Vehicle Description
In case you haven't noticed, we're having a lot of trouble here at
Streetside Classics keeping early Mustangs in stock. If you're
reading this, then this high-visibility 1965 Ford Mustang coupe
didn't sell immediately upon arrival, which has about a 50% chance
of happening each time a new pony shows up. If there's one car you
can bank on, it's the Ford Mustang.
You can't go wrong with bright colors and this one wears a coat of
brilliant yellow paint, which sure gives this coupe a look that
gets noticed. We like it when early Mustangs are honest, and this
one doesn't need stripes, scoops, or wings to stand out, instead
relying on the famous Mustang look that's one of the most beloved
in the entire automotive world. Workmanship is pretty good, and
starting with a good southern car never hurts, although the finish
does have some signs of use and most of the trim is original. The
quarters are straight and clean, the doors fit well, and details
stand out against the shiny paint. Check out the sharp crease that
frames the side cove, the chrome insert, and the shiny chrome
bumpers that glitter. The '65s had a cross-hair emblem in the
grille, so they're easy to spot and this is a real C-code car, so
the '289' emblems on the front fenders were earned the right
way.
The Mustang's interior looks great in any form, and the recent
black Pony upholstery looks dressy when combined with that bright
yellow paint. It looks like most of the interior soft parts are
recent, including the seat covers, carpets, and door panels, and
they all match the factory stuff exactly. The original dash carries
factory instruments including the original wide speedometer with
bright markings, and the knobs and handles are in good shape. The
floor-mounted automatic shifter reminds you that the Mustang could
be configured just about any way a customer wanted, so this one is
dressed up without being over-done. There is no radio, but that
means it's ripe for an upgrade and the dash hasn't been hacked up,
so it will be easy to make it look right. The trunk carries a
correct mat, spare tire, and a matching tire cover.
This is a real C-code car, and the 289 cubic inch V8 under the hood
sticks to the original formula. That means a 2-barrel carburetor, a
smooth, torquey idle, and Ford Blue paint on the engine and valve
covers. The only notable deviations from stock include the
open-element air cleaner and a power dual reservoir master cylinder
on the firewall, which works in conjunction with front disc brakes,
a nice upgrade. The C4 3-speed automatic is quick-witted enough to
be a great dance partner when the road starts to twist and the door
tag says it carries 2.80 gears, making this a great highway
cruiser. It has also been upgraded with a mellow-sounding dual
exhaust system, so it sounds like a Mustang should sound without
getting too aggressive around town. Magnum 500 wheels look great on
vintage Mustangs and wear recent 15-inch blackwall radials for a
no-nonsense look.
So if history's any indicator, the clock is ticking on this nicely
turned-out Mustang. If you're interested, you really need to call
today!