1965 Ford Mustang Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1965 Ford Mustang marked the dawn of an American automotive icon. Ford General Manager Lee Iacocca named the 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 looking for a car that combined power and panache in one package. 

Iacocca’s brainchild was a brilliant combination of humble Ford Falcon underpinnings with a long-hood, short deck coupe. Its sleek and compact body, aggressive stance, European-style recessed grille, and signature galloping pony emblem became symbols of freedom and youthful energy. Ford’s innovative “pony car” was highly customizable, available in a variety of colors, options, and interior choices that allowed buyers to personalize their Mustang to their tastes. 

With its affordability and exciting performance, the 1965 Mustang not only defined a new segment in the automotive market, it also helped propel Ford into the next chapter of American automotive history, igniting the muscle car era and influencing generations of car enthusiasts. 

Highlights 

• Powered by a 289 cu-in V8, upgraded from two-barrel to four-barrel carburetor  

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Unique split-bench front seat option 

• Magnum 500 wheels 

• The chassis number (5F07C677591) decodes as: 

  • 5 – 1965 model year 

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 07 – Hardtop  

  • C – Optional 200 hp 289 cu-in 2V V8 

  • 677591 – Sequential production number 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Body: 65C – Two-door hardtop with standard bench seats 

  • Color: M – Wimbledon White 

  • Trim: 36 – Black Crinkle Vinyl with Bench Seats 

  • Date: 27Q – 27th day of March 1965 

  • DSO: 31 – Cincinnati District Sales Office 

  • Axle: 6 – 2.80:1 standard differential 

  • Trans: 6 – C4 automatic transmission 

 Features 

• Restoration prior to purchase in 2017 

• Original AM radio and Spark-O-Matic FM radio  

• Recent service and upgrades include: 

  • 2019 – Upgraded to front disc brakes and replaced rear drum brakes 

  • 2019 – Upper and lower controls arms and bushings replaced 

  • 2019 – Four new shocks 

  • 2020 – Pertronix ignition system 

  • 2021 – New aluminum water pump 

  • 2022 – Upgraded from two-barrel to four-barrel Weiand Intake and AutoLite 4100 carb 

  • 2022 – New hydraulic lifters 

  • 2023 – New ACP aluminum radiator, replaced hoses 

  • 2024 – New CJ Pony Parts heater core, blower switch and heater box 

  • 2024 – New Holley 12-833 fuel pump 

  • 2025 – Passenger side rear quarter panel repaired in preparation for sale

 Known Imperfections 

• Small paint chip and bubble present on driver’s side door 

• Paint crack on passenger side at trunk 

• Some rust present in cowl vents 

• Minor oil drip present where engine connects to transmission bellhousing 

• Slight engine tick 

 Included 

• Spare tire with cover 

• Original owner’s manual 

• Budge car cover 

• Cowl cover 

• Three boxes of parts 

• Available paperwork and receipts from service 

Ownership History 

This 1965 Mustang was purchased in May 2017 after a previous restoration. The car has been garaged during those eight years of ownership, and the oil has been changed twice a year (October and April) with Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil. The Mustang’s five-digit odometer shows 81,398 miles, which the owner believes to be original. He also notes, “Engine was assembled March 22, 1965, and car was assembled March 27, 1965 ... To my knowledge, only the intake manifold, carb, and hydraulic lifters have been changed.”