1965 Ford Mustang Hardtop This Classic is a Head Turner It Runs GREAT, Extensively Restored This classic American head turner is nearly completely rebuilt, from the ground up, and has a custom high performance rebuilt 302 V8 motor that replaced the original motor. The custom dual exhaust has a low and rich rumble that sounds amazing without being overwhelming. The current owner has enjoyed this car since 1987, He purchased it at the Carlisle PA car show. Paperwork and all documentation for all work done on the car since purchased in 87. The car was in garage storage for the better part of 30 years, but driven occasionally and started regularly. Here are some more details: This classic beauty is almost completely rebuilt restored from the ground up. This car looks, runs, and sounds amazing, it is road ready, and is currently on the road. Super clean engine compartment trunk area both have great eye appeal. Older restore on interior but is still in great shape, with a brand new glove box. Custom after-market gauges for oil pressure and engine temp. Less than 5000 miles on complete engine rebuild. The replacement engine is a 302 V8, it was dipped in acid bored .30 over. All engine parts are new, including pistons, push rods, rockers, etc. Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold racing camshaft, Holley carburetor. Black Jack headers, custom dual exhaust, Ford Mustang valve covers. American Racing Outlaw II aluminum wheels, brand new brakes. Brand new BF Goodrich raised white letter tires. Brand new battery, brand new headlights, brand new hood hinges. Brand new gas tank. new windshield, new wipers, new antenna, new side mirror.
The first-generation Ford Mustang was manufactured by Ford from March 1964 until 1973. The introduction of the Mustang created a new class of automobile known as the pony car. The Mustangs styling, with its long hood and short deck, proved wildly popular and inspired a host of imitators.
It was initially introduced as a hardtop and convertible with the fastback version put on sale in August 1964. At the time of its introduction, the Mustang, sharing its underpinnings with the Falcon, was slotted into a compact car segment.
With each revision, the Mustang saw an increase in overall dimensions and in engine power. The 1971 model saw a drastic redesign to its predecessors. After an initial surge, sales were steadily declining, as Ford began working on a new generation Mustang. With the onset of the 1973 oil crisis, Ford was prepared, having already designed the smaller Mustang II for the 1974 model year. This new car had no common components with preceding models.
The standard interior features of the 1965 Mustang included adjustable driver and passenger bucket seats, an AM radio, and a floor mounted shifter in a variety of color options. Ford added additional interior options during the 1965 model year. The Interior Decor Group was popularly known as "Pony Interior" due to the addition of embossed running ponies on the seat fronts, and also included integral armrests, woodgrain appliqu accents, and a round gauge cluster that would replace the standard Falcon instrumentation. Also available were sun visors, a (mechanical) remote-operated mirror, a floor console, and a bench seat. Ford later offered an under-dash air-conditioning unit, and discontinued the vinyl with cloth insert seat option, offered only in early 1965 models. One option designed strictly for fun was the Rally-Pac. Introduced in 1963 after Ford's success at that year's Monte Carlo Rally and available on other Ford and Mercury compacts and intermediates, the Rally-Pac was a combination clock and tachometer mounted to the steering column. It was available as a factory ordered item for US$69.30. Installed by a dealer, the Rally-Pac cost US$75.95.A 14" rim option was available for Rally-Pac and GT350R vehicles widening front and rear track to 57.5". Reproductions are presently available from any number of Mustang restoration parts sources. A compass, rear seat belts, A/C, and back-up lights were also optional
