1965 Ford Mustang Convertible K-Code 289 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe K-Code represents one of the most desirable early Mustangs, combining iconic styling with serious performance. Introduced in April 1964, the Mustang quickly became a cultural phenomenon, but the K-Code variant — available from mid-1964 through 1965 and often referred to as a 1964 1/2 Mustang — was aimed at enthusiasts seeking more than just sporty looks. 

At the heart of the K-Code Mustang was the high-performance 289 cubic-inch V8 engine, officially rated at 271 horsepower. This engine featured solid lifters, a higher compression ratio, a special intake manifold, and a four-barrel carburetor, making it the most powerful small-block option available in a Mustang at the time. It was paired with either a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission or a heavy-duty automatic. 

Externally, K-Code Mustangs were subtle, lacking special badging aside from a “High Performance 289" fender emblem. Buyers could order the K-Code in any body style; the coupe was especially popular, with convertibles considerably rarer. Many also opted for the GT package, which added fog lamps, disc brakes, and other sporty touches. 

Only 7,273 K-Codes were produced in the 18-month 1965 model year that saw a phenomenal production of 680,968 Mustangs divided among coupes, convertibles, and the later fastbacks.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Wimbledon White (D) with white convertible top over blue vinyl interior 

• Matching numbers engine and transmission

• K-Code 289 cu-in V8 rated at 271 hp 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Air conditioning

• The chassis number (5F08K278952) decodes as: 

  • 5 – 1965 model year 

  • F – Dearborn (Michigan) assembly plant 

  • 08 – Two-Door Convertible 

  • K – 289 cu-in V8 271 hp 

  • 278952 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Solid lifters 

• Dual-point distributor 

• Autolite 600 cfm carburetor 

• 3.89:1 rear axle ratio 

• Wood-grained console 

• 120-mph speedometer and 8,000-rpm tachometer  

• Under dash-mounted SW amp and oil pressure gauges 

• AM/8-track stereo 

• Luggage rack 

• Full wheel covers 

• Commander 6.95-14 double redline tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint chips up front 

• Paint chip on passenger rear fender (touched up) 

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manual 

• 3-ring binder with ownership history and receipts 

• Elvis 8-track tape 

Ownership History

This 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com 

Title in Transit:   

What does Title in Transit mean? 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete. 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.