Vehicle Description
Early Ford Mustangs were and always will be inexpensive fun. This
1965 Mustang coupe is just the right kind of car to get started in
the hobby, and no collection is complete without one of Ford's pony
cars. This is a clean, dependable, fun way to have a blast in a
classic without breaking the bank. No other car can deliver the
experience of an early Mustang for so little cash, and this '65 has
been through a comprehensive restoration making it one of the nicer
six-cylinder Pony cars that we've ever featured.
Prairie Bronze Metallic isn't the most common color you'll find on
a Mustang pony, but it is this car's original shade and we have to
admit, it looks great and provides an upscale feel to this carefree
cruiser. It was never intended to be a show car (coupes just don't
command the prices to justify a $20,000 paint job), but it presents
very, very well and you won't worry about driving it just about
anywhere. Rain? No problem. Bugs? Forget about it. It's got a
clean, slick look that works best on coupes and it's been spared
the stripes and wings that plague so many other ponies. You'll note
that it fits together extremely well, with good gaps and tight
seams all around, so it has probably never been wrecked or rusty
and seems to have led a pretty good life, especially ever since it
was fully restored to this high level. A few chrome pieces make the
Mustang look dressy, including the 1965-only grille with the
cross-hairs, the quarter panel insert, and, of course, a shiny gas
cap in the center of the rear panel. Trust us, the pictures are
indicative of how nice this early Mustang really is.
The black bucket seat interior replaces the original Palomino
Crinkle vinyl this car came with and it's in very good shape
overall. With correct replacement parts everywhere you look,
including the carpets, seat covers, dash pad, and headliner, it all
works together perfectly to make up this beautiful interior.
There's a very clean, three-spoke deep-dish steering wheel with a
thick rim that feels great in the hands of the driver, and the
standard instruments just ahead of it are in great shape and keep
an eye on the basics. The dash pad, headliner, and other soft parts
are super clean as well, and the AM/FM radio in the factory dash
slot turns on but doesn't catch a signal, so an upgrade might be
needed if you want to pump some tunes inside the cabin. The shifter
for the 3-speed manual transmission falls easily to hand and looks
great between the seats and the back seat is in great shape, too. A
neatly detailed trunk with a proper Mustang mat makes this little
car feel complete, and you'll note there's no sign of any rust or
accident damage back there either, further showing off how nice
this little car really is.
Don't make the mistake of underestimating the T-code 200 cubic inch
inline-six under the hood. This engine was a mainstay of Ford
products throughout the '60s for good reason: it's smooth, durable,
and quite thrifty out on the open road. In today's climate, it kind
of makes sense, doesn't it? It still cruises at modern highway
speeds and pulls down fuel mileage that any modern Mustang would be
pleased to own. Beautifully detailed under the hood, it's wearing
Ford Red engine enamel on the tinwork and black on the block, a
correct air cleaner and carburetor, and a chrome shock tower brace
for tighter support through the turns that also adds a little flare
to the engine bay. It fires quickly and easily with its
characteristic grumble from the single exhaust, and pulls the
lightweight little coupe around with aplomb. New suspension
components have been installed throughout and there's a correct
transverse muffler for the exhaust system, so it sounds right.
Original steel wheels with original wire hubcaps and 205/70/14
radials complete the authentic look.
For entry-level fun, it's hard to beat a Mustang coupe. Everyone
loves these cars and few will realize just how affordable they are.
A great opportunity for the first-time classic car buyer. Call
today!