Vehicle Description
What could be more fun than a clean 1965 Mustang coupe with a slick
silver blue paint job, handsome original interior, and a
sweet-running A-code 289 under the hood? Ultra-clean from top to
bottom, this Mustang has been built as an all-around performer that
you can be proud to show at the local cruise nights.
There really isn't much you can do to an early Mustang to improve
its looks, so the fellow who built this one focused on getting it
straight instead. The sheetmetal is all original so you know this
was never a rusty car. Two-stage urethane creates the shine, and
the paint is a refreshing change from all the bright red and black
Mustangs you usually see at car shows. It also works really well
with the slightly more formal coupe body, which helps it keep a low
profile. It's got a few signs of use now, as it was painted a few
years ago, but it's always a relief to see a mostly stock Mustang
and that they resisted the urge to add stripes and scoops and
spoilers. This was how they looked in the '60s and there aren't
many folks who don't love the way these cars look. It also glitters
like jewelry with lots of new chrome, including the bumpers,
taillight bezels, and new stainless window trim. And this one comes
by that '289' badge on the front fenders honestly, as it's a
real-deal A-code V8.
The car's white interior is almost entirely original, which will
tell you about how well-preserved the car is overall. The standard
bucket seats are still comfortable and the seat covers don't show
any major splits or wear. The floor is covered with original-style
carpet, and the door panels are in very good shape considering they
just celebrated their 50th birthday. A standard color-matched
steering wheel is perfect for the '60s vibe of the original pony
car, and the original gauges are in good order, covering the
basics. The A/C looks like the same unit you would have received as
a dealer-installed option in 1965, fully restored and using R134a
refrigerant so it blows ice cold. Entertainment is compliments of a
modern AM/FM/cassette stereo system that has been nestled into the
original radio's spot in the dash, right where it's been for
decades. The trunk is properly outfitted with a plaid mat and
full-sized spare with cover.
As I mentioned, power comes from what we believe to be the original
A-code 289 cubic inch V8. Chrome dress-up pieces are appropriate
and the open-element air cleaner uses a reproduction decal to
capture a factory look. The A/C compressor dominates the view, but
it's always nice to see a power steering pump hanging on the front
of a Mustang's engine, meaning this one is friendly enough to drive
every day. It's backed by a C4 3-speed automatic transmission and
8-inch rear end with 3.00 gears inside, so it's a very easy
cruiser. A newer Flowmaster dual exhaust system gives the 225-horse
289 a great soundtrack and the undercarriage is in great condition.
Classic styled steel wheels always look right on early Mustangs,
with these wearing fat 215/70/14 BFGoodrich T/A radials.
Great Mustangs are still out there, and many of them are still very
reasonably priced. This one has already had a lot of attention and
effort lavished upon it, and it shows. With an elegant paint job,
that handsome interior, and a nice-running small block under the
hood, it's the kind of fun car that populates most local shows and
cruise nights. Give us a call today!