The infamous "K-code" designation is a very tough option to find in
any of the 1.8 million Mustangs produced from '65-'67. In fact,
only 7,273 Mustangs received this K-code 289ci performance variant
in the 1965 production year (1.1% of all Mustangs built in 1965
were K-codes). It would also be the exact vehicle selected by road
racer, Carroll Shelby, as his platform vehicle to build his
legendary GT350! The option included a solid lifter 289ci V8 with
aluminum flat-top pistons, heavy duty connecting rods, larger rod
bolts, nodular cast iron crankshaft with larger counterbalance for
higher rpm's, dual point distributor, special Autolite carburetion
and header type manifolds with H-pipe dual exhaust. These combined
components produced an incredible 271 horsepower at 6,000rpm! If
selected, it would be the most expensive individual option on the
sales order which came standard with special geared top loader
4-speed manual transmission, larger 9" rear axle, and Special
Handling Package to provide stiffer springs, shocks, and front
stabilizer bar! It was a brutish factory powertrain and could not
be combined with power steering, power disc brakes, or air
conditioning. A weekend racer's delight!
Details About Our '65 Mustang K-Code For Sale:
We are quite excited to offer this beautifully documented 1965 Ford
Mustang K-code Coupe finished in stunning Ivy Green Metallic� over
Palomino Vinyl interior (29)! Features on this classic include
correct, number matching 289ci V8 Hi-Po engine, 4-speed close-ratio
manual transmission, original 9" rear end housing a 3.50:1 gear
ratio, upgraded 14" American Racing wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich
Radial T/A tires, R-Model center caps, Visibility Group (Remote
driver mirror, interior Day/Night mirror, & 2 speed wipers with
windshield washer), Accent Group (rocker trim moldings), original
AM radio, tinted glass, back-up lamps, carpeted floor mats with
embossed logo, and aftermarket SunPro tachometer along with
AutoMeter under dash oil & water temp gauges to better monitor the
engine vitals!
The engine block bares correct Hi-Po cast number C5AE-6015E with
6-bolt bell housing. It retains its original cast iron heads (#19 &
#21), original harmonic balancer, original solid lifter camshaft,
original 4-blade cooling fan, Shelby Cobra aluminum intake manifold
(S2MS-9424A), custom exhaust headers by FPA, Mallory Unilite HEI
distributor (original FOMOCO dual point/centrifugal advance
distributor included), original style air cleaner, original motor
mounts, Holley carburetor (concours restored original Autolite 4100
carburetor C50F-J with manual choke included) and export support
brace. The transmission and 9" rear end are date-code original to
this Hi-Po Mustang.
The entire car was restored mechanically between 2007-2009 while
under ownership with a professional pilot based in Mesa, Colorado.
Its list of new and reconditioned parts is far too long to list
everything in this description, so it will come with a large binder
full of receipts. The factory engine was completely overhauled by
Top End Performance in Grand Junction, CO by owner Vance Wilson in
June 2009 at 85,340 miles on the odometer. It received the full
treatment being lined cleaned, line-honed, smoothed mating
surfaces, balanced crank, recondition rods with ARP bolts, new
pistons, heads ported fitted with Ferrea racing intake & exhaust
valves, roller cam & rockers installed; rebuilt transmission,
resurfaced flywheel, new clutch kit, Edelbrock Victor Series
aluminum water pump, Northern performance radiator, new hoses,
belts, fluids, etc. A set of photos is included documenting this
service. Even the rear axle would get treated to a completely
rebuild and conversion to a Traction-Lok set up! It would be
dyno-tuned in-house to achieve 302hp/320 lb. ft of torque on 85
octane pump gas! We estimate it has more to offer now back in low
land conditions!
The entire suspension system was rebuilt in July 2009 with upper &
lower control arms, inner & outer tie rods, Grabatrak shocks &
springs, idler arm, shackle kit, all bushings, etc. A new exhaust
system with Flowmaster mufflers along with further upgrades
throughout 2013 included blueprinted distributor by Distributor
Dynamics, custom built Holley 680cfm carb by Boulevard Automotive,
electric fuel pump, Chris Alston's Chassis Works Total Control
Products hardtop subframe connectors, center support with
driveshaft safety loop. This classic Mustang also comes with two
sets of wheels/tires.
Our available Mustang K-code would travel with the same owner to
California and receive an impressive professional repaint in March
2014 by Lakeville Autobody & Paint in Petaluma, CA. It then
received an all-new interior in October 2014 by Mustangs, Muscles &
Classics of Santa Rosa, CA to include headliner, seat upholstery &
foams, seat tracks, carpet & underlayment, door panels, arm rests,
dash pad, mirror, steering wheel, horn ring, weather stripping &
exterior moldings, trim & emblems, door sill plates, door & trunk
locks, and more!
All drivetrain identification tags are present including a clear
VIN stamp on the block itself! Additional documentation includes
original dealer sales order dated October 1964, original window
sticker, original owner's manual with original dealer and ownership
details, factory warranty card, copy of the original title & future
owner's thereafter, Ford Performance Tips from Ak Miller's Cobra
Kit catalog, and a signed letter by Ak Miller to the original owner
in a reply regarding the proper oil to use in his Mustang. Making
this particular model even more special! It now shows 89,943 miles
on the odometer and is a superbly rare car, exceptionally fast, and
beautifully presented! For more information, contact Jon Faust at
(314)993-1330 or by emailing
[email protected].
