Vehicle Description
Early Mustangs are great cars and great Mustangs are those with
awesome color combinations, V8 engines, and a rock-solid pedigree
like this 1965 Ford Mustang convertible. With an older restoration
that's been freshened as needed, this handsome C-code convertible
delivers all the fun you'd expect from America's first pony
car.
Bright red is always a popular Mustang color, and combined with the
black interior it makes for a car that everyone can agree looks
fantastic. This particular Mustang has always led a good life and
from the beginning it was treated as something special. However,
even the most carefully maintained cars are going to start to show
their age sooner or later, and after 35 years of enjoyment, you
know this one has been freshened. It's definitely been repainted
and there are some slight touch-ups here and there, but not much
detracts from the appealing overall look. Much of the chrome and
stainless is original, and the stuff that was replaced fits right
in without looking too new, and they were wise to leave it as the
factory delivered it rather than "upgrading" it to become something
it's not. There's just no angle from which this car doesn't look
great.
The black interior was also freshened along the way but sticks to
the factory specs. Nice black seat covers show minor comfort marks
but very little wear despite a few years of fun. An aftermarket
center console in an early Mustang really adds an upscale feel and
combined with the standard 3-spoke steering wheel, it looks
properly sporting when you're inside. Black carpets are in
excellent order thanks to a set of black Mustang-logo floor mats
and the original instruments still monitor the engine. It doesn't
have a lot of options and add-ons, but it does include the basics
that make Mustangs so beloved, plus an AM radio and a power
convertible top that zips up and down, both of which make having
fun in the sun easy. And speaking of the top, it's a relatively
recent black vinyl setup with a crystal clear rear window, but
given that this car has only seen rain a handful of time, it's
almost superfluous. The trunk is outfitted with a reproduction mat
and spare tire cover, so it looks right, too.
The original C-code 289 cubic inch V8 is almost completely stock
and looks pretty much the way it did back in 1965. Even better,
thanks to a thrifty 2-barrel carburetor, it's a strong runner that
has great torque and a pleasing V8 sound from the single exhaust
pipe out back. As an early 1965 car, it has a correct black-painted
engine with gold tinwork and all the little stuff like the hoses
and clamps, hardware, and even the decals, are replicas of the
original equipment. Mustangs are relatively light cars, but if
you've driven one without power steering, you'll be grateful for
the factory power steering on this one, which makes parking lot
maneuvering a lot easier. The C4 3-speed automatic and tall 2.80
gears make it a superlative highway car that's just built for road
trips. Styled steel wheels and vintage-looking 195/75/14 whitewalls
are the right choice for a car that you're going to drive.
Not over-restored, not a faked-up GT, just a clean, honest Mustang
ragtop with a great look. If you've been looking for a good one to
drive and enjoy, this is an excellent choice. Call today!