Vehicle Description
A 1964.5 Ford Mustang is always going to be one of the most
desirable pony cars around, and this one is a one-family owned
example. So you have true history wrapped in a highly original and
highly desirable total package.
These early run cars all tell a different story. The serial number
on this one is going to be one of the highest Dearborn cars around.
In fact, the build date on the trim tag is the end of July, and the
1965 cars came around in mid-August! So this car was born at the
home of Ford, and it was one of the last few weeks of the earliest
cars to launch the legend. There's even more history on its side
because we're told this is a two-owner example that has never left
the same family. A car like this deserves to be in Wimbledon White
it's one of the most iconic cars of this early period, and Ford
even used it to show off at the World's Fair. There has been a good
respray later in life on this one. Today it has a good gloss that
makes for quite a quality driver. The chrome looks good, the trim
is complete, the panels are straight, and the details are in place
- right down to the wheel covers. So it's a coupe with a story to
tell, and it has the right condition to show its age with
pride.
A red interior is always an attention-getter, but this one might
just get talked about more for its originality. The upholstery,
carpet, and dash have a preserved style. It will be hard to find
anything here that's out of place - right down to the three-speed
shifter and AM radio that's still there for a display. While we all
know that there are plenty of replacement components readily
available that can upgrade the interior, it can only be original
once. So it's nice to have the opportunity to have such an original
setup on such a significant car.
Under the hood is the correct-style U-code 170 cubic-inch
inline-six. This is claimed to be a one-family car. As such, the
consignor also claims that this is the original motor and that the
low odometer reflects the car's full total mileage. We do not have
the paperwork to verify this originality, but things do align for
an impressive story. After all, this motor has the look of a
survivor that has received good care. The consignor even claims a
recent carburetor cleaning, a new fuel pump, a new gas tank, a new
temp gauge, and a rebuilt generator (a 1964.5 only feature.) There
have been other more recent investments like a new clutch, pressure
plate, master cylinders, and brakes. It's all about having a true
classic that can still be a real cruiser.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, a repair manual, a
scale model, and some period-correct cool details, like a car-hop
tray. The 1964.5 Mustang is a true piece of Americana, and this one
has a great story to tell. So if you love a true classic, call
today!
