If you were in the position to buy a new Mustang in 1965, the GT version with the K-Code V8 was about as good as it got. That is what is on offer with our feature car, and it has the stunning good looks to match its performance potential. It is also a classic that you could potentially park in your driveway. Located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, you will find the GT listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding on the Mustang has rocketed to $41,800, and the reserve has been met.
Frustratingly, the photos that the owner supplies of the Ivy Green Mustang aren’t great. There are only two of the exterior for us to get an overview of the car’s condition, along with this shot of the underside. However, they do paint a positive picture. Photographing a car under artificial lighting is fraught with dangers because it can emphasize any flaws that might be present. This paint shines beautifully, with no evidence of any blemishes. The panels are as straight as an arrow, and the gaps are as tight and consistent as you are ever likely to find in a 1st Generation Mustang. There are no signs of any rust in the panels, while what we can see of the floors and frame show little more than the occasional slight spot of surface corrosion. The chrome and trim sparkle magnificently under the light, and while he doesn’t specifically say so, I suspect that the Mustang might have undergone a recent restoration. There are a few aftermarket additions to note, and the most obvious one to consider with this car’s exterior is the Magnum 500 wheels. These suit the car’s character, but potential buyers might consider swapping them for genuine items if they aren’t to their taste.
The presentation of the Mustang’s interior is just as impressive as the exterior, and it further reinforces my belief that the Mustang has been recently restored. The Black interior trim and upholstery are perfect, as are the painted surfaces, carpet, and dash pad. There is no visible wear on the wheel, while the chrome and trim pieces look flawless. It is once again worth noting a few changes that have been made. The factory AM radio is still in its rightful place, but the original gauges have made way for aftermarket items. It is possible that someone did this to improve reliability, but some potential buyers won’t agree with this change. That isn’t the end of the world because it is possible to buy high-quality reproduction gauges, and these look as good as the genuine articles. Someone has also changed the shifter, but that’s a change that I would be inclined to live with if it provides a precise shifting experience.
This is the point where we reach the most frustrating aspect of this listing. The owner claims that this GT is a genuine K-Code car, which means that the engine bay houses the 271hp version of the beautiful little 289ci V8. This motor is backed by a 4-speed Top Loader transmission that sends all of this pony’s, er, ponies, to a 9″ rear end. As a performance proposition, this was as good as it got in a 1965 Mustang. That little V8 was potent enough to send the GT through the ¼ mile in a rapid 14.7 seconds, which was nothing to sneeze at when the car was new. A lack of photos is not the only shortcoming with this listing. The owner doesn’t elaborate on whether the Mustang is a numbers-matching vehicle. He also doesn’t say how well the car runs or drives, which I find almost unforgivable in a situation like this. I feel that the owner is doing himself a massive disservice in this case, so we can only hope that he is willing to answer questions from interested potential buyers.
This 1965 Mustang GT Fastback is a beautiful looking car, and it potentially offers performance that is a match for its looks. I find the lack of information and decent photos frustrating, but it hasn’t stopped people from submitting bids. I expect this trend to continue, and if the owner is willing to confirm a few of the details that I have questioned, I would expect it to become pretty intense. The owner states that values on K-Code Mustangs are continuing to rise, and recent sales results seem to confirm this. I wouldn’t be surprised if this one nudged $60,000 before the auction ends, so this is a listing that should be well worth watching.
I won’t be surprised if the bidding breaks 6 figures!
It probably would if this car was all original.
Something hinky about those taillights…photoshopped? And where are the side vent ‘windows’?
I think the taillights are ok. Looks like the lighting is messing things up.
However, they deleted the vents in the back. Why?
Shouldn’t the exhaust come through the rear lower valance on a GT? Duals with chrome extensions?
Half of the bids and the higher ones are fake, Ask me how I know. Why in the heck would you photograph at night? Says its a 271 hp, no pics of the mill? The only underside pic shows a new gas tank. No pics of the underbelly. This one smells funny. Heck a scammer could have seen this in a parking lot. You need to do your diligence on this one. Looker over good. Good luck and stay safe!
Cheers
Yup, a scammer saw it in a parking lot.
It still baffles me that people would skimp on pictures for any car worth more than $25k. Solid images and videos drive more value! Pay a college kid $100 to handle that task and the return on that investment will surely be worthwhile.
It has to be a real numbers matching K code. Just look at the tag.
This is not a GT, front grill is wrong, gas cap is wrong, no exhaust tips under rear bumper. Also, I don’t see the HiPerformance badging up front on fender. Also, interior is not GT.
