1965 Ford Mustang Convertible - Midnight Blue - 289ci V8, 4-Speed Top Loader, Rally-Pac - Restored
1965 Ford Mustang convertible, midnight blue with cream soft top and cream interior, 289ci V8 with Edelbrock carburettor fitted (original carb retained, vendor advises), 4-speed top loader manual transmission, Rally-Pac column tachometer and clock pod, left-hand drive, 4 seats.
Description
Ford sold over 680,000 Mustangs in the 1965 model year alone, and the convertible body style was the one everyone actually wanted. Today the first-generation Mustang convertible sits as one of the most universally recognised classic cars in the world, and for good reason. They look right, they feel right, and with the correct specification they drive right too. This example has the combination that serious buyers look for: 289ci V8, 4-speed top loader manual gearbox, and the desirable Rally-Pac factory option bringing a column-mounted tachometer and clock pod to the instrument cluster. That trio is not just desirable, it is genuinely rare to find all three together.
Photos show a quality restoration throughout. The midnight blue paint carries deep gloss across all panels with consistent colour and straight body lines. The chrome front and rear bumpers, running horse grille badge, and all side trim and badging present in excellent condition. The 289 fender badge and Mustang running horse door badge are both present and correct. The engine bay has been detailed to a period-correct standard, with the ochre-painted valve covers and matching 289 air cleaner presenting correctly. Vendor advises the engine has been overhauled, the 4-speed top loader gearbox rebuilt, and the differential rebuilt, with an Edelbrock carburettor fitted and the original carburettor retained. A FoMoCo branded oil filter is fitted. The undercarriage has been freshly painted in black and presents cleanly. Inside, the cream parchment vinyl bucket seats are freshly upholstered in the correct vertical pleat pattern, matching the door panels and rear seat. Navy blue loop carpet is clean and unworn. The Rally-Pac column pod is clearly visible with both the tachometer and clock operational. The 4-speed top loader shifter sits in the centre console. The cream soft top is fitted and appears serviceable. The convertible boot cover shows light soiling consistent with use post-restoration. The guide of $58,000 to $75,000 reflects where solid restored examples with the 289/4-speed/Rally-Pac combination are trading in the current market.
Features
* 289ci V8 engine, overhauled (vendor advises)
* Edelbrock carburettor fitted, original carburettor retained (vendor advises)
* 4-speed top loader manual transmission, rebuilt (vendor advises)
* Rally-Pac column pod with tachometer and clock, factory option
* Rear differential rebuilt (vendor advises)
* Convertible body with cream soft top, operational
* Cream parchment vinyl bucket seats, front and rear, freshly upholstered
* Cream vinyl door panels with running horse accents
* Navy blue loop carpet, clean
* Centre console with 4-speed shifter
* Period-correct 3-spoke steering wheel with Mustang horn button
* Original-style instrument cluster
* 289 fender badge, correct and intact
* Running horse Mustang door badge, correct and intact
* Magnum 500-style alloy wheels with modern performance tyres
* Chrome front and rear bumpers, grille, and all side trim, presenting well
* All chrome replaced new (vendor advises)
* Spare wheel present (vendor advises)
* Left-hand drive
Condition Notes
* Restored example. Upholstery, carpet, and soft top are replacement items to period-correct specification.
* Convertible soft top boot cover shows light soiling consistent with use post-restoration.
Specifications
Year: 1965
Make/Model: Ford Mustang
Body: Convertible
Engine: 289ci V8 (overhauled, vendor advises)
Transmission: 4-speed top loader manual (rebuilt, vendor advises)
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Colour: Midnight Blue
Interior: Cream parchment vinyl
Seats: 4
Steering: Left-hand drive
Price Guide: $58,000 - $75,000
Location: Villawood, NSW
Chassis: 5F08D124286
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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