1965 Ford Mustang

Details

This 1965 Ford Mustang GT currently resides in Huntsville, Texas, and enjoys a pampered life being garage kept and occasionally driven to local car shows. The seller claims the car has been fully restored, but it is an older restoration. Powered by a 289 cubic-inch V8 that has reportedly been stroked to 302 cubic inches, this stout little cruiser has a nice purr to it and extra torque thanks to its larger displacement. The 302 cubic inch 5.0 liter V8 is modified with a Mallory electronic distributor and ignition box, aftermarket plug wires, and a set of glass pack mufflers. A C-4 automatic transmission handles putting the fastbacks power to the ground with ease. This GT steers and stops easily too, thanks to a recently installed power steering, and power front disc brakes. The car is missing floor mats, and a recent inspection report reveals the exterior condition of the vehicle to be a 3.7 out of 5, and the interior is rated at 3.6 out of 5. A video of the engine running is available in the report.

About the Model

Equipped with the GT package and a V8 or configured as an inline 6 with an automatic transmission, the Ford Mustang was the first car to introduce many Americans to factory customization and options. From 1965 to 1966, Ford would sell over 1.2 million Mustangs thanks to a well-thought-out marketing opportunity and Lee Iacoccas vision for a young persons car. Lee Iacocca and the Fairlane Committee's meticulously laid plan presented the right car for the right generation at the right time. On April 17th, 1964, the baby boomer generation got their first exposure to Fords new Mustang at the New York World's Fair. The Mustang was an instant success and sold 22,000 units on its first on-sale weekend. Since 1965, the Mustang has learned to adapt along with each successive generation to meet their needs and has still managed not to lose what makes it a Mustang in the process.

Ownership History

The current owner resides in Huntsville, Texas, and purchased the car from his son-in-law; however, he does not have a history of the car prior to his son-in-law.

Features and Specs

• GT trim package
• Fog lights mounted in the grill
• GT side emblem
• GT stripe on the rocker
• White vinyl upholstery
• V8 Engine (289ci V8 reportedly stroked to 302ci)
• Automatic Transmission (C4 Three-Speed)

Known Modifications

• 289ci V8 reportedly stroked to 302ci
• Mallory electronic distributor and ignition box
• Aftermarket plug wires
• Aftermarket Headers
• Glasspack mufflers
• Aftermarket Steering Column
• Recently installed power steering
• Aftermarket tachometer mounted to the steering column
• Aftermarket front disc brakes
• Recently added power brake booster
• Braided radiator hose
• Aftermarket door speakers
• Aftermarket oil and temperature gauges installed

Service History

• New BF Goodrich tires
• Maintenance records from the current owner to the present day
• Restoration was completed many years ago, an exact date is uncertain

Known Issues

• The front bumper shows spots of corrosion
• The driver-side door has a small light dent present
• Light scratches on the driver's door handle
• Tri-bar tail light surrounds have paint fading
• Light scratching on the rear bumper
• Paint chip where passenger quarter panel meets end cap
• Small paint chip on the passenger door
• Paint chip in the passenger front fender
• The bottom part of the hood has paint blemish, and paint cracking is also present
• Paint chips on the driver's door panel
• The sound system is not fully functional
• Missing passenger side mirror

Due Diligence

• Third-party high-resolution pictures taken 2/28/2023
• Video of engine running from 2/20/2023 provided by inspector
• A third-party inspection report can be found here.