Vehicle Description
The early Mustang fastback, or 2+2, is one of those rare cases
where a car with a fixed roof is more valuable than its convertible
counterpart. And this 1965 Ford Mustang fastback lives right at the
top of the early Mustang desirability list, with awesome metallic
root beer paint, a strong-running 351 Windsor, and the perfect
high-performance look that defines the first Mustangs.
You know it's got to be straight if it's a dark color, and this car
wears it's finish very well. It's not perfect, but the paint job
presents very well, with no ripples or waves, and the House of
Kolors Dark Plum Metallic is so vibrant under our lights it makes
some of the other cars in our showroom look almost gray. No joke.
It's a higher driver-quality finish that shows very well and with
the white GT350 stripe along the rockers, it looks brilliant. The
fastback looks particularly attractive in this unique shade and
with the GT-style fog lamps in the grille and the Bullet-style side
mirrors at each flank, this one has a predatory look that escapes
most early Mustangs; it's like the evil twin of the pony car
family. Nicely chromed bumpers fore and aft, bright stainless
window moldings, clean taillight trim, and a proper Mustang gas cap
all add up to a car that attracts more than its fair share of
attention out on the road.
The interior is very much in line with a 1965 Mustang, with black
standard buckets, a correct three-spoke wheel, and an authentic
vibe. The seat covers and carpets look pretty recent and are in
great shape, and with supportive materials under the seats they're
all-day comfortable. The five-gauge instrument panel was GT-spec in
1965, and this one is filled with what are likely the original
units with crisp clear markings. The dash is slightly warped but
free of any cracks and likely the original unit, and the carpets
underneath are plush and protected by matching floor mats. What is
likely the original AM/FM radio is still in place but not currently
operational so an upgrade is due here, and we know just the right
place: stashed away in the glove compartment so as to not cut into
(quite literally) the originality of this Mustang. The fold-down
rear seat makes the fastback practical as well as stylish and the
trunk is finished with a correct plaid mat.
This is a T-code car, so the 351 Windsor V8 under the hood is
obviously not original, but it's one of the best motors Ford ever
made and we're delighted by the upgrade under the hood of this
fastback. The small block fires right up and runs superbly, nicely
detailed with Ford Blue valve covers, a smaller open air cleaner
replete with correct '351' decals, and Ford Blue engine enamel on
the block itself. Even all the wires were nicely organized through
the HEI distributor and there's a big aluminum radiator up front
keeping the whole show nice and cool. It's linked to a 3-speed
automatic transmission and an 8-inch rear end with reasonable gears
inside, so it's an easy highway car and still plenty punchy around
town. A newer dual exhaust system with "Cherry-Bomb" style mufflers
gives it a little more punch than that traditional Ford V8 sound
and the floors are in great shape despite not being heavily
undercoated. Power front disc brakes combine with newer front
suspension components including control arms, shocks, and sway bar,
while the rear is suspended on original leaf springs. Slick 15-inch
Legend Series Mustang wheels are an awesome performance look and
carry staggered 205/60/15 front and 225/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A
radials all around.
This is one of the coolest 2+2 fastbacks we've featured in a long
time, with the color combo really putting it over the top. Great
looks, strong mechanicals, and, of course, the big performance
look. Hard to go wrong here. Call today!