Vehicle Description
Classic good looks and bona fide collectability value to boot! This
1965 Ford Mustang has weathered the years in impressively good form
and remains in solid, stock condition. It's running strong and
stands ready to provide its next owner with future chapters of
vintage motoring satisfaction that can only be found behind the
wheel of one of the most pivotal of all classic cars.
It won't take more than a quick once over to see how well aligned
this Pony is. Mustangs of this era have prominent body contours
running their sides that clearly trumpet any unevenness, but
there's no issue to be found - from hood to fenders to doors and
back, it's an assembly of flush body panels and tight, even lines.
The beige exterior hue has held up to the elements, and a nice wet
sand and buff would have it looking its best. In contrast to the
majority of its brethren still seen on the road - and those numbers
are certainly dwindling - the chrome work on this '65 has also
either shown resilience or has certainly benefited from shelter, as
the bumpers fore and aft are level and unscathed, and its array of
body trim shows no serious pitting. You'll also find clear glass
featured on all four sides, surrounded by ding-free trim - another
decided plus that adds to its still-fresh, road-ready
appearance.
An updated Pony interior sits just inside the doors, with a pair of
fresh-looking bucket seats up front and bench seat in back that
don't show much evidence of use. Even the quarter trim panels
flanking the bench seat remain free of any obvious scuffs - that's
often one of the first places you'll find them. The pair of
new-looking door panels sit flush in their frame, and while the
steel surrounding them can use some fresh paint, that certainly
isn't a complex job. Just in front of the woodgrain steering wheel,
the dash area remains in its stock configuration, featuring an
instrument cluster carrying clear gauges, and a supple,
fresh-looking dash pad resting above. The dash has clearly been the
beneficiary of some attention, with its smooth expanse of steel
covered by nicely-applied beige paint. A compact-looking,
retro-styled JVC AM/FM/cassette system also sitting in the dash
adds a nostalgic element of its own. The trunk area in back carries
the signature Ford plaid lining, straddled by a pair of rear
wheelhouses that also show good alignment and no damage from
shifting cargo.
Everything appears to have been left stock under the hood, with a
289 cubic inch V8 sitting between the shock towers and a collection
of fresh-looking hoses and wiring within view. The small block is
ready to hit the road right away - starting right up and running
smoothly, it's paired with an automatic transmission that continues
to shift with confidence-inspiring security. Ford was noted at the
time for engineering power steering superior to most of its rivals
as far as precision and road feel were concerned, and it's on
display here, teaming with front disc brakes to give this Mustang
the everyday driving manners you'd want when you get behind the
wheel. A look at the undercarriage will reveal sturdy floor pans
and suspension components that appear to have avoided any contact
with the corrosive elements so often found on the asphalt. This
pivotal Ford classic sits on set of 14" stock Mustang rims, wrapped
with Toyo Extenza radial tires in front and Firestone FR721 radials
in back.
This 1965 Ford Mustang represents the increasingly rare opportunity
to own a sound, road ready Pony car still retaining its stock look.
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