We have a beautiful 1965 Ford Mustang here in our Milwaukee
showroom. It is coated in a beautiful White paint with blue
interior. It features a 289ci V8 with air conditioning. This is an
awesome car that runs great and looks fantastic! Several changes to
the Mustang occurred at the start of the "normal" 1965 model year
in August 1964, about four months after its introduction. These
cars are known as "late 65's". The engine lineup was changed, with
a 200 cu in (3.3 L) "T-code" engine that produced 120 hp (89 kW;
122 PS). Production of the Fairlane's "F-code" 260 cu in (4.3 L)
engine ceased when the 1964 model year ended. It was replaced with
a new 200 hp (150 kW) "C-code" 289 cu in (4.7 L) engine with a
two-barrel carburetor as the base V8. An "A-code" 225 hp (168 kW;
228 PS) four-barrel carbureted version was next in line, followed
by the unchanged "Hi-Po" "K-code" 271 hp (202 kW; 275 PS) 289. The
DC electrical generator was replaced by a new AC alternator on all
Fords (a way to distinguish a 1964 from a 1965 is to see if the
alternator light on the dash says "GEN" or "ALT"). The Mustang GT
version was introduced as the "GT Equipment Package" and included a
V8 engine (most often the 225 hp (168 kW; 228 PS) 289),
grille-mounted fog lamps, rocker panel stripes, and disc brakes. In
the interior the GT option added a different instrument panel that
included a speedometer, fuel gauge, temp. gauge, oil pressure gauge
and ammeter in five round dials (the gauges were not marked with
numbers, however.) A four-barrel carbureted engine was now
available with any body style. Additionally, reverse lights were an
option added to the car from August 1964 production. The Mustang
was originally available as either a hardtop or convertible, but
during the car's early design phases a fastback model was strongly
considered. In 1965, the Shelby Mustang was born, it was available
only in newly introduced fastback body version with its swept-back
rear glass and distinctive ventilation louvers. The standard
interior features of the 1965 Mustang included adjustable driver
and passenger bucket seats, an AM radio, and a floor mounted
shifter in a variety of color options. Ford added additional
interior options during the 1965 model year. The Interior Decor
Group was popularly known as "Pony Interior" due to the addition of
embossed running ponies on the seat fronts, and also included
integral armrests, woodgrain appliqu� accents, and a round gauge
cluster that would replace the standard Falcon instrumentation.
Also available were sun visors, a (mechanical) remote-operated
mirror, a floor console, and a bench seat. Ford later offered an
under-dash air-conditioning unit, and discontinued the vinyl with
cloth insert seat option, offered only in early 1965 models. One
option designed strictly for fun was the Rally-Pac. Introduced in
1963 after Ford's success at that year's Monte Carlo Rally and
available on other Ford and Mercury compacts and intermediates, the
Rally-Pac was a combination clock and tachometer mounted to the
steering column. It was available as a factory ordered item for
US$69.30. Installed by a dealer, the Rally-Pac cost US$75.95.A 14"
rim option was available for Rally-pac and GT350R vehicles widening
front and rear track to 57.5". Reproductions are presently
available from any number of Mustang restoration parts sources. A
compass, rear seat belts, A/C, and back-up lights were also
optional. This vehicle is located in our Milwaukee showroom. You
can view this 1965 Ford Mustang in greater detail including HD
pictures and an HD video of it running and driving at
Gatewayclassiccars.com. If you are interested in purchasing this
vehicle or have more questions regarding it please call us at
(262)-891-4253 or email us at
[email protected]. See
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