available as interiors. Standard options include half vinyl roof, deluxe wheel covers, color matched bodyside molding, dual accent paint stripes, standard chrome grille with fog lamps, and luxury interior. This Ghia Mustang has the following options: center console, dual remote mirrors, select shift automatic transmission, and wide band tires. This photo is from the cover of the 1976 Ford Mustang promotional catalog.

1976, Silver, , pillar/post
The 1976 Mustang MPG package of the 93hp 2.3L 4-cylinder also came in the luxury sport optioned Ghia coupe. The Ghia came standard with half vinyl roof, pin stripes, body side moldings, color-keyed mirrors, and luxury interior. This car has been upgraded with wire wheels and bumper guards. This photo is also in the 1976 Ford Mustang promotional catalog.

1976, Dark Red, , pillar/post
Dark Red 1976 Mustang II coupe with Ghia luxury package which included half vinyl roof, body side color keyed side moldings, color keyed sport mirrors, fog lamps, and a luxury interior.

1976, Polar White, , pillar/post
Check out this photo of a Polar White 1976 Mustang II Ghia notchback. It's a HDR photo. This Mustang II has a white half vinyl top, blue interior, automatic, and the 2.8L V6 engine.