Vehicle Description
If you're in search of an early Mustang convertible, and we know
there are a lot of choices out there, you might want to consider
this pretty bright yellow 1965 Ford Mustang convertible. It's got
all the features you want (power top, power steering, A/C, and a
289) plus a color combination that looks great and stands out in a
crowd.
Quite honestly, there's nobody out there who doesn't like the early
Mustangs. Even Camaro guys have to admit that they're neat little
cars and whenever you're driving one, well, life seems a little
brighter. That's why we like this one so much, because the bright
yellow paint is impossible not to love (it was originally code R
Ivy Green). It embodies the spirit of the Mustang, playful and fun,
without taking itself too seriously. Fortunately, the bodywork is
quite good underneath and it appears to have lived its entire life
down south, so it's tidy underneath. Mustang convertibles can
sometimes be tricky to restore with their unit-body structures, but
this one fits together quite nicely and with a relatively recent
repaint, it shines up well. Is it perfect? No, of course not. But
it does have a wonderfully casual look that's a big part of its
appeal.
The black Pony interior contrasts brilliantly with the yellow
bodywork and remains as inviting as ever. Given that it was
originally equipped with a standard interior, almost everything is
new and today it shows only very minor signs of use that are more
about character than show-worthiness. The GT-style dashboard covers
the vitals and a correct early-style Rally-Pac has been fitted to
the steering column. The shifter for the 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic
automatic transmission sits proudly on the transmission tunnel,
sans console, and there's a period aftermarket A/C system hanging
under the dash (needs to be serviced). The woodgrained finish on
the dash is in remarkably good condition given the age of the car
and the only major modification inside might be the newer
AM/FM/cassette radio in the center of the dash. Other neat features
include a aftermarket cruise control and a white power convertible
top that's in very good condition and offers a matching boot for
when it's stowed. The trunk is correctly outfitted with a
reproduction mat and spare tire cover so it looks right.
There's no way to determine if an early Mustang like this is
"matching-numbers" in the technical sense, but the C-code 289
currently living under the hood looks quite correct and brightly
detailed. The C-code cars had 2-barrel carburetors, but this one
now carries a fresh 4-barrel, perhaps in the quest for more
horsepower, which is never a bad idea. It's quite neatly done, with
finned Edelbrock dress-up parts and chrome Monte Carlo bar atop a
correct black engine block. It starts easily and feels smooth and
torquey, so this Mustang is a great travelling partner no matter
where you're going. Power steering is a rather important option,
even on a lightweight Mustang, and the automatic transmission teams
up with 2.80 gears to make it an awesome highway cruiser. A proper
dual exhaust system has a nice V8 burble to it and thanks to a
lifetime in a warm climate, the undercarriage is in very good
original condition. Handsome styled steel wheels with 205/70/14
blackwall radials are the perfect rolling stock on this bright
little ragtop.
This car gets a lot of things right, and we can guarantee that if
you like the color, you're going to love the rest of the car. Call
today!