Vehicle Description
When a young up-and-coming Lee Iaccoca first championed the Ford
Mustang design, could anyone have imagined it would become such an
iconic car? There are still quite a few on the road, which is a
testament to the simplicity and style given to it by designers. The
general public embraced the car for its price point, but
enthusiasts recognized its performance potential through its
lighter weight and horsepower capabilities, and thus, the pony car
was born.
Because there are still so many on the road, one of the best
aspects of the first-generation Mustangs is the ability to modify
the car to one's liking without devaluing the vehicle. The
high-quality restoration of this 1965 Mustang Convertible makes it
stand out from the crowd, signaling to onlookers that this is no
plain-Jane Mustang. It would be hard to find another in this
fantastic condition.
The recently sprayed bright metallic Silver borrowed from a Nissan
350Z wears a protective layer of clearcoat, and we found no rock
chips anywhere. The brightwork is nearly perfect, including the
bumpers and stainless trim, either being replaced, re-chromed, or
polished. The GT350-inspired grille and steel-reinforced fiberglass
hood and scoop provide a clue that what lurks below is not stock. A
new set of 17-inch Scott Drake replica GT500 wheels provide an
extra layer of GT panache.
The silver paint contrasts nicely with the brand-new black vinyl
top, matching boot, and interior, helping this car reach a
sophistication level not often associated with early Mustangs. The
entire interior is virtually brand-new with more comfortable bucket
seats outfitted from a '68 model. Everything here is either black,
white, or chrome. The door panels, carpet, windshield, and even the
mirror are all recent. The black padded dash features contrasting
white gauge faces, which really make a statement. The driver grips
a black leather-wrapped polished-aluminum steering wheel while
shifting through all five gears of the T-5 manual transmission
using a white shift knob.
The engine bay is subtle, yet nicely presented with minimal wiring
showing. Like the interior, everything here is black, chrome,
white, or aluminum. A 289ci C-code V8 with upgraded 302 heads
resides between the frame rails. A chrome air cleaner hides the
electric-choke Holley four-barrel carburetor, which handles the
fueling duties through the Edelbrock aluminum intake. The Cobra
aluminum valve covers sit on top of the black-painted heads and
block, while Jet-Hot ceramic-coated headers and stainless exhaust
finish the look. Front-disc brakes provide extra stopping power for
the newly found horses.
With the underside looking just as clean and tidy as the topside,
this Mustang is one fine example of the first-generation. It drives
just like it looks! It needs nothing and can be taken straight to
the show field to start collecting trophies immediately. A car
restored to this level doesn't last long! Come by and see this
gorgeous '65 Mustang Convertible at Art & Speed Classic Cars today
before you miss the opportunity to be its new caretaker!
MECHANICAL
289ci C-Code V8 (C5AE)
Late-Model 302 Heads
Holley Four-Barrel Carburetor with Electric Choke
T-5 Five-Speed Manual Transmission
Aluminum Cobra Valve Covers
Edelbrock Aluminum Intake Manifold
Jet-Hot Coated Headers With Stainless Exhaust
Nicely Presented Engine Bay
CHASSIS
Scott Drake GT500 Replica Wheels
245/45/17 Radial Tires Front and Rear
Power Disc Front Brakes with Drum Rear
New Front Coil-Spring Suspension
Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
EXTERIOR
High-Quality Full-Body Repaint in 350z Silver with Base/Clear
New Black Convertible Top And Boot
New Front and Rear Bumpers
Billet Gas Cap
Beautiful Chrome and Stainless Trim
Dual Side Mirrors
GT350-Inspired Grille
GT350 Steel-Reinforced Fiberglass Hood and Scoop
INTERIOR
Excellent Interior Trim, Dash, Console
New Black Vinyl Bucket Seats With Headrests '68 Model Year
Excellent New Door Panels
New Windshield
New Black Vinyl Center Console
Leather-Wrapped Billet Steering Wheel
White-Faced Instrument Panel
New Rear View Mirror
Manual Windows
AM/FM Tape deck
New Black Carpet
Mustang Logo Rubber Mats
