Vehicle Description
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible
There were several names proposed before the Mustang was given its
famous moniker. These included Cougar, Panther, Colt, Stiletto,
Comet, Allegro and many more. Even Ford couldn't have predicted how
successful the car would be. On the opening day, 22,000 units were
sold, and dealerships were taking waiting lists for several days
after.
For consignment, a 1964-1/2, (sic, see below), model of the Mustang
convertible. This is verifiable as an early model as it sports
several cues of the 1964-1/2 model that were refined on the 1965.
Some of these are a large horn within the engine compartment, black
hinges and springs for the hood, a pressure switch for the brake
lights attached to the brake cylinder, no carpeting filling the gap
between the rocker panel and the sill plate, and an A on the vent
knob (to the left of the steering wheel). Yupperz, this is a
1964-1/2 with a non factory for the year repaint, a new canvas top,
the original interior and is totally rust free. All this comes our
way due to downsizing of a collection, and this one is low hanging
fruit in the massive tree that is our Hallowed Halls
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Exterior
Grabber Blue in respray form now covers the original steel panels
for this car. From the hockey stick cove in the doors to the front
venting to cool the battery, this car is well done but not without
a few faults and flaws. Thepaint, while shiny and decently applied
is showing its fair share of battle scars in the form of
inclusions, chip offs both large and small, mismatched touch ups
and some overall wear. This first year pony presents with shiny
polished chrome trimmings for the cove, bumpers and window
surrounds. We see dings and notabletwists in both the front and
rear bumpers. A 260 badge is on the front quarter, and the iconic
triple inverted V tail light clusters are gracing either side of
the rear panel. Covering the passenger's compartment is a nearly
new tan canvas convertible top with a crystal clear plastic rear
window. On all 4 corners are the 6-blade fan-like wheel covers,
standard fare for most Mustangs of the time.
Interior
A flip of the door and blue in shade covers the interior in vinyl.
On those door panels are a large clip style, (as opposed to screw
on for the actual 1965), handle to open the door, another 1964-1/2
cue. We note some wrinkling of the panels and light surface rust on
the blue textured steel surrounds. Beautifully preserved low back
buckets are up front and are in excellent condition. In back is a
matching bench also covered in dark blue vinyl. A cracked and faded
blue padded topper covers the fairly clean dash, with the
speedometer flanked by the two round temp and fuel gauges and
warning lights and odometer in the black panel within the blue
dash. Sitting proudly in the middle of the hump is the T style
shift lever, nicely preserved. Blue carpet floods the floors
finishing out our inside tour.
Drivetrain
A 260ci V8 yields a power plant that appears original and untouched
and isretaining its factory-correct status. It presents in a
dusty,unrestored, and patina riddled engine bay with blue valve
covers and air cleaner cover. No hints of any oiling or leaks at
the seals, and this mill is buttoned up. A correct C4 3-speed
automatic transmission is on back and sends power to a Ford 8" rear
axle.
Undercarriage
Well preserved is the buzzword for this undercarriage, with no
rust, solid toe kicks and floor pans, rockers, frame, and a newer
gas tank. Drum brakes are on all 4 corners, and the suspension,
independent coil spring up front and leaf spring in the rear is
noted. Overall we are viewing an unrestored bottom side with a
sprinkling of patina, road dirt and slight surface rust.
Drive-Ability
Fresh from storage, and with a test battery installed and some
starting fluid in the carburetor this pony roared to life. While
the engine does run smoothly, until the brakes, suspension and
steering are gone over wedecided not to risk a lap around the test
track.
So, what's the difference between a '64-1/2 and a '65 Mustang? Not
much and yet everything. From 50 feet away, they look the same;
close up, they host quite a number of differences. The '64-1/2
Mustangs have always been '65 Mustangs-always. As enthusiasts, we
call them "'64-1/2" because it's easier to say, but it's also a
cult thing. Early '65 Mustangs have the distinction of being the
first block of Ponies ever produced. They were an integral part of
the Mustang madness that swept the world in 1964. And if you have a
"'64-1/2" built at Dearborn, that makes it even more significant in
the relative scheme of things, because it was born in the
motherland. Otherwise it's an early 1965!
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5F08F132684
5-1965
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
08-Mustang Convertible
F-260ci V8 2bbl 164hp
132684-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
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