1965 Ford Mustang

The 289ci V-8 American Muscle powerplant is original to the vehicle and has about 12,000 miles on it since rebuild – This is a C-Code 289ci V-8 engine upgraded with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and intake manifold

The original 3-Speed “3.03” Toploader has also been rebuilt with the engine and operates smoothly in the car

The rear end is also the original 2.80:1 Standard Differential

Original color was Prairie Bronze with the black-on-black vinyl and trim

The color of the mustang was converted to a pearlescent Wimbledon white with painted pearlescent blue racing stripes to resemble the'65 GT-350 paint scheme. The engine was dressed up to appear as a GT-350 by bolt-on modifications such as engine air filter and valve covers; remaining components are original to the vehicle such as the block and oil pan. The cooling system is original and function properly without overheating the car. Alternator was replaced about 300 miles ago from the original '65 alternator; along with battery. This car houses its original drum brakes all around which work perfectly. During the restoration, new spark plugs, wires and distributor have also been installed along with new fuel lines and new gas tank. Interior was restored completely with the exception of glove box, dashboard gauge cluster and seat hardware. New blue seats, blue carpet, and white headliner was added along with the dashboard repainted and minor white/blue trim pieces replaced. In addition to the interior, the original cooling/heating fan work and an aftermarket AM/FM radio was installed. Exterior paint is in excellent condition, chrome is not chipped or rusted; glass is also in excellent condition. Body work was done by a professional body shop while mechanical work was majorly done by myself. Exhaust headers were changed for dual long tube headers and modified to allow for 2 ½ inch dual side exhaust. American Racing wheels are paired with BF Goodrich T/A radial tires with raised white letters; tread is in good condition. The only inoperable piece is the speedometer and odometer, this is due to a failure at the speedometer drive gear within the transmission tail-housing; tachometer, original temperature gauge, aftermarket temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge are all operational and accurate .Odometer and speedometer failed during a trip to Vermont and all miles since then have been properly recorded for accuracy.

Decoded Data Plate:

Body

63A

Fastback with Standard Interior

Color

P

Prairie Bronze

Trim

26

Black Vinyl with Black Trim

Date

26Q

26th of March

District Code (DSO)

15

Newark

Axle

6

2.80:1 Standard Differential

Transmission

1

3-Speed “3.03” Toploader

Decoded VIN:

5

Year

1965

T

Assembly Plant

Metuchen, New Jersey

09

Body Style

Fastback

C

Engine

289ci V-8

144141

Unit Number

Car #44,140 Built in 1965

Car is currently located in New York City, feel free to contact me for any additional photos, videos, questions or to schedule a time to visit the vehicle. I will periodically attend local car shows in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut areas; please contact me to verify which event I will be attending at any particular weekend.Ask for Alan at (917) 485-3299.

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