1965 Ford Mustang Coupe 289

Description

Ford General Manager Lee Iacocca named the automaker's sporty two-door “Mustang” because the name “had the excitement of wide-open spaces.” The car shattered sales expectations with its blend of performance, style, and affordability and became an instant hit, capturing the hearts of a new generation of drivers.

Assembled in San Jose, California, this 1965 Mustang coupe left the factory finished in Honey Gold paint paired with an Ivy Gold and White vinyl interior featuring bucket seats, center console, luxury accents. The car is powered by a 289ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Said to have remained with the original owner’s family until 2024, this ‘65 is presented as a largely original example refinished in 1994 and most recently serviced in 2024.

Factory equipment includes a three-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drum brakes, power steering, and 14” styled steel wheels. The vehicle’s ignition system has been upgraded with a Pertronix ignitor and aftermarket coil, and suspension braces have been added both front and rear.

This 1965 Ford Mustang is now offered with spare parts, a pair of California black plates, owner’s manuals, service records, and a clean New York title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Factory finished in Honey Gold paint, resprayed in 1994

• Ivy Gold and White vinyl upholstery, pony seat embroidery

• Center console

• Said to have remained with the original owner’s family until 2024

• Pair of original California black license plates included

Factory Equipment

• Carbureted 289ci V8 engine

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• Four-wheel drum brakes

• Power steering

• 14” styled steel wheels

• Woodgrain interior trim accents

• Front bucket seats

• Center console

• Heater/defrost

• Lap belts

• The trim tag decodes the following information:

  • Body 65B – Coupe with luxury interior and bucket seats

  • Color C – Honey Gold paint

  • Trim 68 – Ivy Gold and White vinyl upholstery

  • Date 18T – June 18, 1965 build date

  • DSO 72 – San Jose, California, district sales office

  • Axle 6 – 2.80:1 conventional rear axle

  • Trans 6 – C-4 Automatic

Modifications

• Monte Carlo bar and export brace

• Traction bars

• Magnaflow exhaust mufflers

• Pertronix electric ignition

• Aftermarket ignition coil

• Finned valve covers

• Custom Autosound cassette stereo

• Aftermarket speakers

Servicing & Documentation

• Reported cosmetic refurbishment in 1994 including rust repair, body work, and repaint

• Servicing said to have been completed in 2020 under previous ownership included replacing the following items:

  • Radiator

  • Rear main seal

  • Spark plug wires

  • Freeze plugs

  • Fuel pump

  • Power steering and cooler lines

  • Engine and transmission mounts

  • Tires

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections as seen in the photo gallery

• The seller states “minor chips in the dashboard finish”

Ownership History

This 1965 Ford Mustang was acquired by the seller in June 2025. The vehicle is said to have remained with the original owner’s family and registered in California until September 2024.

Included Items

• California black plates

• Owner’s manual

• Service records

• Spare hub caps

• Front-end cover

• Car cover