Vehicle Description
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but why not own
the original, Red Convertible Pony car if you can. And you can.
Check out this sweet V8 Mustang, then come on down and get yourself
ready for a top down summer.
A first year Mustang convertible a good looking, fun to drive car
in anybody's book. It's also fun to be seen in. Everybody knows
what it is, and it attracts attention. It starts at the front of
the car with the iconic galloping Pony in the grill, underlined by
a thin chrome bumper. The long hood is flanked by equally long
front fenders with a sharp crease along the top that catches the
light, day or night. On the sides are badges for the 289 V8 engine
and another Mustang backed by red, white, and blue stripes. The
back of the car has the three segment taillights which started a
tradition that continues today and there is a gas cap between them
that has Ford Mustang in script with another Pony in the center.
While this car is all about top down motoring, it must be said that
Mustangs look great with that power operated top up, as well as
down, especially when it's a white top on this gorgeous red
paint.
Open the door, (or just look inside if the roof is down) and you
will find a beautiful black interior. The seats are pleated with
the Pony treatment in the seatback both front and rear. There is a
black boot to dress out the roof while it is down for a unified and
clean look. A chrome, three-spoke, deep dish steering wheel has a
vinyl wrapping on it that breathes well and feels good in your
hands even if it's a hot day and they are full of suntan oil. That
deep cowl dashboard has the speedo and engine gauges easily visible
in front of the driver, with the radio and ventilation controls in
the center, and a big ol' glovebox off to the right. A T-handle
shifter for the automatic transmission sits in a sleek center
console that has a brushed metal center with black on either side.
Black carpets are in great shape and protected by vinyl floor
mats.
Pop that long hood open and you will find one of those precious 289
engines nestled in a neat and clean engine bay. It is completely
stock top to bottom which is getting more and more rare to find
these days. The inner fenders are painted black with the correct
stickers and even a correct FoMoCo windshield washer bag hanging
one of them. The engine block is also painted black with the air
filter housing painted gold with the proper 289 Cubic Inch stickers
on it. The valve covers are also painted gold with a black oil fill
cap, again with the correct sticker on it. Power runs back through
a 3-speed C4 automatic transmission to a solid axle on leaf
springs. Up front, coil springs with a sway bar keep things under
control while power drum brakes all around provide the stopping
power. The rubber meets the road through 195/75R14 white wall tires
mounted on steel wheels with wire basket hubcaps.
Come on down and check out the car so often imitated but never
duplicated. A Red '65 Mustang convertible. It could be yours this
summer.