Vehicle Description
This is a stunning example of a very early production 1964 1/2
Mustang convertible. Still retains the highly desired color
combination of "Poppy Red" with white/black interior and a floor
shifter. The Pony is equipped with a Rally Pac that includes a
working clock and tachometer. The rims are factory correct Styled
Steel Wheels with white wall tires. The mustang is equipped with
fog lights and a power convertible top. This is a older restoration
that still shows very well and everything on the works and
functions as it should like lights, high and low beam, fog lights,
clock , tachometer, blinkers, wipers, horn, dash lights, blower
motors, interior lights, power convertible top ect. The paint is
nice with a deep shine and shows extremely well with only a few
blemishes. There a few very small chips and scratches that have
been touched up and all of the chrome trim and bright work are
still in very nice condition. The car runs and drives fantastic and
goes straight down the road with no issues. This Mustang is a crowd
pleaser and demands attention wherever it goes. The motor runs out
strong and the transmission shifts through the gears with no
issues.
The 1965 Mustangs - A Highly Anticipated Sequel
As is typical with car release dates, the 65 Mustangs were
introduced in September of the previous year. What was not so
typical was the fact that Ford had just released a 1965 Mustang
version six months prior, in April of the same year. Thus, the
earlier pace car version is still known as the 64 1/2, whereas the
1965 Ford Mustang version is known as the late model '65 Mustang.
It can get a bit confusing, but hopefully we've clarified it for
you.
Ford had rushed to get the 64 1/2 prototype out to the general
public, with the announcement that the Mustang would be the
Indianapolis pace car of 1964. In an effort to keep cost down and
speed up production, Ford borrowed a few parts from their earlier
models, namely the Ford Falcon. 1966 was the last year that Ford
used these parts and in 1967 the Mustang was revised and made more
uniquely it's own.
It seems apparent that Ford's marketing plan was highly successful.
After giving away 195 1964.5 hardtop Mustangs, Ford then sold 1965
hardtop Mustangs at a 5 to 1 ratio over convertibles and fastback
versions. Today, this makes good news for 1965 fastback owners as
it is a rarer find. The fastback may not have sold as well in 1965,
but it provided a basis for the future Mustang Shelby GT350 which
was housed in fastback Mustangs. The 65 fastback was referred to as
the "2x2 fastback" because although it was intended as a two person
car it had room for two more in the fold down rear seat.
Introduced April 17th, 1964 at the World's Fair in Flushing
Meadows, New York, the 1965 Mustang was first available as either a
coupe or convertible. The fastback became available in September of
1964.
All Mustangs built between March of 1964 and August 17th, 1964 are
considered "early 1965" model Mustangs (a.k.a.: "sixty-four and a
half"). The 260 cubic inch V-8, engine (engine code "F") was
standard equipment on early '65 models, with an optional 289 cubic
inch V-8 available (engine code "D"). Also available in early '65
models was a 170 cubic inch, six cylinder engine (engine code "U"),
and in June of 1964, the 289 cubic inch "Hi-Po" engine (engine code
"K") became available. A three speed manual transmission was
standard equipment, and four speed manual transmission and three
speed automatic (the "C4") were options.
Mustangs built after August 17th 1964 are "late 65" models. Engine
options for late 65's were improved to include a standard 289 cubic
inch engine with a 2 barrel carburetor (engine code "C") replacing
the 260 cubic inch engine, with an optional 289 cubic inch engine
and a 4 barrel carburetor (engine code "A") available. A 200 cubic
inch in-line six cylinder replaced the 170 cubic inch in-line six
cylinder which was available in the early 65 models. The 289
"Hi-Po" (engine code "K") continued as a late '65 option.
Here's a summary of the changes from early to late '65 models:
Exterior:
• 14" wheels standard
• Improved "crimped" hood after August of 64
• Headlight bezels were not beveled after August of 64
• GT group became available - five-dial instrumentation, disc
brakes, larger sway bars, quicker steering ratio, dual exhaust
which exited through the rear valance panel, grill mounted fog
lights, and special lower body side stripes.
Under the Hood:
• Alternator charging system
• Smaller horns mounted on radiator support
• New engines - 200 CI 6 cyl., 289 V-8 2V, 289 V-8 4V, 289 V-8
Hi-Po 4V
• Aluminum water pump replaced with Cast-iron on 289 Hi-Po
• Six-bolt bell housing on V-8s to improve noise and vibration
• Wider transmission bolt pattern improved vibration and noise
levels
• Ford manufactured power steering pump replaced Eaton
• All pulleys were stamped steel
Interior:
• Brake light switch moved under dash
• Wall-to-wall carpeting replacing vinyl between rocker panel and
sill plates
• Vent knob is unmarked
• Upgrade from two to three-speed fan switch
• All models featured chrome lock buttons
• New door handles starting March 1965)
• Pony interior became available (special seat covers with running
horses)
• Interior door panels with integral arm rests and pistol grip door
handles
• Five gauge instrument cluster
• Wood grain steering wheel
Trunk:
• Weather tight taillight socket
• Improved "J-hook" spare tire hold-down
A new interior option was added, the interior decor group (known as
the pony interior), which featured special seat covers with running
horses across the back, special interior door panels with integral
arm rests and pistol grip door handles, five gauge instrument
panel, wood grain steering wheel, and wood grain appliques on the
instrument cluster, glove box, and optionally on the center
console.
Another option introduced in April of 1965 was the GT equipment
group. Available only with one of the two four barrel engines, the
GT group included five-dial instrumentation, disc brakes, larger
sway bars, quicker steering ratio, dual exhaust which exited
through the rear valance panel, grill mounted foglights, and
special lower body side stripes.
Special Edition 1965 Mustangs
1965 MUSTANG GT
The 1965 GT Mustang was available in hardtop, convertible or
fastback. It also came with the option of a 225 or 271hp V-8 engine
and a 3 or 4 speed manual or cruise-o-matic transmission.
Cosmetically, it featured GT a (gran turismo/grand touring) badge
on the lower front fender and the low stripes. Driving lights
located in the grille and dual exhausts were an option for regular
65 Mustangs but they came standard in the GTs.
The rally-pac instrument cluster of tach and clock was a popular
option in 1965 and became standard in all 66GTs.
This Mustang was a very early production that was produced on May
First 1964 and the first year for "Poppy Red" exterior color that
is highly desired and makes it extremely collectible! This special
Mustang is still sports the correct color combination the day it
left the assembly line in Dearborn Michigan almost sixty years
later. There is fog lights , optional Rally Pac that included a
clock and a tachometer , power top and steel side wheels with white
wall tires. Everything on the car works but the radio comes in and
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