1965 Ford Mustang

 

Warranty Number: 5F08A86167 Year: 5 1965  Plant: F Dearborn. MI  Body Series: 08 Convertible  Engine: A 289 4v V8  Unit: 86167 86167      Data Plate Information Body:  76A (Standard Interior-Bucket Seats) Color: M (Wimbeldon White) Trim: 26 (Black Vinyl) Date: 05R (April 1965) DSO: 52 (Des Moines. Iowa) Axle:  1 (3. 00:1) Trans: 6 (4-Speed Automatic)

 

About the car:

The car originated in Des Moines. Iowa where I purchased it back in September 2003.  My understanding is that owner bought the car from a family member that originally bought it new from the dealer back in 1965.  It sat for years under a lean shed exposed to the elements. but he bought it as a 'hobby' to tinker around with.  He had an inexpensive paint job applied to it and would enter car shows (daily driver category) with his wife.  As they got older. he decided to let the car go.  He stated that the mileage is original and sits at around 29K as of today.  I bought the car with the intent to do some heavy restoration to it with my son once he got older. but he never really got engaged with the project so it has sat in my garage for the last 14 years.  From time to time. I have tinkered with it thinking I would do the restore myself - but never found the time.   

 

The good:

The engine is strong.  Great compression.  It sits for extended periods of time and can be tempermental in cooler weather at startup.

Cylinder walls and heads/valves are clean and excellent condition.

The carburetor is an autolite 4100 that was professionally refurbished.  (Has not be adjusted)

The valve cover gaskets. intake manifold gasket. and oil pan gasket have all been recently replaced.

The car has new front end shocks.

The tie rods and steering linkage has been replaced (needs alignment)

Fueling sending unit has been replaced (issue with wiring or gauge on dash)

Fuel pump has been replaced.

4-core Aluminum Radiator installed.

Power Top is in very good to excellent condition.

 

The bad:

The car does have some rust in the undercarriage.  This was going to be my next priority. but I never got around to doing it.

Fuel gauge isn't working (does have new fuel sending unit)

The car has sat for a while and can be tempermental when starting after sitting for a while (or cooler weather).

It still has drum brakes and does not have power brakes.

Don't have the original valve covers or air filter housing.

 

Summary:

The car is 52 years old and is far from perfect.  It needs some attention. but I think can be a great car for anyone that wants to put a little time into it.  I have some catalogs that I will put in the car. along with some repair manuals.  I will try to answer any questions related to the car to the best of my ability.  Below is a link that will take you to some higher resolution photos and videos of the car.

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible - High Resolution Photos/Videos

 

$500 deposit required within 48 hours of close of the auction.  

 

General Disclaimer:

All vehicle descriptions are based on information that is to the best of my knowledge. The seller shall not be responsible for any incorrect description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects.  

Vehicle is being sold as is with no warranty expressed. written or implied.

It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied their self as to the condition and value. The buyer accepts responsibility for all defects known and unknown by the seller at the time of sale. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyers request prior to the close of sale.

The seller is not and should not be considered expert. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

 

The buyer is responsible for all shipping cost associated with delivery.  

 

 

                 

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