Vehicle Description
1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
The Mustang was originally available as either a hardtop or
convertible, but during the car's early design phases a fastback
model was strongly considered. In 1965, a newly introduced fastback
body version with its swept-back rear glass and distinctive
ventilation louvers became available and was just as popular then
as it is now!
Imagine having the coolest new car on the block in 1965, the Ford
Mustang. Then ramp that up and imagine the coolest version of said
wildly popular Mustang, that being the fastback version. Couple
that with a 289ci V8 and strap a 4-barrel carburetor on and now you
are living large. While all the trimmings and trappings are there
to denote this car as a GT, there is no papertrail to back this up,
but going forward we will refer to this car as a GT. One of the
most desirable built versions of this ultimate cool, we give you
this fastback GT to grace your driveway and also give you the
ability to turn the key then drive away. Who wouldn't want this
restored version of one of the most popular cars ever built.
Exterior
From the galloping pony on the front honeycomb grille, to the fog
lights which frame the nose vents that sit beside the single
headlight, all the way back to the sloping rear roof line with the
iconic louvers, this beautiful pony car possesses little faults.
It's all about awe with the respray in the correct Rangoon Red
which presents with a few minor inclusions all framed by restored
chrome and brite-work. Adding a touch of menace to the overall look
are chromed and polished Cragar S/S wheels in 14-inch format that
are wrapped in staggered width BF Goodrich T/A radials from the
33rd week of 2020. Then for giggles, let's throw in a tasteful
white tri bar racing stripe right above the rocker. Don't let all
this excitement get the best of you, as you simply cannot overlook
the iconic freshman year hockey stick cove and GT badging sprinkled
throughout the body. Bringing up the rear is a galloping pony
emblazoned gas filler cap, chrome encircled through holes for
chrome trumpet tipped exhaust, and smiling mustache thin chrome
rear bumper. It just does not get any better than this.
Interior
Hold that last thought...because throw open the doors and reveal a
pristine red and white colored luxury vinyl interior seating setup
of 2 bomber style buckets. This is the pony package interior with
the embossed galloping steed in the seat backs that perfectly
compliments the smooth red bolsters and white tuck and roll
inserts. In back a large fold down flat carpeted hinged floor can
be magically transformed into a rear 2 plus 2 black covered vinyl
bucket/bench thatmatch the front buckets perfectly. This is
grounded by fade free red carpet and a simple long stem chrome gear
shift lever mounted in the red, silver, and applique trimmed center
console between the buckets up front. Looking at the dash, we see a
wonderful amalgamation of a red padded vinyl topper and white
colored painted lower all fronted by a wood rimmed 3 spoke steering
wheel. A GT black face gauge cluster is within an appliquedressed
bezel giving the driver the perfect view of all of the engine
vitals. In the center of the dash, we see a retro style
AM/FM/Cassette stereo and just below is the controller and outlets
for the dealer installed AC.
Drivetrain
A pop of the hood and you'll be transported back in time as you
gaze upon the fully restored black engine bay. A proper 289ci V8
resides between the inner fenders painted in black. A chrome air
cleaner assembly and chrome valve covers dress up the well restored
bay nicely. This mill is fed the proper mix of air and fossils from
a 4-barrel carburetor and attached is C4 3-speed automatic
transmission which sends power back to Ford 8" conventional axle
with 3.20 gearing.
Undercarriage
A nice view underneath with a mix of black paint, light road dirt,
and an almost imperceivable amount of surface rust on the untreated
components. The unibody rails and rockers are rust free and the
flooring show no signs of rust. Good suspension, which includes
independent coil springs for the front, and leaf springs are on for
the back with new leafs and new shocks. A new drag link is on for
the power steering and power disc brakes are noted on the front
while power drum brakes are seen in the rear. We see a Xlerator
muffler equipped dual exhaust system snaking its way rearward and
things are all buttoned up and looking just dandy.
Drive-Ability
Slipping inside I gazed at the clean instruments, cranked up the
radio, and I was off to the test track. Here I could feel the 225
horses generated by the 289ci pulling me forward while being pushed
backwards into my seat. Smooth shifting, good handling and bias
free braking from the power brakes was noted. The only real flaw to
speak of is a bit of harsh engagement from the transmission while
shifting into reverse, but all else was working as designed.
Flashback to 1965, suburbia in the driveway, hottest car to come
along in years, and it's in your neighbor's driveway. Fast forward
we are in the new millennium, same car in your driveway, and the
car looks and performs just as good as it did when it left the
showroom. Come on down, where we only have the coolest of the cool
hanging around!
5R09A230527
5-1965
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
09-Mustang Fastback
A-289ci 4bbl V8 225hp
230527-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 63B-Mustang Fastback, Luxury Interior
COLOR J-Rangoon Red
TRIM D5-Red Luxury Buckets, White Accenting
DATE 12S-May 12th
DSO 72-San Jose
AXLE 3-Ford 8" 3.20 Conventional
TRANS 6-C4 Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.