For Sale: 1965 Ford Mustang in Tacoma, Washington

Vehicle Description

This 1965 Ford Mustang convertible is powered by a 331ci stroker V8 mated to a five-speed T-5 Tremec manual transmission. Finished in Poppy Red with a black convertible top over a white vinyl interior, this pony car is now offered by the seller with restoration receipts, replacement floor pans, spare parts, two sets of bumpers, the original odometer, and title.

Highlights

  • Performance-enhanced 331ci stroker V8 
  • Eight-inch 28-spline Eaton Truetrac limited-slip differential with 3.55 gears 
  • Performance suspension 
  • Flowmaster dual exhaust system 

Ownership History                                                                            

  • Offered by a private seller
  • Current location: Washington

EXTERIOR

  • Poppy Red paint 
  • Black convertible top 
  • White convertible boot 
  • Driver-side chrome mirror 
  • Chrome brightwork
  • Chrome bumpers 

Updates 

  • Repainted in original color prior to 1981

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

  • 15-inch Scott Drake Styled Steel wheels
  • 215/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter radial tires 

INTERIOR

  • White vinyl upholstery
  • Bucket seats
  • Floor-mounted Hurst manual shifter
  • Dynamat sound-deadening 
  • Manual steering 
  • Three-spoke white steering wheel 
  • Manual windows 
  • Factory AM radio 

INSTRUMENTS

  • Speedhut gauges
    • 140-mph speedometer
    • 8,000-rpm tachometer
    • Oil pressure
    • Water temperature
    • Voltage
    • Fuel
  • Odometer shows 1,117 miles
    • Title reads mileage-exempt
    • Seller believes actual mileage to be 128,238 miles 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • 331ci stroker V8
    • Summit Racing 600cfm four-barrel carburetor
      • Electric choke
    • Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold
    • Edelbrock Victor water pump
    • Comp Cams camshaft
    • Air Flow Research 185 heads
    • SCAT crankshaft and rods
    • Powermaster starter and alternator
    • Doug's TRI-Y headers
    • ARP hardware
    • Griffin radiator  

Transmission

  • Five-speed Tremec T-5 manual
    • Hydraulic clutch

Service History Highlights 

  • Original 289ci V8 block rebuilt and stroked to 331ci V8 in 2017
    • Driven less than 1,200 miles since according to seller 
  • Modern Driveline automatic to manual transmission conversion complete in 2017
  • Oil changed in October 2024
    • Driven less than 50 miles since according to seller 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

  • Eight-inch Eaton Truetrac limited-slip rear differential
    • 3.55 gears 
    • 28 spline
  • Street or Track Stage 5 front suspension
  • Bilstein shock absorbers with street valving
  • 4.5 mid-eye leaf spring
  • Classic Services Restoration Parts manual front disc brakes
  • Flowmaster dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

  • Eight-inch rear differential installed in 2017
  • Converted to front disc brakes in 2015
  • New suspension components installed in 2014

DATA PLATE DECODER 

  • BODY - Convertible with standard interior
  • COLOR - Poppy Red
  • TRIM - White vinyl with black trim
  • DSO - Seattle, WA
  • AXLE - 2.80:1 standard differential
  • TRANS - Three-speed C-4 automatic 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

  • Engine has a minor oil leak, likely from rear main seal according to seller
  • Horn in non-functional
  • Driver-side blinker is slow 
  • Fan makes slight warbling noise when the heater or defroster is engages
  • Front floor pans have rust streaking
  • Rear floor pans have minor rust pinholes and thinning metal which were treated with Rust Bullet
  • Convertible top in need of replacement
  • Chrome and trim show minor tarnishing but not pitted 
  • Front seats show small tears on backrests
  • Original vinyl has dull gray tint despite cleaning efforts from seller
  • Minor paint overspray
  • Small filler spot on the lower part of the passenger door 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

  • Replacement rear floor panels
  • Restoration receipts
  • Spare parts
  • Two sets of bumpers
  • Original odometer 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

  • Title Branded: Classic

Vehicle Details

  • 1965 Ford Mustang
  • Listing ID: CC-1934834
  • Price: $27,000
  • Location:Tacoma, Washington
  • Year:1965
  • Make:Ford
  • Model:Mustang
  • Exterior Color:Poppy Red
  • Interior Color:White
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:1117
  • Convertible:Yes
  • VIN:5R08C13XXXX
  • Seat Material:Vinyl
Listed By:
Private Seller

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