1965 Ford Convertible Mustang 289

Description for Ford Mustang 1965

This 1965 Ford Mustang convertible was ordered new in the Philadelphia area and was built in August 1964. It is finished in Silver Blue metallic over a blue vinyl interior. The seller acquired the car in 1998 and reports that a prior owner replaced the original engine with another 289ci V8, which is paired with a three-speed manual transmission in place of the original automatic. Features include a two-barrel Holley carburetor, Pertronix electronic ignition, a revised sound system, and a 16-gallon fuel cell.

This car left the Dearborn, Michigan factory finished in Silver Blue metallic (Y), and the seller states that it was repainted under prior ownership. Peeling paint is noted on the driver-side quarter panel in front of the wheel arch. Cosmetics include 289 badges, front fog lights, and a luggage rack.

The Realistic cassette radio is paired with an antenna booster as well as a trunk-mounted equalizer, amplifier, and 10″ speaker. Less than 35k miles are shown on the five-digit odometer, . True chassis mileage is unknown.