39-Years-Owned 1964.5 Ford Mustang Coupe 260

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Ford Mustang officially debuted at the Ford Pavilion as part of the New York World's Fair on April 17th, 1964. Championed by Lee Iacocca, the car instantly became an automotive icon known for its style, sportiness, and affordability. With a base price of approximately $2,368, Ford projected 100,000 units would sell in the first year, but dealers took over 22,000 orders on the first day alone, leading to more than 400,000 sales in the first 12 months.

Approximately 121,538 units were produced before September 1964, and these early cars have long been coined "1964½" Mustangs in enthusiast circles. These early production models feature unique technical specs compared to later 1965 models. Some details include a generator charging system, a non-adjustable passenger seat, larger horns mounted on the frame near the strut rod, and fully chromed wiper arms and blades with unique pivots.

This ‘64.5 Mustang left the Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant finished in Wimbledon White over Palomino vinyl upholstery. The car has been with the seller since 1987, and it has received a repaint under current ownership. It is powered by a 260ci V8 that was bored .030” over when it was rebuilt in April 1990. The car has also been fitted with power steering and a dual exhaust system.

This 1964½ Ford Mustang Hardtop is now offered at no reserve on behalf of the current owner with service records and a clean Wisconsin title in the current owner’s name.

Highlights

• Early production model

• 260ci V8 engine bored .030” over

• Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission

• Wimbledon White repaint

• Palomino upholstery

• Power steering was added in 2008

Factory Equipment

• Reverse lights

• 14” steel wheels with full covers

• AM radio

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Body: 65A — Coupe with standard interior

  • Color: M — Wimbledon White

  • Trim: 89 — Palomino Crinkle Vinyl

  • Date: 07E — May 7th, 1964, build date

  • DSO: 32 — Cleveland, Ohio, District Sales Office

  • Axle: 1 — 3.00:1 standard differential

  • Transmission: 6 — Dual-Range Cruise-O-Matic

• The chassis number (5F07F130014) decodes as:

  • 5 — 1965 model year

  • F — Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 07 — Mustang, two-door hardtop

  • F — 164-horsepower 260ci V8

  • 130014 — Sequential production number

Modifications

• Dual exhaust

• Power steering

• Engine bored .030” over

Servicing & Documentation

• May 2023

  • Recored radiator installed

• November 2008

  • Power steering system installed

• September 2006

  • Transmission overhauled

  • Differential overhauled

  • Shifter rebuilt

• April 1998

  • Custom dual exhaust installed

• April 1990

  • Engine rebuilt and bored .030” over

Known Imperfections

• Repainted under current ownership

• Various paint chips and scratches

• Various areas of bubbling paint and corrosion

• Corrosion on the underbody

• Deteriorating door seals

• Splitting seams on front seats

• Dirty and stained carpeting

• Cracked steering wheel

• Loose material on door panels

Ownership History

• The car was acquired by the current owner in May 1987.

Included Items

• Service records

Additional Information

• This vehicle is titled as a "1965 Ford."