Vehicle Description
This 1965 Ford Mustang is an awesome way to get into the hobby for
not a lot of money and still have a car that everyone wants. Nicely
turned out, this V8-powered coupe is a great performer with a
classic look, and thanks to regular exercise, it's sorted and ready
to enjoy.
Wimbledon White is always an excellent choice on an early Mustang,
especially the coupes. Black Shelby-style stripes and hood pins add
an aggressive look, but none of it erases the honest good looks of
a coupe. It's dressed up with quarter panel inserts, a subtle '302'
badge on the front fenders (more on the engine in a moment), and
the 1965-only crossbar grille. Chrome bumpers dress it up and all
the stainless remains in great shape, so it really needs nothing
more than an owner to jump in and start having some fun.
The Palomino (tan) interior is a nice contrast to the usual black
and light blue interiors found in Wimbledon White cars and it, too,
was restored a few years ago. Wearing standard seat covers, it has
a clean, uncluttered look that has held up well over the years.
Matching door panels and a color-coordinated steering wheel help
give it a finished look. The early Mustangs used a Falcon-based
instrument panel with a wide central speedometer, and this one is
joined by a column-mounted tachometer and the usual trio of
auxiliary gauges under the dash. The original radio is long gone,
replaced by a modern AM/FM/CD stereo head unit with speakers in the
kick panels and in the package shelf, so it sounds pretty darned
good for being 50 years old. It also includes an under-dash A/C
unit that looks authentic but is backed by modern hardware under
the hood. And yes, that's a 4-speed manual shifter sticking out of
the transmission tunnel, making this pony a lot of fun to drive. In
back, the trunk is properly finished with a plaid mat, jack bag,
and full-sized spare with cover.
As you've already noticed, the original C-code 2-barrel 289 is
gone, replaced by an identically-sized 302 cubic inch V8. Rebuilt
when the car was restored in the early 2000s, it's a torquey
powerplant that loves to rev and is a perfect match for the slick
little coupe. It's quite a bit more detailed than original and
offers upgrades like a 4-barrel Edelbrock carburetor and MSD
ignition system, along with some chrome dress-up items. Clean inner
fenders, bright red wiring, and fresh hoses mean it's ready to
cruise and a dual master cylinder means it's safe. The 4-speed was
rebuilt in 2006 and shifts beautifully, so you'll blip the throttle
and drop a gear just to feel the machinery doing its thing. Out
back, the 8-inch rear is full of 2.80 gears, so it's a fantastic
cruiser that actually gets decent highway mileage and new shocks
give it a great ride. A custom dual exhaust system with long-tube
headers, H-pipe, and mellow-sounding mufflers give it a traditional
Mustang sound that's never overpowering. Riding on classic styled
steel wheels and 225/70/14 BFGoodrich radials, it has just the
right stance.
Affordable fun never looked so good, so why not take this Mustang
home and find out why it's been America's favorite pony car for
five decades. Call now!