Yeah something or some things are not right about this whole deal.
It’s a nice looking car, but seller dropped the ball on the entire listing.
Way too many questions, not enough info or answers.
And placing high bids on something that may be suspect does no one any good. It just perpetuates the current trend of greed, deception, and insane high prices being asked these days.
Good day sir.
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It’s obviously a K code car, but GT.?.?
There’s mixed signals here, there’s none of the GT badging, or evidence.
The build date could eliminate the possibility, I owned an A code 65, it was built two months prior to the GT option.
From what I recall, the only sure method to determine, is to look for the threaded holes in rear of frame, for hangars of the unique GT exhaust that was higher, and exited through the rear valance.
Point taken on the exhaust. You did not need the gt option to order a k code, but he represents it as a gt and the front has the fog lights. Side vents as others said are not there either. Let’s just say this car needs a lot of verification. Gauges appear to be aftermarket also, not a biggie if this is real deal k code but verify verify verify, and then check again.
No side vents? Why? If it’s a GT, shouldn’t there be exhaust trumpets back there?
Huh! And to think when these cars were new I thought they looked like a bumblebee on steroids. Funny how things change with time. People actually prefer these over the convertibles which seems very strange to me. But then I’ve never really been a fashion officionado.
God bless America
Drifting a bit off-topic, but this was the Golden Age of sub-300 cubic inch motors. Ford had the 289/271, Mopar had the 273/270 (IIRC) and didn’t AMC have a hot 290? I remember seeing a 67 Barracuda notchback with “Commando V8” on the fenders and was disappointed to find a four barrel 273 under the hood.
AMC’s 290 was available as a 2-barrel with 200 horsepower or a 4-barrel with 225 horsepower.
The car is very desirable, but night time pictures of a car of this caliber and not enough info about it sounds a little shady to me!
Ughhh… this brings up memories of the pristine condition ’65 GT K-code automatic convertible I had the opportunity for buying in 2012 for $13K. It was easily worth $35K at the time. Unfortunately, it happened at a time when I was financially strapped. As hard as I tried, I couldn’t come up with the scratch. I’m sure that’s never happened to anyone else on Barnfinds… ;)
Looks just like the 2nd (old) Mustang driven by the titular character in the wonderful 80’s tv series “Spenser: for hire”…..
I’ve been in a 65 fatback in the early 70s , my uncles v8 auto dual exhaust. Automatic Aqua exterior aqua interior, was as special car, sold for 800$. Fast forward old caaz a big bux, This car will hopefully bring both the buyer and the seller what they are looking for.
Not a real gt. Wrong seat upholstery Wrong door panels Wrong steering wheel Wrong dash trim No rear exhaust exits It does have the correct K code differential. Need a door tag picture and some engine pictures to confirm the K code and gt originality.
Not one picture looks NON-tampered. GT? PROVE IT. At least show the factory exhaust hanger points under the rear seat. (that means it is a factory dual exhaust), show the core support where you can see the factory hole for the correct wiring, (GT only), show where the factory foglight switch is (GT only). NO Marti report makes is very hard to be able to prove that it is a real GT. Do we have a original window sticker? One other thing, original front fenders? Then you should see holes for the lettering, and badges.
Agreed. The simplest thing a Mustang seller can do is post the data plate.
If everything matches that, good to go… bonus for a Marti report.
Date plate will NOT determine a REAL GT. Only a factory window sticker can on a 65 or 66. NO Marti reports for 65 66. its a crap shoot unless you can find a few “things” that might make it seem a GT.
I live 20 minutes from Ocean Springs, if anyone needs me to take a look for them.
Can afford it, but I would like to see it if it is legit.
Something smells about this car. Welded up side windows? Maybe on adtyling exercise but on customer purchased gt? Don’t think so. This is a Four lug car customized into what the owner wanted, nothing more. Buyer Beware
No badging is 1 bad thing. No side roof vents is 2 strikes and no pony interior strike 3.
I hope these people willing to send $40k to a complete stranger are locals who actually went to see the car. Not based on 7 BAD pictures!!!
I’ve got an ’88 Porsche 911, in Guards Red, that I want “to sell.” I know the guy who owns it. Pictures to follow.
I’m suspicious. No HiPo badges, Rally Pack, disc brakes, engine photos.
Isn’t the speedometer a 1966? My 1965 had the long sweeping needle, not the round speedo.
Amazing car, stunning color… Maybe someone looking for 1965 mustang parts catalog https://fordmanualblog.wordpress.com/2019/07/07/1960-1968-ford-car-parts-and-accessories-catalog-pdf-download/