Two-Owner 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe 289 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1965 Ford Mustang marked the first full production year of Ford’s revolutionary pony car. Introduced in April 1964 as a ’65 model, the Mustang created an entirely new market segment — affordable, sporty cars with long hoods and short decks. Built on the compact Falcon platform, the Mustang featured a wide range of options, both aesthetically and mechanically.

This 1965 Mustang Hardtop was sold new to Claude Lyneis of Richland, Washington, in June 1965 by the Howard Motor Company in Seattle. Optional equipment included an AM radio, driver’s exterior rearview mirror, and reverse lights. Lyneis owned the car for 41 years before selling it in 2006, when the new owner began a refurbishment that was completed in 2013.

Work included rebuilding the Mustang’s factory 289ci V8 engine — boring out the cylinders to 0.30 over and installing a Stage 2 camshaft and 500 CFM Holley carburetor — to increase power to a claimed 300 horsepower. In addition, the car’s original transmission was swapped for a Tremec five-speed manual with Hurst shifter, and the Mustang received Atomic Orange paint (a GM color used on C6 Corvettes), Parchment vinyl upholstery, and orange carpet.

This nicely-upgraded ’65 Mustang is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer with its factory order sheet, original registration, receipts, refurbishment photos, and a clean Florida.

Highlights

• Offered from the Burnyzz Collection of January vehicles

• Two-owner, first-year Mustang

• Refurbishment completed in 2013 included Atomic Orange paint, Parchment vinyl upholstery, and orange carpet

• Rebuilt 289ci V8 engine with upgrades as detailed below

• Tremec five-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter

Factory Equipment

• Bucket seats

• Pushbutton AM radio

• 14” wheels and Mustang hubcaps

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Body: 65A – Hardtop (Coupe) with standard trim level

  • Color: X – Vintage Burgundy (now Atomic Orange)

  • Trim: D6 – Black Crinkle Vinyl (now Parchment vinyl)

  • Date: 12T – Scheduled build date of 12 April 1965

  • DSO: 74 – Seattle (Washington) District Sales Office

  • Axle: 6 – 3.00:1 ratio, standard differential

  • Trans: 1 – 3-speed manual transmission (now Tremec 5-speed)

• The chassis number (5R07C232562) decodes as:

  • 5 – 1965 model year

  • R – San Jose (California) assembly plant

  • 07 – Hardtop (Coupe)

  • C – 289ci V8 2 bbl (200 hp)

  • 232562 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Refurbishment completed in 2013 included:

  • Rebuilt 289ci V8 engine (cylinders bored to 0.30” and ported, polished, and relieved; Stage 2 camshaft; and 500 CFM Holley carburetor)

  • Tremec five-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter

  • Front disc brake conversion

  • Aluminum radiator with electric fan

  • Refinished in Atomic Orange paint

  • Parchment vinyl seats with knit inserts

  • Parchment vinyl console and door panels

  • Orange-painted dash, door metal, and rear quarter metal

  • Orange factory style loop carpet

  • Classic AutoAir

  • Summit oil and volt gauges mounted under dashboard

  • Panasonic AM/FM/CD stereo (circa late 1990s), mounted in glovebox

  • Wood-rimmed steering wheel

  • 15” Magnum 500 style wheels

Servicing

• 2017: White-letter BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires

• November 2004: Original carburetor rebuilt by Pony Carburetors in Las Cruces, New Mexico

• December 1999: Transmission rebuilt, new motor mounts, and new clutch by Stauder Automotive in Oakland, California (168,599 miles)

• October 1998: Front end work, including new brake master cylinder, by Torchio's in Oakland, California (165,404 miles)

Documentation

• Factory order sheet

• Original registration

• Receipts and refurbishment photos

Known Imperfections

• Buff mark behind driver’s side quarter trim

• Stereo in glove box powers on, but there is no sound

• Wipers are inoperable

Ownership History

This two-owner 1965 Ford Mustang Hardtop is offered from the Burnyzz Collection of January vehicles. It was purchased new in June 1965 from the Howard Motor Company in Seattle, and the original owner kept it for 41 years.

“I bought the Mustang just before heading off to graduate school in California in the summer of '65,” original owner Claude Lyneis said in a YouTube video posted 12 years ago. “It was my first car, and I probably never would have imagined that I'd own it for the next 41 years. The old Mustang was near the end, and the question was whether to crush it or find a new home for it. Being a California car — no rust — was an incentive for Gary in Florida to buy it [in 2006] with the idea of restoring it.”

Included Items

• Spare tire and jack

• Vinyl trunk mat with matching jack/storage bag and spare tire cover

• Original order sheet and registration

• Factory 1965 owner’s manual

• Factory 1965 Mustang Service Manual

• Haynes Service Book

• Restoration photos

• Additional keys

Additional Information

Disclaimer Provided by Seller: Seller does its best to inspect, drive, and note any known imperfections in the advertisement and pre-sale of vehicles it lists for sale. However, due to the nature of collector automobiles, seller cannot guarantee that every vehicle function, whether electrical or mechanical, will work as it originally did. These components will need upkeep and attention. In addition, often these vehicles can sit for periods of time and once you begin to drive them issues can arise without warning. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before buying a collector or vintage automobile. Seller did NOT build or restore this vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS by seller, with all faults known/unknown and with no implied warranty. Pre-purchase inspections are welcome, and seller simply describes these vehicles to the best of its knowledge.