Vehicle Description
Early Mustangs are just as awesome today as they were in 1965 when
Ford sold more than a million of them. Six-cylinder sprint cars
like this 1965 coupe make for fantastic entry-level hobby cars
simply because they're stylish, reliable, and parts are incredibly
easy to get and affordable. There aren't many cars that are more
beloved than the first-generation Mustang, and this Blue Metallic
beauty has off-the-charts curb appeal and is a lot of fun behind
the wheel.
Wearing a recent coat of Blue Metallic paint, this handsome coupe
looks far more expensive than it is. Judging by the condition of
the undercarriage and engine bay, it's quite likely that this pony
is still carrying the vast majority of its factory sheetmetal, and
it's obviously led a pretty good life since 1965. Nice, straight
sheetmetal got a thorough once-over to ensure that it was in good
order, then the two-stage urethane went on top, giving it a bright
shine. It's not a show-winner, but rather a dialed-in driver that
was always built to look good going down the road, which is exactly
why the former owner was building it for his young daughter. Alas,
teenagers are fickle, so when she changed her mind and wanted
something modern, this Pony was finished in 2019-2020 - and we have
over $14k in receipts to document it. Classic first-generation
Mustang details like the chrome quarter panel ornaments and Mustang
emblems on the front fenders mean that it was done to factory specs
and it's great to see that they didn't try to add upgrades or turn
it into something it isn't. A stock "corral" lives in the grille,
the front and rear bumpers are shine up nicely, and those
taillights are among the most recognizable in the entire automotive
kingdom. Oh, and check out how well that hood and doors fit!
Carrying a few nice upgrades, the lovely light blue-and-white
interior obviously works well with the freshened blue paint, and
the hues are close enough that they complement each other nicely.
Most of the parts you can see or touch are newer and the result is
simply splendid, with reproduction seat covers on all the seats,
plush carpets that haven't been baked by the sun or worn down by
passengers, and matching door panels with correct detailing and
hardware. The instrument panel is the early Pony style with a wide
speedometer flanked by auxiliary gauges on either end, all framed
by a color-matched steering wheel that's in great shape. Cars like
this were typical daily drivers for many folks, so that explains
the relative lack of frills, but with a newer retro-style AM/FM/AUX
stereo, upgraded speakers in the kick panels and rear package
shelf, and an under-dash A/C system that blows ice-cold R134a air
into the cabin, it's ready to cruise anywhere. Even the trunk is
reasonably-sized for your gear, although the full-size spare back
there takes up a good bit of room.
Don't make the mistake of underestimating the 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, torquey,
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. Nice and tidy under the hood, it's wearing a few
dress-up chrome pieces like the shiny valve cover and air cleaner,
a new carburetor, and a fresh distributor, plug wires, fuel pump,
and giant aluminum radiator for added reliability. It fires quickly
and easily with its characteristic grumble from the single exhaust,
and with the 3-speed automatic transmission, it pulls the
lightweight little coupe around with aplomb. A newer gas tank and
correct exhaust system with transverse muffler were also attended
to, so it's ready to enjoy immediately. Flashy Ansen Sprint slotted
mag wheels and recent 195/65/15 blackwall radials complete the
bright look.
No other car in the world is as beloved as Ford's pony, and you can
find out why for a very reasonable price. Call today!
