1965 Ford Mustang Coupe A-Code 289

Description

The 1965 Ford Mustang marked the dawn of an American automotive icon. Ford General Manager Lee Iacocca named the sporty two-door “Mustang” because the name “had the excitement of wide-open spaces.” The car shattered sales expectations with its blend of performance, style, and affordability and became an instant hit, capturing the hearts of a new generation of drivers.

This 1965 Mustang left the factory finished in Ivy Green, and has since been refinished in its current hue and fitted with a replacement vinyl top over a reupholstered vinyl interior with bucket front seats. The seller reports that the vehicle has been in their family since 1970, and that the A-code 289ci V8 engine was last overhauled in 1987, reportedly utilizing the original block. Pony-style 14” steel wheels have been added, and they wear BFGoodrich tires. Additional noted modifications include electronic ignition and front disc brakes powered by a Wilwood brake master cylinder.

This 289ci V8-powered 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe A-Code is now offered with removed stock parts, service records, and a clean Nevada title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Reportedly in the same family since 1970

• Powered by a A-code 289ci V8 engine

• Refinished in green paint with a replacement vinyl top

• Black vinyl bucket seat interior

Factory Equipment

• A-code 289ci V8 engine

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• Power steering

• 14” steel wheels

• Bucket seats

• AM radio

• Heater/defrost

• The door tag decodes as:

  • Body 65A – Coupe with standard interior

  • Color R – Ivy Green paint

  • Trim 26 – Black vinyl w/ black trim

  • Date 21T – Built June 21th

  • DSO 71 – Los Angeles, California

  • Axle 1 – 3.00:1 conventional

  • Trans 6 – C-4 automatic

Modifications

• Wilwood power-assisted brake master cylinder

• Front disc brake conversion

• Electronic ignition conversion

• Pony-style steel wheels

Servicing & Documentation

• The seller states that the engine was last rebuilt in 1987, reportedly the original block

• The vehicle was repainted in 1995

• The interior has been reupholstered and various components replaced such as the dashboard, steering wheel, and seat upholstery

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires show 2024 date codes

• Service documents can be viewed in the "Additional Documents" section

Known Imperfections

• The seller states "minor paint chips"

• Paint imperfection below the fuel filler cap

• The seller states that the windshield gasket is not watertight

Ownership History

This 1965 Ford Mustang was reportedly purchased by the seller’s family in 1970 from the original owner in Fullerton, California.

From the seller, "Our Mustang has been always been stored indoors and driven regularly."

Included Items

• Service documents

• Multiple keys

• Spare wheel and jack

• Removed hub caps