Vehicle Description
Early Ford Mustangs were and always will be inexpensive fun. This
1965 Mustang coupe is just the right kind of car to get started in
the hobby and no collection is complete without one of Ford's pony
cars. It's not perfect, it's not a horsepower monster, but it is a
clean, dependable, fun way to have fun in an old car without
breaking the bank. No other car can deliver the experience of an
early Mustang for so little cash.
You can hardly go wrong with a classic Wimbledon White Mustang,
which means you're going to get a lot of attention. It was never
intended to be a show car (coupes just don't command the prices to
justify a $10,000 paint job), but it presents rather well and you
won't worry about driving it just about anywhere. Rain? No problem.
Bugs? Forget about it. Parking lot? No worries. It's got a clean,
honest look that works best on coupes and it's been spared the
stripes and wings that plague so many other ponies. You'll note
that it fits together pretty well, with good gaps and reasonable
seams all around, so it has probably never been wrecked or rusty
and seems to have led a pretty good life. A few chrome pieces make
the Mustang look dressy, including the 1965-only grille with the
cross-hairs, the quarter panel insert, and, of course, a shiny gas
cap in the center of the rear panel. This is how Mustangs have
looked for decades.
The black bucket seat interior is how this car was originally
delivered and it's in very good shape overall. It's probably a
combination of original and replacement parts, because some things
are just too nice to be 50 years old, including the carpets and the
seat covers. There's a deep-dish steering wheel and the standard
instruments keep an eye on the basics. The dash pad, headliner, and
other soft parts don't need any attention at all, and with an
AM/FM/cassette radio powering speakers on the rear package shelf,
it's ready to go. The shifter for the 3-speed manual transmission
falls easily to hand and looks great between the seats and the back
seat is in great shape, too. A neatly finished trunk with a
full-sized spare tire makes this car feel complete and ready for a
road trip.
Experts will note that the VIN contains a "T" which means a
smooth-running 200 cubic inch inline-six, which is hardly a
handicap. It's got a legendary reputation for durability and
smoothness, and if you look around, you'll find a lot of guys who
are very passionate about this engine. It looks quite stock with
bright orange paint on the air cleaner and valve cover and black
everywhere else, which is how they were delivered in 1965. The
transmission shifts crisply and smoothly and with relatively
relaxed gears out back, it's a wonderfully efficient car on the
highway. The exhaust gives the six a great sound that's a little
different than all the V8 cars but never annoying. The important
parts are quite solid and blackwall radials on vintage "kidney
bean" aluminum wheels give it a '60s performance look.
For entry-level fun, it's hard to beat a Mustang coupe. Everyone
loves these cars and few will realize just how affordable they are.
A great opportunity for the first-time classic car buyer. Call
today!