Vehicle Description
This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback not only represents the first-year
pony car, but it's also the body style that gave the Mustang its
proper power car attitude. And this example really takes that
legacy to heart. There's a performance-built 393 cubic-inch V8
under the hood and the enhanced control of a six-speed manual
transmission. Plus, the sleek racing stripe paint package,
awesomely upgraded interior, and suspension enhancements all come
together to deliver the feeling of a true power pony.
Crisp lines, great detailing, and sporty sheet metal make this one
timeless. The Patriot Blue is a close cousin to 1965's Caspian
Blue, and it delivers a first impression that's both sleek and
sophisticated. That's exactly what you want on an upgraded machine
like this. The paint is great for highlighting the fastback's long
hood/short deck design. When they invested in the fit and finish,
they also made sure that the brightwork had an extra shine to go
with the glossy body. Plus, these always had the best profiles with
the race-ready rear window slats. The full white stripe package on
the rockers and running over the top add to this competitive
attitude. We even love the details like the sporty GT-style fog
lights in the grille, and the Scott Drake wheels give a modern
shine to the classic Mag 500 design. And the huge power dome of the
cowl hood also tells everyone that this is far more than just a
sharply restored fastback.
The interior continues the exterior's blue and white color theme,
and so it's quite striking from the moment you open the door. There
are some nice vintage elements, including the fold-down rear seat,
but what will really impress you are all the well-integrated
upgrades. For example, the front bucket seats are high-back units
borrowed from a much younger generation Mustang, but they have been
recovered to blend in here nicely. And beneath the new carpeting is
proper Dynamat insulation. The stereo has a retro knob-style look,
but it's a modern AM/FM digital tuner featuring Bluetooth and a USB
input. This has an awesome driver's setup with a bright Pro 5.0
shifter, wood-rimmed Lecarra sports steering wheel, polished tilt
column, and a full AutoMeter Phantom gauge package with large
speedo and tach.
When you pop the hood, the tidy setup and fortified components
instantly signal upgraded power. This is a 351 cubic-inch V8
stroked to 393ci total that was professionally built and balanced
by Coat High Performance. More than just monster displacement, this
has the right go-fast goodies like Edelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum
heads, Comp Cams 270 hydraulic camshaft, Cloyes True Roller dual
timing chain, Magnum roller rocker arms, ATI harmonic balancer,
Edelbrock Performer RPM air gap intake, and topped with a Holley
750 CFM four-barrel carburetor. It even has the right supporting
components, like a Holley fuel pump, MSD ignition, and a Griffin
four-core aluminum radiator w/electric fan. You have full control
over this big power motor better than anyone else did in '65 thanks
to the upgrade to a T56 six-speed manual transmission. This has
been reinforced with a McLeod aluminum flywheel, twin disc clutch,
and pressure plate. This feeds a custom DSS driveshaft on its way
to the Quick Performance 9-inch rear end. The undercarriage photos
show plenty more investment in proper performance upgrades,
including a Global West Mustang II-style front end, rack & pinion
steering, front disc brakes, boxed subframe connectors, and rear
traction bars. So yes, this coupe knows how to handle its
power.
Complete with build receipts, this is a rare and speedy first-year
fastback that has the enhanced V8 to back up its enhanced
appearance. A package like this will always be in short supply and
high demand, so you better hurry if you want to make it yours. Call
today!!!
