1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback 2+2

Description

“The Automobile is the Art.” For William “Red” Lewis, a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, generosity with his hometown was natural. A successful and innovative entrepreneur who took the concept of the touch-free car wash and turned it into a worldwide success story, Lewis purchased a cavernous empty downtown building, reviving it as The Automobile Gallery & Event Center, which opened on 1 January 2016. That building was originally home to Denil Cadillac, a mid-century architectural gem that when it opened in 1959; so advanced General Motors used it as the model for Cadillac dealerships throughout the United States. Now to make room for its expanding and constantly evolving exhibits, Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer these museum-quality vehicles from The Automobile Gallery & Event Center. 

It was simply the greatest new car launch in history. Ford general manager Lee Iacocca chose “Mustang” over the planned name “Cougar” because “it had the excitement of wide-open spaces.”  And Ford’s small, quick wild pony captured the imagination of the buying public like no automobile in history. 

When introduced on April 17, 1964, at the New York World’s Fair the Mustang was available in coupe or convertible versions with either six-cylinder or V8 power. But in August of that year the Fastback 2+2 was added, With the folding rear seat up, the rear passenger area had room for two; flip the seat down and there was a roomy cargo area lined in carpeting with chrome trim. At $2,589, the Fastback 2+2 was priced at $207 more than the base Mustang coupe and soon was more popular than the convertible. 

This 1965 Mustang GT Fastback 2+2 has been a standout at The Automobile Gallery & Event Center—literally. It’s painted in rare factory Springtime Yellow, a shade that is missing on some period paint charts. It’s also equipped with the optional 225 horsepower 289 cu-in “Challenger Special” V8 with four-speed manual, and has the Black Crinkle Vinyl bucket seat interior, all matching the Mustang’s original specifications. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Automobile Gallery & Event Center 

• Sporty Fastback 2+2 body 

• GT package including badges, side stripes, fog lights, and rear exhaust cutouts

• Optional 289 cu-in “Challenger Special” V8 with a four barrel carburetor producing 225 horsepower 

• Four-speed “Synchro-Smooth Drive” manual transmission 

• Optional Styled Chrome-Plated Steel Wheels with Firestone Firehawk tires 

• Finished in rare Springtime Yellow (8) over a Black Crinkle Vinyl (26) bucket seat interior 

• The chassis number (5F09A707926) decodes as: 

  • 5 – 1965 

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, final assembly plant 

  • 09 – Two-Door Fastback 2+2 

  • A – 289 cu-in V8 225 horsepower 

  • 707926 – Production sequence starting at 100001 for this plant 

• The Body Tag decodes as: 

  • Body: 63A – Two-Door Fastback, Standard Bucket Seats 

  • Color: 8 – Springtime Yellow 

  • Trim: 26 – Black Crinkle Vinyl Standard Interior 

  • Date: 27R – 27 April 1965 

  • DSO: 64 – New Orleans sales district 

  • Axle: 1 – 3.00:1 Gear Ratio 

  • Transmission: 5 – Four-Speed Manual 

Features 

• Aftermarket JVC KS-R127 AM/FM/Cassette 

• Individually adjustable deep-foam bucket seats 

• Padded instrument panel  

• Color-keyed wall-to-wall carpeting  

• Sports steering wheel with bright-metal horn arms  

• Cigarette lighter 

• Two automatic courtesy lights  

• Glove box  

• Heater-defroster 

• Front seat belts 

• Front arm rests  

• Electric windshield wipers  

• Safety-yoke door latches  

• Curved side glass  

• Wrap-around front bumper  

• Bumper guards front and rear  

• Alternator  

Known Imperfections 

• This 1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback 2+2 is beautifully restored and lovingly maintained to show and drive well  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.    

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com