Vehicle Description
Early Mustangs make fantastic starter collectables. One, everyone
loves them. Two, they look awesome. Three, they're a ton of fun to
drive. Four, parts are plentiful and inexpensive. And five, cars
like this 1965 Mustang coupe with its C-code 289 deliver the
biggest bang for the buck available anywhere.
Yes, there are still good deals on good Mustangs out there, and
since the days of usable $1000 Mustangs are long gone, we have
found that cars like this represent a great entry into the hobby.
This car is complete, clean, and very presentable, with a shiny red
paint job and that classic Mustang look. It was repainted years ago
(the original color was code D Dynasty Green) but the basics are
quite good and you could have this car delivered to your house and
be out cruising that evening. The shiny paint would really pop with
a professional cut-and-buff, and that would add a ton of value to
the car, but even as it sits it has a nice look. It's the little
stuff that really stands out: panel alignment and gaps are pretty
good for a Mustang, there are no goofy stripes or decals stuck to
it, and it definitely has that classic Mustang look that everyone
admires. Other things like the chrome bumpers, grille insert, and
taillights are in good original condition, belying the car's price
point. Even if you did nothing but drive it, this car would earn a
lot of appreciative glances on the street.
Unlike many affordable cars, this one has an interior that's quite
correct and very usable as-is. Pretty Parchment upholstery looks
bright and airy in the 1965 coupe, and with recent door panels and
carpets, plus seat covers that are just a few years old, you don't
need to do anything to start enjoying it right away. The steering
wheel looks great in the vintage Mustang passenger compartment,
particularly with a black wrapper around it, and the "black camera
case" dash appliques match pretty well. Non-GT Mustangs in 1965
still used the wide speedometer with auxiliary pods out at the
ends, and the gauges all appear to be working today. An ancient
AM/FM stereo with speakers on doors makes it fun to drive even when
you're not running hard. There's an under-dash A/C unit, but no
hardware under the hood, so figure that's a project you could
tackle to really add some value down the line. And unlike many cars
in this price range, there's a finished trunk with a correct mat
and a spare tire, just in case.
The C-code 289 cubic inch V8 under the hood is a strong runner with
great torque that makes this Mustang a lot of fun on the street.
It's apparently completely stock, right down to the 2-barrel
carburetor under the air cleaner, and it runs far better than you'd
expect by the looks of things. Yes, it's original and grungy, but
that's also why this car is affordable. It hasn't been hacked up or
modified, and aside from the grunge, the engine bay is pretty
clean, suggesting a car that's lived in a warm climate. This car is
definitely not a rust bucket that needs to be resurrected from the
dead, but rather a tidy car top and bottom that can be enjoyed
immediately. There's a simple single exhaust underneath, the floors
are quite clean, and it sits on standard 14-inch wheels with
traditional Mustang hubcaps and 15-inch American Racing Torque
Thrust wheels never fail to brighten a vintage muscle car and
205/75/14 whitewall radials.
Affordable doesn't have to mean "project car" and this handsome
coupe offers a lot of performance and classic good looks for not a
lot of cash. Call today!