Vehicle Description
We should be grateful to old pony cars like this 1965 Ford Mustang
convertible. The Mustang is not only the granddaddy of the pony
car, but it's a gateway to the hobby that remains affordable, fun,
and universally loved. There just aren't many other vehicles that
are known around the world that can also deliver this much fun for
so little cash.
This C-code ragtop is Exhibit A in the case of why Mustangs are
great. First, it looks awesome, from the styling to the proportions
to the code J Rangoon Red paint, which gives it a traditional
high-visibility Mustang look. It is indeed this car's original
color, and you can imagine the delighted first owner taking it home
nearly fifty years ago, top down and a big, silly grin on his or
her face. Well, that's what'll happen today when this car's next
owner comes to collect it, too. This isn't a show car, so you don't
need to fret about rain and bugs on the grille, but it does look
good enough to make you wash it in the FRONT yard rather than out
back, just so folks can see it. The paint job is a few years old,
but shines up well enough and captures the original color pretty
darned well. They skipped the stripes and fake GT bits, but it does
have a correct "crosshair" grille, the quarter panel insert, and
shiny chrome bumpers that look great.
The simple black interior is a great complement to the bright red
bodywork, offering a familiar disposition and adds to the Mustang's
light-hearted attitude. The seat covers are slightly customized
reproductions that have a few signs of use but remain in great
shape, and the matching black carpets tie everything together.
Factory-style door panels are in decent condition and the
three-spoke steering wheel looks suitably racy. There's a factory
center console that makes the Mustang feel finished inside and the
wide speedometer and auxiliary gauges appear to be in original
condition with clear lenses and bright markings. This car carries
the important options like a power convertible top and power
steering, both of which make it daily-driver friendly, and the
trunk offers a reproduction plaid mat for the right look.
This pony carries a C-code 289 cubic inch V8, now upgraded to
A-code specs with a 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. Correctly
finished with Ford Blue engine enamel and chrome tinwork, it's a
smooth, reliable cruiser, not a racer, a role the little V8 is
happy to fill. There is lots of evidence of recent work, including
a fresh tune up with new ignition system parts that light it off
right away. It idles with a nice V8 burble and the way it runs
means you'll be looking for excuses to take it out of the garage
every chance you get. A C4 3-speed automatic transmission adds to
its user-friendly nature and according to the door tag, the rear
gears are tall 2.80s so it just loafs along at highway speeds. A
recent dual exhaust system gives it a nice V8 soundtrack and maybe
a few extra horses and those 14-inch styled steel wheels with
whitewall radials are a traditional Mustang look.
So have a look and remember that this car has been America's
sweetheart for decades and there's no chance of that affair ending
any time soon. Find out why by giving us a call today!