Vehicle Description
Zoom Classic Cars presents this gorgeous 1965 Ford Mustang
Convertible in excellent condition! An American classic with only
20,000 original miles. This Mustang is all original except for new
A/C, custom paint and a new convertible top. A real head turner
with custom Dynasty Green exterior paint. The 1965 Mustangs - A
Highly Anticipated SequelAs is typical with car release dates, the
65 Mustangs were introduced in September of the previous year. What
was not so typical was the fact that Ford had just released a 1965
Mustang version six months prior, in April of the same year. Thus,
the earlier pace car version is still known as the 64 1/2, whereas
the 1965 Ford Mustang version is known as the late model '65
Mustang. It can get a bit confusing, but hopefully we've clarified
it for you.Ford had rushed to get the 64 1/2 prototype out to the
general public, with the announcement that the Mustang would be the
Indianapolis pace car of 1964. In an effort to keep cost down and
speed up production, Ford borrowed a few parts from their earlier
models, namely the Ford Falcon. 1966 was the last year that Ford
used these parts and in 1967 the Mustang was revised and made more
uniquely its own.It seems apparent that Ford's marketing plan was
highly successful. After giving away 195 1964.5 hardtop Mustangs,
Ford then sold 1965 hardtop Mustangs at a 5 to 1 ratio over
convertibles and fastback versions. Today, this makes good news for
1965 fastback owners as it is a rarer find. The fastback may not
have sold as well in 1965, but it provided a basis for the future
Mustang Shelby GT350 which was housed in fastback Mustangs. The 65
fastback was referred to as the "2x2 fastback" because although it
was intended as a two-person car it had room for two more in the
fold down rear seat.Introduced April 17th, 1964 at the World's Fair
in Flushing Meadows, New York, the 1965 Mustang was first available
as either a coupe or convertible. The fastback became available in
September of 1964.All Mustangs built between March of 1964 and
August 17th, 1964 are considered "early 1965" model Mustangs
(a.k.a.: "sixty-four and a half"). The 260 cubic inch V-8, engine
(engine code "F") was standard equipment on early '65 models, with
an optional 289 cubic inch V-8 available (engine code "D"). Also
available in early '65 models was a 170 cubic inch, six-cylinder
engine (engine code "U"), and in June of 1964, the 289 cubic inch
"Hi-Po" engine (engine code "K") became available. A three speed
manual transmission was standard equipment, and four speed manual
transmission and three speed automatic (the "C4") were
options.Mustangs built after August 17th 1964 are "late 65" models.
Engine options for late 65's were improved to include a standard
289 cubic inch engine with a 2-barrel carburetor (engine code "C")
replacing the 260 cubic inch engine, with an optional 289 cubic
inch engine and a 4-barrel carburetor (engine code "A") available.
A 200 cubic inch in-line six cylinder replaced the 170 cubic inch
in-line six cylinder which was available in the early 65 models.
The 289 "Hi-Po" (engine code "K") continued as a late '65 option.
Car is located in Lehigh Acres, FL. Call Chris to learn more at
(646) 866-3461
