For Sale: 1965 Ford Mustang in South Beloit, Illinois

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