The Ford Mustang created quite a stir when it was introduced at the New York World’s Fair in April of 1964. But it wasn’t until that Fall when the 1965 model year officially began that the fastback joined the coupe and convertible in the lineup. Fastbacks may be the most desirable finds today, but this ’65 edition may be the definition of “rust bucket”. If the car doesn’t sell as you see it, the seller will soon part it out. Located in snowy Langdon, North Dakota, this past-its-prime Ford is available here on eBay for $7,411.11 OBO.
When it was new, this was a basic Mustang. No 289 here. The 4-lug wheels indicate that an inline-6 lives (or once lived) under the hood, and a 3-speed manual transmission is/was its steady companion. Though a coat of silver paint may have been added at some point, the original color appears to be white with a black interior. Some of the missing parts are still around, such as the rest of the all-important 2-passenger rear seat.
The seller advises using the shell for a coupe conversion because everything underneath the car has rusted out. It apparently sat on the ground for many years before the seller bought it for a restoration, but has since had a change of heart as a Mustang collector. Some parts may have already been lifted for use elsewhere. The roof is still good, as is the hood, trunk lid, and glass.
No title will come with the car, just a bill of sale. The seller will consider trades, such as other Mustang fastbacks, 1939-47 Ford COEs, an antique coffee roaster, or an antique base burner stove. If you have any of this stuff lying around, you may have the foundation to “talk turkey” with the seller.
I personally don’t know if this was always a ND car. Spent 3 winters at Minot and they don’t rust like that up there. I believe there are still two AF bases and used to be many people maintaining those silos and the planes. So looking as it does I am guessing it came in there from the rust belt many years before and never left. Now the car, let them part it out. Pretty sure you can buy new steel to convert a hardtop. I suppose you could use the parts but is it worth the expense and shipping cost?
Sorry to say seller, that I think you may have paid a little too much for this puppy. These days just finding one is rough, but being the fact that it is a 6 cylinder car makes it less desirable than the rest. Someone will use it for parts at least. If your not in a hurry to sell then leave it on the market for a while, you might get lucky. Could be a neat project.
it’s breaking in 1/2 just sitting there. Minnesota car is loaded with rust. put on the shelf. it will take up, less space.
Went to the eBay listing. Had to refill my coffee cup twice while reading the description! Gotta be the longest description I’ve ever seen, and I’m on eBay a lot! Stream of consciousness ramble…Kinda funny to read!
Like everybody else here, I think this is way over priced, too far gone to save even though it’s a fastback…although I’d think a 6cyl 3 speed fastback would be pretty rare.
Many years ago, I had a 1966 Mustang convertible with a 6 and a 4 speed. It was considered very rare. But it wouldn’t stay in gear, and I was told the trans was made in Germany, impossible to get parts. So I sold it.
To quote the great John McEnroe, “you can not be serious”. What in the wide world of sports is this thinking?