Vehicle Description
This is a powerful, cool, and significant classic all in one
package. It's a restored 1965 Ford Mustang K-Code fastback that was
said to have been turned into a drag racer back in the day. And
today, it keeps that legacy going with a correct HiPo V8 that has a
direct connection to Holman Moody.
First year Mustangs always have our attention, but if you want to
get people talking even within the Mustang community, this is the
car for that. It's a real-deal high-performance K-code fastback.
They are a true rarity, and so they are always in-demand. That's
why this one was given a solid restoration investment, and the
consignor states it has been driven less than 100 miles since
completion. It's a coupe with good fundamentals including straight
body panels, shining brightwork, and a quality respray of the
correct Rangoon Red. The overall impression tells you that this is
one detail job away from the center spot of a show field, but
really, it's currently presented correctly as a car that wants to
be driven. It's unmistakably something quite speedy with the
Thunderbolt-style teardrop power dome in the hood. And those black
steel wheels subtly draw attention to the small front tire drag
racing setup.
The full red interior shows more of the restoration's investment in
quality. The door panels, carpeting, headliner, dash, and
upholstery all have a fresh and inviting feeling. It was a
detail-oriented build, right down to the working courtesy lights.
Of course, this is also built to be a competition driver. So you
have front bucket seats, racing-style lap belts, a Hurst floor
shifter, and provisions for a Rally Pac (it's present but it will
need servicing.) And while most of the superfluous weight was left
out of this race-style coupe, there is one addition that adds zero
bulk, but a ton of prestige. Gale Halderman, the Mustang's first
designer, signed the glovebox lid of this first-year fastback.
The engine bay has dark inner walls to really funnel your attention
to the V8 heart in the middle. K-Code Mustangs are special because
they came with Ford's performance-built High Performance (HiPo) 289
cubic-inch V8. Not only do you have a correct 1965 K-Code
replacement block, but also this was built by a true master: Al
Moody of Holman Moody. The famous race shop never messed around
when it came to serious performance, and that's why this motor
starts with being bored out to 331ci total. It also has a Holley
715 CFM LeMans four-barrel carburetor, Shelby ram box intake,
"LeMans grind" performance cam, new rods, new pistons, and reworked
heads. The big air grabber reaches into the domed hood to inhale
fresh oxygen, and this one exhales with authority out of a correct
Arvinode-style dual exhaust. It's a big power setup, and you have
complete control thanks to the toploader four-speed that feeds the
stout 9-inch rear end. Traction bars and wide drag radials keep the
power on the pavement, and subframe connectors and front disc
brakes keep everything feeling confident.
This is the restored real-deal HiPo K-Code fastback that has been
blessed by the best to be a terrific quarter-mile king. Oh yeah,
you know this one you need in your collection. Call today!!!