LOT 165
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Chassis no. 5F08D143605
Sold for US$224,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 165
From the estate of Tom Petty
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Chassis no. 5F08D143605
Chassis no. 5F08D143605
289ci OHV V8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
210bhp at 4,400rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes
*Purchased by legendary musician Tom Petty over 20 years ago
*Nicely restored '1964.5' example in excellent running order
*Equipped with the first year only D-code V8 engine
*Desirable factory options
*An American Pony Car icon from an American music icon
*Finished in Rangoon Red over White/Red Interior
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 CAR OFFERED
Resplendent in its original shade of Rangoon Red over a deluxe white and red interior, this desirable early '65 (aka "1964 ½) Mustang is being offered directly from the wife of the legendary musician, Tom Petty. This beautiful droptop left the Dearborn, Michigan factory equipped with the rarely seen D-code 289ci V8, which was an intermediate choice for the performance V8s available from the Ford options list, and only offered on these early cars. Breathing through a throat four-barrel carburetor, this engine was able to be run on a variety of fuel octanes and was slightly more refined than the solid-lifter K-Code engine. According to the trim tag, this convertible was optioned with an automatic transmission, perfect for city driving and especially handy when cruising Ventura Boulevard to The King's Highway, or out in the country among the Wildflowers.
Mr. Petty acquired this Mustang in 2002 and it has been driven sparingly during its time in the Petty family. The recipient of prior restoration work, it shows very nicely today, with lots of desirable options and authentic detailing. With the summer driving season upon us, there is no better excuse to drop the top, crank up the radio and go Runnin' Down a Dream in this iconic cruiser, offered directly from the family of one of Americas most beloved rock n' rollers.
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