1965 Ford Mustang K-Code Convertible

Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction|2 June 2019, 11:00 EDT|Greenwich

1965 Ford Mustang K-Code Convertible
Chassis no. 5R09K140664

289ci OHV K-Code HiPo V8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
271bhp at 5,600rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes

*Equipped with the most powerful V8 available in the Mustang
*Desirable factory options
*An American Pony Car icon
*Contrary to popular belief, you needn't slow your Mustang down

THE FORD MUSTANG

Introduced in April 1964 at the New York World's Fair, and conceived by Lee Iacocca, the Ford Mustang created an overnight nationwide sensation. It offered a winning combination of sporting performance, personal luxury, and crisp styling that spawned a new 'Pony Car' market and encouraged stiff competition from Detroit's other major automakers. Part of the Mustang's appeal was the wide range of options; Ford offered the ability to truly personalize a Mustang. A buyer could specify anything from a relatively tame six-cylinder coupe to a fully equipped convertible with one of three high-performance V-8 engines. While Ford projected first year sales of around 100,000, this mark was reached in a mere four months, making the Mustang's introduction the most successful in automotive history. By 1966, one million Mustangs were being driven on American roads. To this day, the Mustang is the only one of the original pony cars, Camaro and Firebird included, to have remained in continuous production since its unveiling.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This Rangoon Red droptop left the San Jose, California factory equipped with the most potent V8 Ford offered in the 'Stang, the pavement shredding "Challenger High Performance" K-Code HiPo V8. Breathing through a throat four-barrel carburetor and featuring a 10.5:1 compression ratio, this premium fuel only mill put out over 70 extra ponies over the base V8 and just about double what one got from the straight six. Only one transmission was available with the K-Code, a four-speed manual rowed with a T-bar shifter, as is the case in this machine.

The current owner acquired this Pony Car from Edmond, Oklahoma in August of 2003 and has sparingly driven the car since purchase. The recipient of prior restoration work, it shows very nicely today. With the summer driving season upon us, there is no better way to take advantage of the weather and the roads than in a well optioned Mustang like this!

Saleroom notices

Please note, the correct chassis number is 5R08K140664 and tit

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