For Sale: 1965 Ford Mustang in South Beloit, Illinois

Vehicle Description

This 1964.5 Ford Mustang convertible is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching D-code 289ci V8 mated to a four-speed Borg-Warner T-10 manual transmission. Finished in Raven Black with a black convertible top over a red vinyl interior, this classic pony car is now offered by the seller with the original owner's manual, engine identification tag, documentation, spare parts, and clear title.

Highlights

  • Completely restored in 1985
  • Reportedly built on the same day as the first Ford Mustang sold in the U.S. 
  • Reportedly numbers-matching engine block 
  • Power front disc brakes with dual master cylinder 

Ownership History                                                                            

  • Offered by a private seller 
  • Current location: Illinois 

EXTERIOR

  • Raven Black paint 
  • Black convertible top 
  • Rocker Panel Molding Package 
  • Chrome bumpers 

Updates

  • Repainted in its original color in 1985

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

  • 14-inch steel wheels 
  • D70 Firestone Wide Oval raised white letter tires 

INTERIOR

  • Red vinyl upholstery
  • Bucket seats
  • Floor-mounted manual shifter
  • Radio delete 
  • Trunk-mounted spare tire 

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 120-mph speedometer 
    • Temperature
    • Fuel
  • Odometer shows 18,741 miles
    • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • D-code 289ci V8
    • Dual Edelbrock four-barrel carburetors
    • Upgraded intake manifold 
    • GT40 heads 
    • MSD electronic ignition 
    • Electric fan 

Transmission

  • Four-speed Borg-Warner T-10 manual 

Service History Highlights 

  • Original C4 automatic transmission replaced with Borg-Warner T-10 manual 
  • Reportedly numbers-matching engine 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

  • 3.50 gears 
  • Power front disc brakes
    • Dual master cylinder
  • Dual exhaust system 

DATA PLATE DECODER 

  • BODY, 76A - Convertible with standard interior 
  • COLOR, A - Raven Black 
  • TRIM, 85 - Red vinyl 
  • DATE, 08D - April 8, 1964
  • DSO, 44 - Twin Cities, MN 
  • AXLE, 1 - 3.00 gears
  • TRANS, 6 - Three-speed C4 automatic 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

  • This Mustang is said to be free from any substantial imperfections 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

  • Original shop manual 
  • Engine identification tag
  • Documentation
  • Spare parts
    • Original automatic transmission 
    • Set of heads
    • Rebuilt generator 
    • Misc. parts 

Vehicle Details

  • 1965 Ford Mustang
  • Listing ID: CC-1968630
  • Price: $50,000
  • Location:South Beloit, Illinois
  • Year:1965
  • Make:Ford
  • Model:Mustang
  • Exterior Color:Raven Black
  • Interior Color:Red
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:18741
  • Convertible:Yes
  • VIN:5F08D11XXXX
  • Seat Material:Vinyl
  • Bucket Seats:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
Listed By:
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