Vehicle Description
We should be grateful to old Mustangs like this 1965 Ford Mustang
convertible. The Mustang is not only the granddaddy of the pony
car, but it's a gateway to the hobby that remains affordable, fun,
and universally loved. There just aren't many other vehicles that
are known around the world that can also deliver this much fun for
so little cash.
This C-code ragtop is Exhibit A in the case of why Mustangs are
great. First, it looks awesome, from the styling to the proportions
to the code J Rangoon Red paint, which gives it a traditional
high-visibility Mustang look. It is indeed this car's original
color, and you can imagine the delighted first owner taking it home
nearly fifty years ago, top down and a big, silly grin on his or
her face. Well, that's what'll happen today when this car's next
owner comes to collect it, too. This isn't a show car, so you don't
need to fret about rain and bugs on the grille, but it does look
good enough to make you wash it in the FRONT yard rather than out
back, just so folks can see it. The paint job is a few years old,
but shines up well and captures the original color pretty darned
well. They skipped the stripes and fake GT bits, but it does have a
beautiful grille, the quarter panel insert, and shiny chrome
bumpers that look and fit great.
The two-tone interior is a great complement to the bright red
bodywork, offering a familiar disposition and adds to the Mustang's
light-hearted attitude. The seat covers are slightly customized
reproductions that have a few signs of use but remain in great
shape, and the matching red carpets seem to anchor the interior.
Factory-style door panels are in good condition, too, complete with
a rather rare remote side mirror option. There's no center console,
but it does have an under-dash A/C unit that could probably be made
to function by adding modern hardware under the hood (many kits are
available for this). The steering wheel is in excellent condition
and the wide speedometer and auxiliary gauges appear to be in good
original shape. This car carries the important options like a power
convertible top and power steering, both of which make it
daily-driver friendly, and the trunk offers a reproduction mat and
spare tire cover (with spare tire, of course).
This pony carries a correct C-code 289 cubic inch V8, now upgraded
to A-code specs with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and dual
exhaust. Correctly finished with black engine enamel and chrome
tinwork, it's a smooth, reliable cruiser, not a racer, a role the
little V8 is happy to fill. There is lots of evidence of recent
work, including a Pertronix electronic ignition system that lights
it off right away, and the way it runs means you'll be looking for
excuses to take it out of the garage every chance you get. A C4
3-speed automatic transmission adds to its user-friendly nature and
according to the door tag, the rear gears are tall 2.80s so it just
loafs along at highway speeds. A recent dual exhaust system gives
it a nice V8 burble and maybe a few extra horses and those 15-inch
Magnum 500 wheels with fat BFG radials are a great performance
look.
So have a look and remember that this car has been America's
sweetheart for decades, and there's no chance of that affair ending
any time soon. Find out why by giving us a call today!