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1965 Ford Mustang$26,995

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Price: $26,995
Contact: View Original Ad from Hemmings
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Price Analysis: Good Deal, 12.0% below market avg. What's this?
This 1965 Ford Mustang convertible hits all the right buttons: a bright red Mustang convertible with a 289 and just ONE OWNER. If youve been waiting for the right one to show upand#44; here it is.<br /> <br /> According to the door tagand#44; this Mustang is still wearing its original-spec code J Rangoon Red. To be honestand#44; this is probably the car most folks imagine when you say 1965 Mustang convertible and theres no shame in being Americas favorite convertible. The cleanand#44; straightforward lines of the 1965 Mustang always look best in redand#44; making it look as quick and agile as it actually is. The finish has some age on itand#44; but is holding up well; besidesand#44; who can blame the owner for driving and enjoying the car for the past 51 years? Its still a great cruiser that will draw an appreciative crowd at the local cruise night and the tidy bodywork gives away nothing to the newer cars. The paint is a combination of original and repainted areasand#44; as the quarters were repaired about 25 years agoand#44; but it certainly looks to have been done properly and professionally. Theres nice chromeand#44; including the 1965 grille with cross bars and both bumpersand#44; as well as all the correct emblems and badges. Its still the ultimate summer time fun machine and this one matches that description perfectly: comfortableand#44; casualand#44; and ready to have fun.<br /> <br /> Staying true to the original code 65 Red Crinkle Vinyl with Pony Interiorand#44; the seat upholstery and seat belts were replaced several years ago but have been protected from the sun ever sinceand#44; and it shows. The workmanship is very well done and the seat covers fit snugly without any wrinkles. And while the carpets do show some fade in the typical areasand#44; time has been quite easy on them and they remain in quite good condition. Its got the GT-spec 5-gauge instrument paneland#44; which surprisingly was original equipment on this car as it was part of a custom interior package which included the gauges and fancier door panels. Cool! A modern AM/FM radio is in the dash and were pleased to say that everything works properly on this carand#44; suggesting that its led a very easy life. The white vinyl top uses a crystal clear plastic rear window and stows under a matching red boot thats unquestionably original. The trunk might have been treated to a new mat at some pointand#44; but thats original Rangoon Red paint in thereand#44; more evidence of a super clean survivor.<br /> <br /> Theres no way to determine matching numbers in an early Mustangand#44; but when you get it from the original ownerand#44; you know that its the originaland#44; numbers-matching C-code 289. It was rebuilt a few years agoand#44; but they left the tinwork largely original and we have to say the patina is kind of appealing. On the other handand#44; you can see a lot of new stuffand#44; including beltsand#44; hosesand#44; water pumpand#44; ignition componentsand#44; and even the radiator. The C4 3-speed automatic transmission is the perfect companion to the easy-cruising 2-barrel 289 and it has a robust feeling that encourages you to have fun. Underneath youll find all the factory convertible reinforcements are in place and in good order and with 2.80 gears out backand#44; its a great candidate for road trips. Its also worth noting that it carries factory power steeringand#44; which makes it easy to handleand#44; as well as beautiful styled steel wheels with 195/70/14 Goodyear radials.<br /> <br /> Its also nicely documented with the original window stickerand#44; maintenance recordsand#44; and other paperwork. This awesome Mustang is ideal for cruising and will draw a crowd everywhere it goes. Call today!