Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely beautifully
restored example of this 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8 Convertible built
in San Jose, California and sold loaded with rare factory options
of:289 V8 engineCruise-O-Matic TransmissionRocker Panel
MouldingsPower SteeringPower Brakes'Fordaire' air conditioning with
HeaterTinted windshieldFull length consoleAM RadioPower Convertible
topBack Up Lights695x14 WSW tiresThe car was originally purchased
in 1965 having been built at the San Jose plant with early 64 1/2
window cranks and door handles. It has been beautifully restored
and repainted in the classic 'Raven Black' color paint with its
original color 'Palomino Vinyl' standard interior fully
reupholstered and the car was built with the 289 V8 engine and C4
automatic transmission and conventional 2.80:1 axle.Ford's biggest
success of the sixties and the originator of the 'Pony car' concept
was essentially a sporty compact car but with a now legendary long
hood and short deck proportions, built on Falcon and Fairlane
chassis and drive-train components, the Ford Mustang was introduced
in April 1964 as '65 models and within a year became the fastest
selling car of all time; with these early production cars now
carrying special favor! The upgraded V8 from the Falcon six
cylinder engine was the 260 c.i. V8 produced on the same assembly
line with other 1964 Fords, the early models were titled as 1965
models although they were actually from the 1964 production era.
After September 1964 the 260 V8 was dropped in favor of the larger
289 V8 like this particular car.This car must be driven to be fully
appreciated - the 289 V8 engine is extremely strong and responsive
and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears
and the engine temperature always remains cool.The car is simply a
superbly restored example of this very collectible and desirable
early production example of the legendary Ford Mustang in turn-key
ready daily appreciating, daily driving and daily head-turning
condition!You will look long and hard to find a finer example of
this highly sought after 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8 Convertible in
this classic color combination with power steering, power brakes
and factory air conditioning!