The Ford Mustang was an instant hit upon its introduction at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964. 18 months later, 680,000 copies had rolled off the assembly line, followed by 607,000 more in 1966. The seller’s ’65 coupe looks to have been well-equipped when new, and it was a one-family car when the seller bought it to restore a couple of years ago. Nothing much may have been done since, and it’s available for $14,000 in Brentwood, California, and here on craigslist. Our continuing thanks go to Barn Finder “Zappenduster” for tips like this.
Options on this Mustang include an A-Code 289 cubic-inch V8. That means it has/had a 4-barrel carburetor, automatic transmission, wire wheel covers, “Pony” interior (maybe), and a console, thanks to a minimum. The worn paint (original) could be Twilight Turquoise, and rust may be on the verge of rearing its ugly head at the bottoms of the quarter panels. The indicated mileage is either 34,000 or 50,000, depending on the source.
As the story goes, the seller acquired the ‘Stang from the daughter of its original owner (also in Cali). It does not run, nor do we know when it last performed those functions. It comes with some cool artifacts like its original plates, title, registration, and purchase agreement (it was about $3,500 before financing).
This should be a good restoration project, but you’ll have a lot invested on top of the seller’s asking price. You could easily have a $35-40,000 Mustang when you got it done. Would you be better off buying one that’s already further along in the refurbishment cycle?
If someone is Jonesing for a decently appointed 1st year ‘Stang much like many of the 680,000 (officially) 1st year models this might be the one to restore.
But I’d rather have more info on the “fuselage” body style Charger on the car hauler behind it…
To each their own.
I’m with you on that one, bro. From what I can see, it looks like a ’71 SE. ’72 SE’s had a more “formal” back window opening. I used to own one of each. And not a day goes by that I don’t regret selling them.
Way overpriced for a non-running project that needs restoration. The mileage claim needs proof, not just a story told by the seller in a ad that benefits them.
If the daughter of the original owner received it at some point, even as a gift, she would have transferred the title into their name. That would make it a one family owned car, not one owner. The last names from the pink slip shown and the purchase contract don’t match. Once he bought it the one owner claim definitely goes out the window.
I personally think somewhere around 1/2 the asking price is more realistic, once the seller puts it in their name.
Steve R
Be nice to see the data plate to see what it says about the interior. I would say it appears to be an original pony deluxe “pony” interior car because all the usually forgotten more obscure items are in place like the kick panel trim, pedal trim, and padded rear seat panels. But it does have a standard interior console. My guess would be the incorrect console was installed when the add-on air conditioner was installed. Because with A/C the console needs to be shorter than stock. But that’s just a guess
The instrument cluster is out of a 66′ the 65’s had the Falcon cluster.
Not for pony interior. The 1965 pony interior and GT cars had the 5-dial cluster
Another one of those that isn’t the worst listing, but has some significant paint/ body issues, perhaps hidden. Has the engine been confirmed as not seized? Where are the missing parts: Carb, air cleaner, air conditioning compressor and hoses? Where are the coil and distributor? The picture shows a compressor bracket, but I don’t remember – not do I see – the place where the pipes enter the cabin. I think I see a condenser, but the picture barely shows it.
Needs more and better pictures, and appears to have the paperwork issues others have mentioned. Too high priced for what is there.
Paperwork is not an issue. I re-read the sellers ad after I posted my opinion about the car, the car is titled in his name and has filed a non-op with the state. I still think it’s too expensive based on its overall condition and it’s nowhere close to running, carb and distributor removed, exhaust pipe cut, at least one belt missing. There is too much downside potential anywhere close to the asking price.
Steve R
By the way, that’s some kind of home made radiator overflow tank. These cars didn’t have such a thing. And the location that it is in would have been for windshield washer fluid bag if it had that option
That’s an off the shelf overflow kit. When I worked in auto parts we had a couple with the other over the counter coolant system supplies.
Steve R