1965 Ford Mustang Convertible "A" Code 289 V8 4 Speed Restored
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
1965 Mustang Convertible V8 289 4V "A-Code" 4 speed
Recently restored from the ground up, first year Mustang convertible. The car is the highly desirable factory "A" Code with a power top and a 4-speed transmission. The car is a stunning color combination with a Rangoon Red exterior and Red & White Pony Interior. The car was highly optioned from the factory with a coveted Rally Pac, Styled Steel Wheels, Remote Side view mirror, full-length console, etc. The car spent most of its life in the southern California desert and is virtually rust free. All body panels and frame are original. The 289 4-barrel engine was rebuilt by the previous owner along with the 4-speed top loader. The car also has an upgraded 9" Ford rear with 3:55 gears. Runs and drives like a dream. Very fun car, perfect for car shows and reliable to be driven anywhere. Always garaged and never exposed to the elements. I purchased the car and performed a ground up restoration. Nearly everything on this car has been replaced or restored in the past 3 years. Every single wire in the car is new, interior is new, etc., etc. Only the highest quality parts have been used (Scott Drake, FordMoCo, ACP, etc.) The car was painted in 2014 with PPG Rangoon Red. There is one small air bubble in the paint (see last pic) and a very small "crumb size" chip on the trunk lid.
Please feel free to ask questions. I encourage you to come and see the car if you are serious. Buyer can ship the car at his/her own expense. I will require payment in the form of a bank check or cash before you take delivery. $500 PayPaldeposit due within 48 hours of auction end.
Here is a link to additional photos:
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Following is a list of Items that I have replaced/restored (I'm sure I am missing a few).
Exterior
- •Fresh PPG Rangoon Red Paint job in 2014
- •All New Chrome (Bumpers, Door Handles, Door Locks, Trunk Lock & Bezel)
- •New Badges
- •New GT Exhaust Trumpets & Trim Rings
- •New Scott Drake 15" Styled Steel Wheels and BFG TA Radial Tires
- •New Exterior Lighting (Back-up Lights, Parking Lights, Headlights)
- •New Convertible Top in 2014
- •New Windshield
- •All New Weather stripping throughout car
Interior
- •New TMI Red & White Pony Upholstery with new Seat Foam.Seat Frames were painted before upholstering
- •New TMI Door Panels & Repainted Doors
- •New ACC Carpet w/Mass Backing, Kick Panels, & Door Sills
- •New Ford Tooling Dash Pad
- •New Retrosound Bluetooth Stereo and Speaker (Looks like 1965 with 2017 technology - Handsfree calling, Satellite Radio Compatible, etc.)
- •New Seatbelts
- •New Sunvisors
- •New Rearview mirror
- •New Interior Quarter Panel Upholstery
- •New Door Handles and Window Cranks
- •Original Full Length Console Restored to Original Condition
- •Restored Gauges
- •Repainted Dash with all new Chrome Bezels
- •Original Glove Box Door Restored
- •New TMI Convertible Top Boot (Red)
- •New Plaid ACC Trunk mat (Burtex material, just like the original)
- •One of the cars original styled steel wheels is mounted to the spare tire in the trunk
Electrical
- •All wiring is brand new (Engine Harness & Fuse Box, Dash Harness, Taillight Harness, Convertible Top Harness)
- •All switches are brand new - (Turn Signal Switch, Convertible Top Switch, Headlight Switch, Heater Switch, Ignition Switch)
- •New Alternator, Voltage Regulator & Solenoid
Mechanical
- •Engine rebuilt by previous owner
- •New Clutch & Flywheel
- •Rebuilt Holley 4 barrel Carb
- •HIPO Headers
- •Cobra Intake
- •New Water pump, Thermostat and Thermostat Housing
- •New Harmonic Balancer
- •New Pulleys (Water pump & Crank)
- •New Fuel Pump
- •New Oil Pan & Pick-up
- •Petronix Ignition
- •Petronix Coil
- •New Flow master 2 Chamber Exhaust
- •New Master Brake Cylinder
- •New Drum Brakes
- •New Brake Lines and Fuel Lines
- •New Radiator
- •New Heater Core and Restored Heater Box
- •New Heater Hoses
- •New Radiator Hoses
- •New Battery
- •New Convertible Top Pump Motor, Hoses and Ram Cylinders
- •New Gas Tank & Fuel Sending UnitNew KYB Gas Shocks all around
- •New Shifter bushings
- Condition: Used
- Make: Ford
- Model: Mustang
- Type: Convertible
- Trim: Convertible
- Year: 1965
- Mileage: 87,300
- VIN: 5F08A383026
- Color: Red
- Engine size: 289
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Red
- Options: Convertible
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!