1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Having only recently been introduced to the public, the first generation Mustangs seem to have changes made to design aspects nearly every year, some drastic, others subtle. From 1965 to 1966, a few subtle exterior items changed included the door scoops which were done with a 3 bar, black and chrome variant in 1966, the vertical bar through the running horse on the grille was gone in 1966 and the grille itself went from honeycomb design to vertical and horizontal bars, and back up lights were standard for 1966 and optional for 1965, so if you don't see them chances are it's a 1965.
For consignment, a 1965 Ford Mustang convertible with a title verified 78,231 actual miles. This one is a project car with decent bones and is actually a 1964.5 based on the D code in the VIN for the engine. A blank slate, if you will, that will benefit from your imaginative input. Top up or top down, the sky's the limit with this one!
Exterior
Mostly primer gray here with some rough panels that include previously riveted patches, filler, gap issues, and missing body trim. The grille and lights are intact and 14-inch wheels wear proper hub caps with faux knock offs. The hood, remnants of the rocker panels, and trunk lid wear maroon paint, but it's not salvageable if full restoration is in your playbook. There is no windshield nor trim, and no side mirror.
Interior
We're essentially looking at a shell on the inside with no floor covering and no door panels. There are white vinyl buckets up front with tears and discoloration, and the back bench is also tired with side wall trim that is torn up. Up front, the original steering wheel is cracked and discolored and while the instrument cluster seems to be intact, the surrounding dash is weathered and the dash pad badly warped. A shifter in corresponding condition rises from the floor with torn rubber boot, faded handle, and restorable base. The trunk is unfinished and loaded up with parts.
Drivetrain
Per our consignor, the 289ci V8 under the hood was rebuilt 7 years ago. It has a 4-barrel carburetor and a 4-speed manual transmission, sending power to the Ford 8" axle in back. Polished Edelbrock valve covers and a Ford Racing air filter cover hint at what could be with this otherwise driver quality and tired engine bay. New power drum brakes are at all four corners and have new brake lines.
Undercarriage
Surface rust abounds, of course, and there is some invasive stuff on inner body panels and the floorboard. No oil to speak of and the dual exhaust are straight, short pipes that come off of headers and abruptly end under the car.
Drive-ability
It does run, but it's loud and we take a quick lap around the loop to make sure it shifts and moves. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
If you're looking for a project, consider resurrecting this '65 Stang. With a rebuilt engine and new brakes, it's already on its way! Now it's up to you to pick an exterior and interior color and start shopping at the myriad of aftermarket resources for pony restoration.
5F08D131823
5-1965
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
08-Mustang Convertible
D-289ci 4bbl V8
131823-Sequential Unit Number
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