Few cars capture open-road optimism like a yellow 1965 Ford Mustang
Convertible. The Mustang made its public debut at the 1964 New York
World's Fair, where visitors rode in new convertibles on the Magic
Skyway. Ford sold more than 418,000 Mustangs during the car's first
year, launching the pony-car revolution in spectacular fashion.
This driver-quality convertible packs the right hardware beneath
its classic sheet metal. A 289ci Ford V8 delivers the soundtrack
through dual exhaust, while Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection
and HyperSpark ignition bring modern starting, fuel delivery, and
drivability to the vintage small-block. A C4 automatic transmission
and floor shifter make it an easy cruiser.
Four-wheel disc brakes, power brakes, and power steering provide
confident road manners, while air conditioning keeps the black
vinyl bucket-seat cabin comfortable when the summer heat rolls in.
A center console adds sporting character, and styled steel wheels
give the exterior one of the most recognizable looks available on
an early Mustang.
Although Ford built the 1965 Mustang in huge numbers, the
convertible was considerably less common than the hardtop. Across
its three trim configurations, approximately 73,000 convertibles
were produced, representing about 13 percent of 1965 Mustang
production. 1965 Mustang production figures Complete with a
convertible top boot, this V8 Mustang combines first-generation
style, open-air fun, and smart mechanical upgrades in a package
built to be driven and enjoyed.
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