44-Years-Owned 1964.5 Ford Mustang Coupe Pace Car Edition

Description

The Ford Mustang quickly became a cultural phenomenon and was selected to pace the 1964 Indianapolis 500. To commemorate the occasion, Ford produced a limited run of specially prepared hardtops and convertibles finished in Pace Car White with blue graphics and Indy 500-themed identification.

This 1964.5 Ford Mustang Coupe is an Indianapolis 500 Pace Car promotional vehicle, and it has remained under the seller's care for 44 years.

Reportedly originally identified as Pace Car 041, this example was one of approximately 220 produced to commemorate the 48th running of the Indianapolis 500 in May of 1964. The car was refinished in Pace Car White with blue stripes and graphics approximately 43 years ago. Powered by a 260ci V8 paired with a C4 automatic transmission, this Mustang reportedly underwent an engine refresh and reseal in 1983, followed by a transmission rebuild in 2008.

Equipment includes 14-inch steel wheels with polished covers, chrome trim, a push-button radio, polished door scuff plates, lap belts, and a white-and-blue interior featuring replacement seat covers, door panels, carpeting, and dashboard components.

This 1964.5 Ford Mustang Coupe is now offered with historical Indianapolis 500 Pace Car documentation, ownership history and photos, and a clean Michigan title in the seller's name describing it as a 1965 Mustang.

Highlights

• 44-year-owned documented Indianapolis 500 Pace Car promotional vehicle

• Number 041 of approximately 220 Pace Car Mustangs produced for 1965

• F-Code 260ci V8 paired with a C4 automatic transmission

• Finished in Pace Car White over white-and-blue vinyl upholstery

• Blue stripes and Pace Car side graphics

• Historical documentation and ownership records

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (5F07F119460) decodes as:

  • 5 – 1965 model year

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 07 – Mustang Coupe (Hardtop)

  • F – 260ci V8 engine

  • 119460 – Sequential production number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • Body 65A – Mustang Coupe with standard interior

  • Color C – Pace Car White

  • Trim 42 – Blue and White vinyl bucket seat interior

  • Date 24D – April 24, 1964 scheduled build date

  • DSO 53 – Kansas City District Sales Office

  • Axle 1 – 3.00:1 conventional rear axle

  • Trans 6 – C4 Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission

• 14” steel wheels with polished wheel covers

• Chrome exterior trim

• Push-button radio

• Manual wind-up windows

• Polished door scuff plates

• Three-spoke white steering wheel

Servicing

According to the seller, the following service work was performed under current ownership:

• Carburetor rebuilt (2020)

• Transmission rebuilt (2008)

• Replacement dashboard pad installed

• Stainless-steel exhaust system installed

• Replacement seat covers installed

• Replacement door panels installed

• Replacement carpet installed

• Engine overhauled and resealed (1983)

• Exterior refinished and Pace Car graphics reapplied (1983)

The seller states that the engine compartment was not refurbished in order to preserve the Pace Car identification markings in the radiator core support.

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections consistent with an older refurbishment

• Paint chips and bubbling on the quarter panels

• Evidence of a right-rear quarter-panel repair

• Door and trunk weatherstripping show age

• Scratch on passenger-side glass

• Tarnishing on ashtray finish

Ownership History

Documents included with the sale reportedly trace the car from its original owner through subsequent title transfers in Missouri and Michigan. The seller has had the car since 1982.

Some history provided by the seller as well as a photo of the car in period provided by the original owner can be found in the gallery.

Included Items

• Historical Indianapolis 500 Pace Car documentation

• Ownership documentation

• Date-code-correct radio

• Spare tire