Vehicle Description
No reason that all Mustangs have to be stock, right? This neatly
modified 1965 Ford Mustang coupe still has all the things we love
about Ford's pony car, including V8 power, but adds an aggressive
look that makes it stand out in a crowd. Not radical, but a
comfortable cruiser with a high-impact that will always be the
center of attention.
A little bit of Shelby, a little bit late-model GT, and even a
little bit Halloween with the orange-and-black finish (don't worry,
apparently 'Orange is the New Black', so you're covered with either
shade), this cool Mustang definitely looks the part of an
aggressive street brawler. Nothing you see is a simple
off-the-shelf mod, it's all professional work that was done to
enhance the conservative looks of the Mustang coupe without
altering the clean lines and classic shape. And in that regard,
it's a big success. You probably notice the stripes first, a pair
of Shelby-style black stripes running the length of the car.
They're joined by a blacked-out tail panel, all that provide a
perfect complement for the orange paint. The work was done some
time ago, so there's some minor use and age on it, but after the
wows that everyone gives this car, they'll never notice the little
flaws. The grille and bumpers (in fact, all the bright trim) are
nice and bright for added flashes (as if it this car ever needed
it), and it reminds us that a 1965 Mustang is still one of the
best-looking pony cars ever built.
The interior sticks to the Mustang formula with buckets up front
and a bench in back. The black upholstery is original-style and
it's nice to see a center console and a quick-shifting B&M
automatic shifter split the front seats. Black plush carpets, a
clean dash pad, taut headliner, and matching door panels all look
great and keep with the OEM feel inside. The sporty three-spoke
Grant steering wheel and factory gauges are your primary interface,
although a couple under-dash auxiliary units were installed to
provide a more accurate reading of the engine's vitals. A
retro-style AM/FM/Cassette stereo slots neatly into the original
radio's spot and power the modern speakers in the kick panels, and
there are Mustang-logo floor mats protecting the plush black
carpets underneath. Out back there's also a neatly finished trunk
with a proper plaid mat that fits well.
The powerful 302 cubic inch V8 under the hood pretty much sticks to
the factory recipe aside from a few performance upgrades, so it's
reliable, torquey, and fun to drive. There's an Edelbrock intake
and Quick Fuel 4-barrel carb up top, so it's pretty good on gas and
even better on power, and the long-tube headers feed a Flowmaster
dual exhaust system that really frees up a few horsepower. Other
upgrades include an aluminum radiator up front to keep it cool on
the hottest days, and power front disc brakes for proper stopping
prowess. A few shiny accents look good in the orange engine bay and
you can tell where the money was really spent on this Mustang. The
C4 3-speed automatic transmission shifts crisply and what looks
like the original 8-inch rear end hangs out back with
highway-friendly gears inside. A Flowmaster exhaust system with
trumpet exhaust tips that exit through the rear valance sounds
awesome, and the chassis has been augmented with air shocks and
those handsome 15-inch Weld wheels wrapped in staggered 165/80/15
front and 235/60/15 rear Kumho performance radials.
If you like the look, this car will make you very happy. It runs
great, has plenty of power, and handles better than most early
Mustangs. More proof that a modified Mustang can always be the
center of attention. Call today!