Early First Generation Mustangs are among the most coveted of the breed, making this 1964½ Convertible a desirable classic. It isn’t perfect, but the seller recently revived it after years of hibernation. It is a surprisingly solid and original classic that would benefit from the level of care and attention that only comes from a genuinely passionate enthusiast. If you fit that description, you will find the Mustang listed here on eBay in Norman, Oklahoma. The bidding has raced beyond the reserve and sits at $13,677.

Few cars have created such an impact as the First Generation Mustang, and Ford found itself with a winner from the moment it was publicly unveiled. Supply couldn’t keep up with demand, and dealers were swamped with buyers desperate to park one in their driveway. This car rolled off the line in May 1964 as the Mustang frenzy was building and is a surprisingly solid vehicle. It had spent years in hiding until recently revived by the seller. The Convertible spent most of that time in a dry garage parked on carpet that has helped preserve this classic. Its original Rangoon Red paint has seen better days, while the driver’s side front fender and passenger door wear red primer. A repaint will almost certainly form part of the future plans for this classic. However, some potential buyers may be tempted to preserve as much of its originality as possible. It should be no surprise that there is rust requiring attention, although this car is far from being a rot-box. The photos reveal rust in the floors, but the seller feels that patching the problems would be viable if the buyer wishes to avoid floor pan replacement. The rest of the underside is solid, and the exterior features nothing beyond some small spots in the lower quarter panels and rear filler. Once again, patching these areas may prove viable if the new owner wishes to retain as much of this car’s original steel as possible. The driver’s door needs a new skin, but the original power top is surprisingly good for its age. The trim looks impressive for an unmolested vehicle, and I can’t spot any problems with the glass.

The seller indicates that a previous owner performed an interior retrim on this Convertible, which presents extremely well. There is no visible wear on the upholstered surfaces or evidence of aftermarket additions. Surprisingly in a vehicle of this vintage, the factory AM radio remains intact. Often, these disappear as owners upgrade to something newer like an AM/FM radio or a cassette player. The car features air conditioning, and while the interior components are intact, the compressor is long gone. As the seller believes this to be a dealer-installed unit, the buyer could potentially remove the system entirely without compromising the vehicle’s originality.

Lifting this Mustang’s hood reveals a 260ci V8 backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. The 260 only appeared on early production examples before disappearing at the end of the model year as Ford replaced it with the 289ci unit. This engine should produce 164hp, allowing this pony to gallop through the ¼ mile in 17.9 seconds. There are a few details to consider with this Convertible, and potential buyers may need to act as amateur detectives. The seller located the car parked in a carpeted garage, a spot it had occupied for more than twenty-five years. They revived the car and have returned it to a roadworthy state. The tags remain intact, confirming the carburetor and intake as the original. However, they have not checked to determine whether the Convertible is numbers-matching. They admit the oil filter setup isn’t correct for a Mustang of this vintage, but a previous owner may have changed it. Confirming the numbers-matching status is a key consideration because it will impact this classic’s potential value. The seller replaced the fuel tank and pump and rebuilt the carburetor as part of the revival process. It appears they may also have updated the car with power steering that they can’t get to operate correctly. If this Convertible didn’t roll out of the factory featuring that option, I would probably return the steering to its original configuration. They say the vehicle runs and drives well but needs time to warm up, or the engine can flood. It would be worth investigating that fault, as the fix may prove easy and inexpensive.

When Ford officially slipped the cover off the Mustang at the 1964 World’s Fair, the car caused an immediate sensation. Buyers soon lined up in their droves, clamoring to park one of these classics in their driveway. Our feature car rolled off the line in My 1964 as the frenzy was beginning to grow, and Ford found itself in a position where it couldn’t produce cars fast enough to meet demand. With 121,538 vehicles delivered during that model year, the Mustang sold far better than Ford envisaged. However, that figure proved the tip of the iceberg as the Mustang set sales records in the following two years. Today, these early cars are considered desirable in the classic world, particularly if they are original and unmolested. That may be the case with our feature car, but it would take an in-person inspection to confirm some of the finer points. Is what you have seen enough to tempt you to pursue it further?