for sale 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe *SOLD*

[Matt Harwood]

 

*SOLD* Nice little 1965 Ford Mustang coupe with no stories. Sold new in Colorado and then migrated to New Mexico before coming to me, so it has never been rusty. One older repaint in correct code 5 Twilight Turquoise, otherwise a very original car. No frills, but even the base Mustangs look like a million bucks and this one is cheap to buy, cheap to drive, and cheap to maintain. The thrifty 200 cubic inch inline-6 is virtually indestructible and runs beautifully thanks to a full service. A 3-speed manual transmission makes it fun to drive and it all works rather well. Extensive recent work includes new clutch, new brakes, rebuilt front suspension, new shocks, new exhaust system, full tune-up, cleaned-out radiator, fresh hoses, new gas tank, rebuilt carburetor, new fuel pump, and recent radial tires, so it's 100% ready to drive and enjoy. Interior is original and in fantastic condition (I think the carpets might have been replaced when it was painted, they're just too nice). 69,543 miles are authentic (has an actual mile title), and it feels like a tight, solid, low-mileage car. It might have had a radio at some point (there's an antenna) but there's a block-off plate on the dash today. Dash pad and headliner are in excellent shape, not cooked by the desert sun, trunk correctly outfitted with plaid mat and brand-new full-sized spare with jack. Includes lots of spare parts, including two tires of some sort, receipts, and manuals.

 

Terrific little starter collectible that's welcome almost anywhere and remains eminently fun to own and drive. Nobody will know how cheap it really is, they'll just envy the person driving a cool vintage Mustang, and this one has exactly zero needs or issues. $17,900 and it's ready to go right now. Thanks for looking!

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Edited July 15, 2019 by Matt Harwood (see edit history)

[1957Birdman]

Hi Matt,

This is a great car for the price. Put bias ply tires on it and go win an AACA award. The interesting thing is that if it was a 1967 Camaro more often then not the six would be pulled and a V8 dropped in without any other mods. The Mustang is a different animal with a lot more mods required to convert to a V8 from the I-6. I owned a 1966 six cylinder convertible with an automatic and it was plenty peppy. Drive one and you will understand why Ford sold so many of them.

Lew Bachman,

1957 T-Bird Colonial White

[Robert G. Smits]

My wife had a 65 convertible with the I-6 and now has a 68 convertible with the I-6.  Great cars to drive and easy to maintain.  They draw a crowd at car show and shine events as many of the younger generation has never seen the engine compartment of the I-6 and didn't know it existed.  Also a great low budget entry to AACA and VMCCA touring.  I almost forgot to mention that the 68 has 230K miles on it.  Major overhaul at 170K.  Still looks good enough that it was shown at Amelia Island  about 10 years ago. Speedometer reads 30K and most people think it is original mileage. 

 

Edited March 7, 2019 by Robert G. Smits
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[Marty Roth]

18 minutes ago, Robert G. Smits said:

My wife had a 65 convertible with the I-6 and now has a 68 convertible with the I-6.  Great cars to drive and easy to maintain.  They draw a crowd at car show and shine events as many of the younger generation has never seen the engine compartment of the I-6 and didn't know it existed.  Also a great low budget entry to AACA and VMCCA touring.

 

Great comments, Bob, and we should all learn to appreciate and maintain the simpler models. 

I should have held on to some of my stuff in the past - (maybe the '14 Buick?).

Edited March 7, 2019 by Marty Roth (see edit history)

[kevin1221]

Nice car Matt...I'm sure it will sell quickly...

 

I owned a 1966 6 cylinder coupe for 18 years. Mine was a Sprint package car, part of the Million Mustang sales event. My car successfully competed in MCA (Mustang Club of America) and AACA shows. It recently won a Repeat Senior Grand National Award.

 

I sold this car to my brother, who currently still shows the car. It will be in Auburn this May.

 

Kevin

[JACK M]

In my misspent younger days  I had a 66 vert with the 200 and a three speed.

I drove the crap out of that thing.

After about 120000 miles the car was worn out but still ran well.

I put that 200 after some rings and bearings that it didn't really need into a 53 Windsor.

The tranny didn't like the heavy car so I put three speed from a Maverick in it and drove that contraption another 200K.

A car dealer around here ended up with it and the last I saw of it was a younger girl had bought it and was on her way to Utah. I am sure that car would have made the trip.

So if you are in Utah and happen across a 53 Chrysler with a Ford six in it you now know where it came from.

The 200 cid Ford has seven main bearings.

I often think about the neighbor that had a wrecked fastback that bought my worn out roller convertible from me for fifty bucks. I moved away and don't know what he ended up doing.

 

[Matt Harwood]

Thanks for all the nice words, guys. I think the 6-cylinder cars still represent outstanding value. Most people want a V8 but the six, particularly with a manual transmission, is not a dog by any means. And as Jack points out, that seven main bearing engine is virtually indestructible. Values are moving up on all Mustangs, but the T-code cars are still excellent bang for the buck, especially if you're looking for a car that asks for almost nothing in terms of maintenance and care. Feed it gas and change the oil once in a while and this Mustang will outlast us all.

 

Thanks!

[Bhigdog]

I need another car like I need another  ******* ( fill in the space) but if I did need one I'd take a real serious look at this one at that price..............Bob

[Matt Harwood]

Here's a video. Little guy runs great!

 

 

[Matt Harwood]

SOLD! Thank you!