Vehicle Description
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Having only recently been introduced to the public, the first
generation Mustangs seem to have changes made to design aspects
nearly every year, some drastic, others subtle. From 1965 to 1966,
a few subtle exterior items changed included the door scoops which
were done with a 3 bar, black and chrome variant in 1966, the
vertical bar through the running horse on the grille was gone in
1966 and the grille itself went from honeycomb design to vertical
and horizontal bars, and back up lights were standard for 1966 and
optional for 1965, so if you don't see them chances are it's a
1965.
For consignment, a 1965 Ford Mustang convertible with a title
verified 78,231 actual miles. This one is a project car with decent
bones and is actually a 1964.5 based on the D code in the VIN for
the engine. A blank slate, if you will, that will benefit from your
imaginative input. Top up or top down, the sky's the limit with
this one!
Exterior
Mostly primer gray here with some rough panels that include
previously riveted patches, filler, gap issues, and missing body
trim. The grille and lights are intact and 14-inch wheels wear
proper hub caps with faux knock offs. The hood, remnants of the
rocker panels, and trunk lid wear maroon paint, but it's not
salvageable if full restoration is in your playbook. There is no
windshield nor trim, and no side mirror.
Interior
We're essentially looking at a shell on the inside with no floor
covering and no door panels. There are white vinyl buckets up front
with tears and discoloration, and the back bench is also tired with
side wall trim that is torn up. Up front, the original steering
wheel is cracked and discolored and while the instrument cluster
seems to be intact, the surrounding dash is weathered and the dash
pad badly warped. A shifter in corresponding condition rises from
the floor with torn rubber boot, faded handle, and restorable base.
The trunk is unfinished and loaded up with parts.
Drivetrain
Per our consignor, the 289ci V8 under the hood was rebuilt 7 years
ago. It has a 4-barrel carburetor and a 4-speed manual
transmission, sending power to the Ford 8" axle in back. Polished
Edelbrock valve covers and a Ford Racing air filter cover hint at
what could be with this otherwise driver quality and tired engine
bay. New power drum brakes are at all four corners and have new
brake lines.
Undercarriage
Surface rust abounds, of course, and there is some invasive stuff
on inner body panels and the floorboard. No oil to speak of and the
dual exhaust are straight, short pipes that come off of headers and
abruptly end under the car.
Drive-ability
It does run, but it's loud and we take a quick lap around the loop
to make sure it shifts and moves. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
If you're looking for a project, consider resurrecting this '65
Stang. With a rebuilt engine and new brakes, it's already on its
way! Now it's up to you to pick an exterior and interior color and
start shopping at the myriad of aftermarket resources for pony
restoration.
5F08D131823
5-1965
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
08-Mustang Convertible
D-289ci 4bbl V8
131823-Sequential Unit Number
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is not included in the advertised price.
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