Vehicle Description
FORD'S TOP MUSTANG PERFORMER FOR '65COMPREHENSIVE ROTISSERIE
RESTORATIONFACTORY-CORRECT POPPY RED OVER BLACK INTERIORFAMED 271
HP 289 CI HI-PO V-8 ENGINE4-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONGT FOG LAMPS,
DUAL EXHAUSTGT WOOD GRAIN STEERING WHEELOUTSTANDING EXAMPLE
THROUGHOUTREADY TO COLLECT & ENJOY Introduced in April 1964, Ford's
sporty new Mustang created an overnight sensation and remains the
subject of the most successful new-car launch of all time.
Predictably, performance was part of the Mustang formula and
starting April 1964, the soon-to-be famous K-code Hi-Po 289
cubic-inch V-8 engine was available with 271 factory-rated
horsepower. Available only with a 4-speed manual transmission,
Mustang's hot new powerplant option also included the Handling
Package with stiffer springs, shocks and front stabilizer bar, plus
14-inch Red band tires and Ford's 9-inch rear axle. The sleek 2+2
Fastback body style arrived by September 1964 and with K-Code
power, it gained everlasting fame as the basis for Carroll Shelby's
legendary 1965-67 SCCA B-Production championship-winning GT350.The
product of a comprehensive rotisserie restoration, this 1965 Ford
Mustang 2+2 Fastback carries the all-important K VIN digit denoting
its Hi-Po 289/271 HP V-8 engine, matched to a 4-speed manual
transmission and 3.50 rear end. Featuring bucket seats. Other
highlights include an AM radio, front disc brakes, Amber fog lamps,
and Styled Steel wheels mounting period-style tires adorned by twin
Red stripes.Handsomely finished in factory correct Poppy Red, color
code 3 paint over a factory Black vinyl interior, the Mustang also
features a highly detailed underside including with Red Oxide
floors. Retaining matching fender and door VIN tags, this highly
equipped first-generation Mustang includes such GT Equipment Group
options as factory-correct dual exhaust, fog lamps, a wood-rimmed
steering wheel and chrome styled steel wheels mounting 1960s-style
dual Redline tires. In addition to the factory-correct dual exhaust
note, modern entertainment is delivered by a Retro Sound stereo
head unit with Bluetooth capability. Delivering iconic looks with
its sleek body style, the GT Equipment Group, and top
factory-available performance option, this 1965 Ford Mustang GT
K-Code Fastback is a true icon from Ford Motor Company's Total
Performance era.
