1965 Ford Mustang Hardtop

Since it was introduced 4 months before the normal start of the 1965 production year the earliest Mustangs were referred to as the 1964.5 model by enthusiasts. Nevertheless, all 1964.5 cars were given a 1965 standard VIN at the time of production. Production began in March 1964 and serial number 1, (5F08F100001), was sold on April 14th, 1964 at the George Parsons Ford dealership in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada. The official introduction followed on April 17th at the 1964 World's Fair. The gentleman whose name will be forever written in Mustang history was Captain Stanley Tucker. He walked into George Parsons Ford and found an all too eager salesman who sold him the car....3 days before the model officially went on sale. The rest, as they say, is history.

While all first year Mustangs were titled as 1965's the early production cars are referred to as 1964.5 cars. Slight differences are noted between them, and the standard production 1965 Mustang and this car retains many of them. Purchased in 2015 and female owned, a multitude of repair and restoration work has been done including a repaint, new pony interior and as well as being structurally solid underneath. Now in need of a new engine, as the original was removed and discarded, the choices are endless. This is the prime pony to make your own!

Exterior
Before receiving a respray the body was straightened and gaps nicely set before a deep end of the pool application of Silver Blue was applied to all the steel. The lower fenders and doors are showing with a few bubbles under the finish as well as some evidence of body work here and there. The restored metal is otherwise very straight and the thin mustache like chrome bumpers present well with a deep reflective shine. The corralled horse within vertical and horizontal chrome spears fills in the honeycomb style grille and looks just fab. All gaps are good, and the freshman year Mustang cove is showing off proudly. Bringing up the tail end are the iconic taillights and smiling thin chrome bumper below. 14-inch steel wheels with standard Mustang covers adorn the corners and are wrapped in Hankook thin white stripe radial rubber. Our consignor even went so far as to do a bang up job restoring the trunk area with black paint and a spare tire, sans wheel. Delicious eye candy!

Interior
Looking inside we are met with door panels covered in pristine black vinyl tuck and roll with black textured steel door frames and shiny chrome window cranks and door releases. Black pony buckets are up front and a rear bench that are keenly done with no marks or tears and have recently been replaced provide the seating. A chrome T-handle shifter can be seen growing from the carpeted center hump and is well within the driver's reach. A dual eyebrowed dash pad sits atop the black full metal jacket dash which contains the original instrument cluster, various chrome knobs and sliders, and AM/FM/Cassette radio. A new wood rimmed 3 spoke wheel is perched atop the fixed steering column and lightly faded black carpet floods the floors and is protected the correct sewn in black rubber mat on the driver's side. A black vinyl headliner hangs above and remains tight and tear free.

Drivetrain
Under the hood in the well restored engine bay we see a blank canvas in black rust free steel. What once was the home for a 200ci I6 is now ready to accept whatever engine your heart desires . The transmission remains and is the C4 variety which is a 3-speed automatic and pushes power back to a Ford 7.25" rear axle.

Undercarriage
Some surface rust can be seen on the usual suspects but overall we note solid replaced floor pans, toe kicks, and rockers can be seen from underneath. Independent coil spring front suspension and rear leaf spring suspension are noted as are drum brakes on all 4 corners. A single exhaust system snakes its way back through a stock style muffler.

Not every car can be a numbers matching garage queen that is rarely enjoyed. If you are seeking a concours restored car that you want as a “queen” this is not your car. If you are an early Mustang aficionado and want to drive your classic car, then look here. A clean, nicely preserved car begging for whatever power plant you choose to throw at it. This could be your pony…Uhhhh Mustang!

5T07T171183

5-1965
T-Metuchen, NJ Assy Plant
07-Mustang 2 Door Hardtop
T-200ci I6
171183-Sequential Unit Number

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