Vehicle Description
Cruisin Classics is very excited to present to you the newest
addition to our showroom - this stunning 1964 � Ford Mustang
Convertible! Production of the 1965 Mustangs began in March of 1964
and Ford formally introduced them at the World's Fair on April 17,
1964. This particular car was manufactured on April 13th, 4 days
before the debut - making this a very early 64 �. This Mustang has
been lovingly cared for all of these years and it looks
spectacular. It is dressed in it's original color of Rangoon Red
and according to information passed along by previous owners it was
resprayed in 1978 and again in 2005. The paint still shines well
after 18 years but does have small imperfections. The white, power
convertible top is in very good condition with a nice, clear
plastic rear window and it works just as it should. The bright-work
on this car is in exceptional condition as are the badges and
emblems. The bumpers, rocker covers, door handles, rear quarter
accents, window trim, wiper arms, top surround, gas cap, rear
lights, side mirrors, and grill all gleam in the light and really
accentuate the red paint. The gas cap is correct for 64 � and lacks
a security cable. The Mustang emblems that grace the front fenders
are the correct 4 3/8" size (later versions are 5"). This beauty
sits on 1966 Mustang GT steel wheels with logo center-caps wrapped
in brand new Travelstar thin white-wall tires. The original hubcaps
with faux knock-off's are in the trunk and are in very good
condition. When the hood opens up you'll see that this pony has
it's original D-code 4.7 liter 289ci V-8 that was factory rated at
210hp. The black engine block is topped with gold valve covers and
a gold air cleaner with black snorkel. The engine bay is very
clean, tidy, and stock - containing all of the features that
differentiate a 64 � Mustang from 65 models. The hood springs are
black, as they should be, and the hood's leading edge has a
"stiffening skirt" as opposed to the more rounded edge on later
models. The hood bumpers are flat-topped with a phillips screw
inset into the center. The radiator core support has vents in the
front to keep the battery cool as well as factory assembly line
markings designating it as an AT, PS, PT optioned car. The two
large horns are located behind the radiator support and their relay
is below the regulator. The power steering pump is an Eaton model
and the distributor features an oil wick at the bottom. On the
passenger side of the engine you'll find a generator (as opposed to
an alternator) and an extra long oil dipstick toward the front of
the car. The shock tower supports are black, as they should be. The
V-8 is mated to a C4 automatic transmission that sends power to the
rear with a 3.00:1 standard differential. Exhaust exits through
cast manifolds leading to a single exhaust. The brakes are manual
with a single resevoir and drums on all 4 corners. When you open
the driver's door you'll immediately notice that is has a like-new
black deluxe vinyl pony interior. The interior was redone in 2015
(only about 300 miles ago) and it looks fabulous. While it is no
longer a stock 64 � interior, it is beautiful and comfortable. The
under-dash courtesy lights illuminate the interior as soon as you
open the door. The door panels have been replaced with newer ones
that have integrated arm rests and pistol grip handles. The glass
is in great condition throughout the car and the windows all roll
up and down with no issues. The black carpet looks new and is
topped off with very nice logo floormats. Between the bucket seats
is a full-length center console (as originally ordered) in very
good condition. An aftermarket black arm rest with storage box and
cup holders has been added atop the center console, but it is not
permanently affixed and is easily removeable if desired. The
original steering wheel is in great shape with a working horn. The
padded dash is crack-free and the bright trim on the gauge cluster
and glovebox looks very nice. The driver's air vent knob has an "A"
on it and the heater fan has only 2 speeds with off in the center
as only 64 �'s do. On the dash is a "GEN" light that would change
to "ALT" in later cars. Also on the dash are controls for the
2-speed wipers, the original AM radio (inop.), and a working
cigarette lighter. Though the original radio doesn't work, there is
a hidden AM/FM receiver with remote that is there to provide some
cruisin' tunes. The back seat is equally as nice as the fronts and
features seatbelts for passengers. The light in the glovebox works
and you'll find an unopened pack of "Mustang" cigarettes from the
era inside - just in case you want to make use of the four ashtrays
in the car. As you exit the interior and shut the door, you'll see
the color-keyed black door lock button which was changed to silver
in later cars. In the trunk is a treasure trove of cool extras. The
trunk is lined with an original-style plaid vinyl mat topped with
black carpeting. There is what seems to be the original bias-ply
white-wall spare and the afore-mentioned original hubcaps. In
addition, there is a black boot cover for the top, a new FOMOCO
washer fluid bag, a new spare tire hold-down, the original 64 �
style door handles, and best of all - the original arm rests and
door panels with a bunch of great hand-written notes about the car
from it's third owner written on the backsides. The third owner had
the car for over 22 years and named the car "Sally". He took it
many shows and won countless awards with the car. He listed the
mileage at 65,000 in 1988 - it currently has only 68,400 miles on
it. That's only 3,400 miles in 35 years, no wonder it's still so
nice! We also have a great deal of car and owner history in several
binders that came to us with the car. Let's face it, there are more
1965 Mustangs than you can shake a stick at, but it's exceptionally
rare to find a very early 1964 � with a D-code engine in this
condition and with such great provenance. This is an excellent
opportunity to get one of the earliest Mustangs made that's ready
to hit the road to the next car show today and bring home a
trophy!
Engine
4.7 liter V-8 D-Code (210hp)
4-Barrel Auto-lite 4100 Carburetor
Eaton Power Steering Pump
Generator
Large 64 1/2 horns
Gold Valve Covers and Air Cleaner
Distributor with Oil Wick at the Bottom
Factory Markings on Radiator Support
Transmission
C-4 Automatic 3-Speed
3.00:1 Standard Differential
Brakes
Manual Drums on all 4 Corners
Single Resevoir
Suspension
Front - Coil Springs, Shocks, Sway Bar
Rear - Leaf Springs and Shocks
Exterior
Slick Rangoon Red Paint (Original Color)
White Power Convertible Top
Correct size Mustang Emblems on Front Fenders
Beautiful Bright-Work, Chrome, and Emblems
1966 GT Steel Wheels with Logo Center-caps
New Travelstar Thin White-Wall Tires
Interior
Correct Color-Keyed Black Door Lock Push Button
Like-New Black Deluxe Pony Interior
Newer Carpet with Logo Floormats
Full-Lenght Center Console with Automatic Shifter
Aftermarket Center Arm-Rest with Cup Holders
Newer Door Panels with Pistol-Grip Handles
Working Courtesy and Glovebox Lights
Original Steering Wheel with Working Horn
2-Speed Wipers
2-Speed Fan Motor
GEN Light on Dash
Clear Glass and Properly Working Windows
Rear Seat Belts
Crack-Free Dash
Working Cigarette Lighter
Hidden AM/FM Receiver with Remote
Original Hubcaps, Door Panels, Door Handles, and Arm-Rests in
Trunk
Binder...for more information please contact the seller.
