Vehicle Description
If you think all the solid, clean Mustangs are gone, take another
look at this lovely 1965 Mustang coupe. It's actually a very early
production Mustang, commonly called a "1964�", which means that the
V8 is an F-code 260 and the details are slightly different that its
younger siblings. If you like Mustangs but want one that's a little
out of the ordinary, this coupe definitely fits the bill.
The paint isn't original, but it is nicely done and looks about
like the first Mustang off the assembly line, which was wearing
code M Wimbledon White just like this one. In addition, there are
no signs of significant bodywork or repairs, which means is that
someone really cared about this car and it was obviously never
someone's daily driver. It's not perfect, but it has a suitably
vintage look that seems to work rather well on the low-key pony
car. In the same vein, the chrome and trim has been very well
preserved and only replaced as necessary over the car's lifetime.
Bumpers are superb, and the rocker panel trim is clean and
undamaged. Appropriate Mustang badges and logos are still affixed
to the body as original, and the iconic 3-element taillight lenses
are still clear and bright.
Inside you'll find an unusual code 46 white and black bucket seat
interior, much of which is fairly fresh. The seats are in excellent
condition, showing only light wear and age, and for white
upholstery, it's in excellent shape. Carpets are quite nice and the
headliner remains taut and stain-free. The contrast between the
black carpet and dash pad with the rest of the white interior is
actually quite attractive. The original AM radio is still in place
and works, although the tuner is not tuning. Everything works,
including all the gauges (which are really nice), making this a
very friendly, easy-to-own Mustang. Even the trunk is properly
finished with a plaid mat and a spare tire with matching cover.
This particular Mustang is still powered by an F-code 260 cubic
inch V8, with this one being a fresh rebuild from Jasper Engines.
With a 2-barrel carburetor and an automatic transmission, this one
wasn't built with the drag strip in mind, but it is satisfyingly
torquey, with a great V8 burble from the dual exhaust system. The
engine bay is full of early Mustang details, from the old-school
generator making the electricity to the black paint on the engine
itself. It's not over-detailed, but it's very clean and
well-maintained and runs superbly. A C4 3-speed automatic feeds an
8-inch rear full of 3.00 gears and it's equipped with power
steering so it's quite easy to handle. Floors are extremely clean,
the torque boxes are in excellent shape, and there appears to be a
new gas tank hanging out back. Tires are recent 185/70/14 whitewall
around factory wheel covers.
Regularly maintained and highly reliable, this is one of those
hobby cars that you can just get in and drive whenever the mood
strikes you. Not a show-winner, but exactly the kind of hobby car
that gets people excited when they see it because everyone
remembers when they had one just like it. This is a lot of Mustang
fun for not a lot of money. Call today!