Modified 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2

Description

Hot on the heels of one of the most successful new car launches in history, Ford expanded the Mustang offering in 1965 to include a new Fastback 2+2. This car combined all of the sleek features found in more expensive offerings from Europe at a lower price and, best of all, was available at the local Ford dealer. Offering a large back window, increased rear seat room, and the practicality of a much larger car thanks to the fold-down seat offering twice the storage capacity as the Hardtop. An expanded selection of new engine and transmission choices created the right Mustang for nearly everyone. Thanks to a plentiful supply of aftermarket solutions, options have expanded, allowing cars to remain true to their factory specifications or modified, like this example. 

Highlights

• Finished in Guardsman Blue over a black leather interior with blue seat inserts 

• Powered by a Ford Boss 363 cu-in V8 block with Sportsman Racing Products aluminum pistons, SCAT Pro Comp forged lightweight crankshaft, SCAT I-Beam connecting rods, and COMP Cams cam with roller rockers that is estimated to produce more than 500-horsepower on a 93-octane tune

• Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4 with 35-lb injectors and a programable ECU

• MSD ignition system with a 6,000 rpm cut-off

• Custom 2.5-inch exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers and Ford Powertrain Applications four-tube stepped, ceramic-coated headers

• Cooling system upgrades include a C&R Racing radiator and Dual Spal electric fans

• Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Ford Racing Tremec T-56 six-speed manual transmission and a carbon fiber drive shaft from the Drive Shaft Shop of Salisbury, North Carolina

• Front and rear coilover suspension upgrade from Total Control Products with a rear four-link setup

• Baer Pro+ brake upgrade with four, four-piston calipers

• Equipped with new Michelin Sport 4S 245/40ZR17 front and 265/40ZR17 rear tires

• Bodywork and paint completed by Precision Machines of Lodi, California

• Please see the attached history file for a more detailed explanation of the work carried out on this Mustang

• Please note that while the current digital odometer displays just over 7,500 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Recaro bucket seats

• One-piece convertible style seat pan

• Total Control Products shock tower brace

• McLeod Super Street Pro clutch kit

• Oil and fuel coolers 

• Clutch and brake pedal support bracket

• Adjustable steering column

• Detroit Speed aluminum power steering pump

• Shelby Style three-spoke steering wheel from Volante

• JME Pony gauge cluster

• The battery was relocated to the trunk

• Vintage Air Gen IV Sure Fit air conditioning with a Sanden SD-7810 compressor

Included

• Original California black plates

• Owner’s manual 

• Notes covering the work completed

• Acer tablet for ECU tuning

• Original front valance

• Custom rear axles

• Original gauges

• Several boxes of spare parts

Ownership History 

This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 was manufactured in Ford’s San Jose assembly plant and would remain in the area until 1998, as stated by the current owner. They relay that it was purchased by the second owner at that time, who used the car on a limited basis before the current owner purchased it in July 2010.