Vehicle Description
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
August 17th, 1964 etched a momentous event into the annals of
automotive history: the assembly line completion of the very first
Ford Mustang 2+2 GT fastback. This seminal occasion ushered in a
new era for the automotive industry, as this iconic vehicle not
only boasted a sleek and distinctive design but also heralded
unparalleled performance and attitude. The Mustang's debut was a
seismic shift in American car culture, captivating enthusiasts and
forever securing its place as an emblem of power, style, and
innovation. The 1960's bore witness to a paradigm shift in
perspectives and aspirations, and the youth of America were
yearning for an automobile that would fulfill their practical needs
while resonating with their sense of adventure and individuality.
Recognizing this burgeoning trend, Ford embarked on a mission to
craft a vehicle that would resonate with this emerging market. The
result was the Ford Mustang, a car that encapsulated the very
spirit of the times and birthed the "pony car" genre.
Born on March 13th, 1965, this Mustang has undergone an extensive
restoration bringing it back to nearly showroom new. Retaining its
original Dynasty Green exterior and black standard appointments on
the interior, the restoration stuck exactly to the way this
stunning and wildly popular fastback rolled off the Dearborn
assembly line. A consignor stated 3-owner car that was restored in
the 90's is still looking showroom fresh today inour overstuffed
Hallowed Halls.
Exterior
This car has it all with the fastback styling, vented B pillar,
ribbed and polished stainless steel rocker molding, hockey stick
door and rear quarter coves, and 14-inch steel wheels with standard
issue Mustang covers. All this straight steel is draped in warranty
plate correct Dynasty Green, and it is looking very good with only
a few very minor inclusions. All chrome on the bumpers is good, and
the same goes for the correct badging and decals. A look from the
rear reveals the iconic triple vertical cluster of taillights,
running horse fuel filler cap, and a large curved rear greenhouse
glass. The front of the car features the horizontal and vertically
barred galloping pony hovering in the honeycomb grille and
sandwiched between single round headlights within louvered
bezels.
Interior
No liberties were taken on the interior during the restoration and
the warranty tag was followed exactingly. Very clean looking
buckets upfront and a 2 plus 2 rear bench with smooth black
bolsters and nice black horizontal tuck and roll inserts greet our
posterious upon slipping inside. As an added bonus the rear seat
folds flat for a little more cargo space. The center hump races
from front to rear and has a chrome laded wonderful 60's style
shifter well within reach of the driver's right arm. The dash is
the original Mustang configuration for 1965 model year, and holds
the long sweeping speedometer between 2 rounds all within a black
camera case finished bezel. This is fronted by the original 3 spoke
black plastic steering wheel. In the center is a modern
AM/FM/Cassette radio and heater slides, and on the passenger's side
is a black texture finished glovebox. Black carpet floods the
floors and is very clean as well as the black vinyl headliner. A
shout to the original looking nicely finished correct plaid covered
trunk and original looking spare.
Drivetrain
An original to this car 200ci I6 topped with a 1-barrel carburetor
resides in the cleanly restored engine bay and shows with a black
block and red dress up for the valve covering and air cleaner
assembly. All dressed up, it has correct hoses, wires and bolt ons
with things are looking very much like new here. A C4 3-speed
automatic is bolted to the back of the mill and rounding out the
drivetrain is a Ford 7 1/4" conventional rear axle weighing in with
a 2.83 ratio.
Undercarriage
All extremely clean and virtually no road dirt and only slight
surface rust on untreated components. Black undercoating is
covering the floors which have had some replacement patches
installed during the restoration. We can see independent coil
spring front suspension working with a leaf spring rear arrangement
and drum brakes all around. A surface rusted single exhaust system
snakes its way rearward to a stock style muffler before ending in a
single turned down tip.
Drive-Ability
Like I was a kid all over again as my parents had a 1966 version,
and I used to stand on the hump as we jetted down the road. Sitting
in it brought back memories, and it performed great, handled the
test track swimmingly, and has some sweet acceleration! It earned
its name and then some all the while looking great doing so.
Here we have a meticulously restored and highly sought-after
fastback version of the Ford Mustang. Taken back to the way it
rolled off the assembly line and a great combination to boot. If
you are in the market for a moderately priced classic, that starts
right up and runs smoothly, this is the car that should grace your
garage. Leave the kids at home in front of the TV and enjoy the
sound of kid silence, carve some corners and you have nothing but
great conversation, and a smile on your face.
5F09T664830
5-1965
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
09-Mustang 2+2 Fastback
T-200ci 120hp I6
664830-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 63A-Mustang Fastback, Standard Bucket Seats
COLOR D-Dynasty Green
TRIM 26-Black Standard Vinyl Buckets, Black Trim
DATE 13Q-March 13th
DSO 23-Philadelphia
AXLE 2-Ford 7 1/4" 2.83 Conventional
TRANS 6-C4 Auto
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
see the vehicle in person.
