Vehicle Description
Just as they were nearly 50 years ago, Mustangs are fast, fun, and
affordable ways to get around. Traditional ponies like this 1965
Ford Mustang coupe are a great way to own an icon without spending
a ton of money, and when they carry a few clever updates, they make
wonderful hobby vehicles that can still be enjoyed every day.
Seriously, if you could own a classic V8-powered Mustang coupe for
about half the price of a new one with a four-cylinder engine, why
wouldn't you leap at the chance? Nicely refinished a few years ago,
this handsome coupe carries all the timeless design cues that put
these cars at the top of every enthusiast's wish list. Bodywork is
well done, and the unusual bright blue paint gives it a more
upscale look, and everything lines up nicely. The line that runs
along the tops of the fenders is as sharp as a crease in Don
Draper's suit, and the paint has just the right shine to look right
on a Mustang but not so nice that you're afraid to drive it. All
the chrome has been freshened, and goodies like the '289' badges on
the front fenders, the upgraded grille with GT-style fog lamps, and
classic 3-element taillights are crisply rendered.
Black bucket seats make the interior a brilliant place to spend
some time. The front seats are obviously from a late-model, but
they seem right at home in the early coupe, especially with the
vertical pleats. The carpets are newer and look quite correct
inside the handsomely appointed interior and the dash offers
original gauges that all work properly plus a set of auxiliary
dials under the dash and a tachometer on the steering column. A
three-spoke steering wheel with a thick wood rim is probably a
little more aggressive than original spec, but it looks good and
feels great, especially when you're rowing the gears of the
Hurst-shifted 4-speed manual transmission. The factory AM radio is
long gone, replaced by a modern AM/FM/cassette head unit that's a
perfect fit in the vintage Mustang's dash. The trunk features a
correct mat and a full-sized spare.
Classic performance in a Mustang means only one thing: a snappy 289
cubic inch V8. This one was originally a C-code with a 2-barrel
carburetor, but it's obviously been upgraded for a bit more
performance. It's not radical, but it was rebuilt two years and
1500 miles ago and now sports a QuickFuel 4-barrel carburetor,
Edelbrock intake manifold, and a set of long-tube headers. The
bright blue engine bay looks fantastic, especially with the
Edelbrock dress-up kit and bright yellow spark plug wires. The list
of new stuff is extensive, including the radiator, water pump,
voltage regulator, fuel pump, and harmonic balancer. It fires
easily and has a snarky V8 exhaust note thanks to a new dual
exhaust system. That 4-speed manual transmission spins the original
8-inch rear, which is supported on a set of traction bars and air
shocks for a little extra bite off the line. Shiny 14-inch aluminum
wheels add some sparkle and carry staggered 215/70/14 front and
225/70/14 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials.
Nicely documented with maintenance records and the original bill of
sale, this clean little Mustang coupe represents everything that's
great about the original pony car, still available at a very
reasonable price. Call today!