Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 138
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Chassis no. 5F08A753582
Sold for US$36,960 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 138
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Chassis no. 5F08A753582
Chassis no. 5F08A753582
289ci OHV V8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
225bhp at 4,400rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes
* Nicely presented luxurious 1965 Convertible example
* Equipped with an A-code 289 V8 engine
* Desirable factory options
* An American Pony Car icon
* Finished in Wimbledon White over Red Luxury 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 Wimbledon White over a luxury red interior, this desirable midyear '65 Mustang is being offered from the consigner after ownership since approximately 2013. This beautiful droptop left the Dearborn, Michigan factory on June 5th, 1965 and equipped with an A-code 289ci V8, which was an easy choice for the performance V8s available from the Ford options list. 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 to be delivered to the Kansas City area when new and was optioned with the C-4 automatic transmission with a 3.00:1 differential, perfect for city driving.
The recipient of older restoration work, this Pony car still shows very nicely today, with lots of desirable options. With the summer coming soon, this would be a wonderful driver to enjoy with the top down while enjoying the glorious 289 V8 soundtrack. Surely an excellent addition for any collection.
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