Imagine if you worked on the assembly line at Ford between 1964 and 1966. That’s when 1.3 million copies of the hot new Ford Mustang were built. You probably got all of the overtime you wanted – and some you didn’t want. The seller’s 1965 ‘Stang is like so many others to leave the factory with a 289 cubic-inch V8: a C-code with a 2-barrel carburetor. Looking quite stout, this “pony” seems ready and willing to go anywhere. Located in Newberg, Oregon, this 1960s hit is available here on craigslist for $20,500, and is another cool tip brought to us by “Curvette”.
This is a rust-free unibody Mustang that was repainted a year ago in what may be the original color. At first thought, I surmised that it may be either Champagne Beige or Prairie Bronze, but the more I look at it, I’m going with the former. The interior matches nicely, and the front buckets have been redone and look like 1965 again (the carpeting is also new). So, from a cosmetic perspective, this Ford is ready to impress your friends and family. And how about those “spinner” wheel covers?
After 92,000 miles, the Mustang needed some mechanical attention. This Ford has been treated to a full tune-up, a rebuilt carburetor, new brakes, and had all fluids changed, even in the Cruise-O-Matic transmission. The rear shocks also have new life in them. If you’re looking for an early Mustang that’s both turnkey and almost original, could this car be the one? I wish I were 2,000 miles closer, or I might take a run at it!
Beautiful V8 stock unmolested pony car in great rarely seen color combo. No resale red paint, mag wheels, Grant steering wheel or fake Shelby crap. Reasonable price if it’s as good as it looks. Great write up Russ.
Well I thought the only Mustang that appealed to me was the 65-66 fastback. I stand corrected. This is really a classic looking car in a beautiful stock looking color that brings out the lines of this car. Nothing like it up to that point from the U S car industry.
This car is appealing, imagine walking into a Ford dealer in 1966 to see what all this hubbub is about for the new Mustang and seeing this car on the showroon floor. First impression – the color, the styling, the hubcaps, looking inside, the steering wheel, the bucket seats, the floor shifter, under the hood the V8. Next thing you know your calling your bank, writing a check, then signing something, having keys in your hand then smiling all the way while taking the long way home to show the wife the new car. I’ll let each of you finish this scenario yourselves
Looks to be the one year colour “Honey Gold” … a great looking colour for sure!
Is that a stock power steering pump? I thought non-A/C cars had filler neck in the center of the reservoir, A/C cars had it canted toward the fender. This one look kinda in between.
Not much of a Mustang guy but that engine compartment is CLEAN and no weird addons here and the power of a V8. Enjoy it and drive it!
I had a “C” Code with the same powertrain in 1974 in High School. Very cool ride.It had the same “spinner ” hubcaps shown here. I worked in a Firestone store at the time and had access to a set of wrecking yard Magnums. My car ended up getting rear-end by a drunk driver and went to the boneyard. I’d forgot about the hubcaps in my Dad’s garage until the late 70’s.This part will make vintage ‘Stang owners cry—I sold the whole set for $40 !!