Vehicle Description
There's a hierarchy when it comes to 1965 Ford Mustangs, and the
K-Code HiPo 289 is king. Finding one with its rare numbers-matching
V8 under the hood, four-on-the-floor, and a premium presentation
inside & out means you're looking at rare pony car royalty.
A high-performance Mustang is often rendered in red or black, but
this one goes for a more premium feeling with its factory-correct
Caspian Blue. Only available on 1965 cars, this is an attractive
way to stand out. There has been an investment in a professional
respray that gives this one an added depth when the sunlight hits
the modern application. Bodywork is excellent with straight panels
and good alignment throughout, which means you can shut the doors
with confidence every time. The brightwork is complete and straight
on everything from the mirror-like chrome bumpers to the iconic 289
badges. And you can really tell this is a first-class pony car by
more than just its interesting paint and trim. The styled steel
wheels and are white vinyl roof are part of a total package that
announces its premium presence while remaining period-correct.
There's even more period-correct distinction when you open the
door. It starts with the factory-correct blue crinkle vinyl seats.
They coordinate nicely with the side panels, carpeting, dash, and
even the exterior paint to give this coupe the appeal of a deep
blue ocean. You get all the great iconic features like the bucket
seats, dual cowl dash, and the three-spoke sports steering wheel
with pony logo center cap. But then there are also nice subtle
upgrades like the retrosound radio that keeps the classic
knob-style appearance while upgrading you to a digital AM/FM tuner
with cassette player. But from the moment you spot the rare
Rally-Pac and rest your right hand on the chrome gearshift, you
begin to realize how special this '65 Mustang really is.
As much as you'll love the interior and exterior, it's the rare
K-code HiPo 289 cubic-inch V8 under the hood that will impress even
the most seasoned Mustang enthusiast. It's Ford's racing motor that
took home the trophies around the globe, and so it's fantastic to
have the original numbers-matching powerplant still living in this
engine bay. It has the right amount of flash on the air topper and
valve covers that also proudly announce its high performance
heritage. But more importantly, you can see that everything has
been maintained correctly on this significant motor - from the
belts & hoses, to the correct decals in the engine bay. With the
turn of the key, the dual exhaust gives a high octane V8 symphony,
and the four-speed manual transmission makes you its conductor. The
Ford nine-inch rear end has versatile 3.50 gears to give it plenty
of punch around town but still cruises reasonably at highway
speeds. Plus, the thick sway bar up front is great for handling,
and the wide set of BF Goodrich T/As keeps plenty of rubber on the
road to truly enjoy this rare performance pony.
There were only 7,273 K-Code '65 Mustangs ever made. Just think
about how many have been harvested or abused over the last
half-century, and then you realize what a treasure a complete and
cared for car this coupe really is. Rare opportunities like this
are fleeting, and forever regretted when missed, so call today!