1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Restored Modern 302 w/Overdrive AC Rust Free Rare

Ford Mustang 1965 Description

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Southern CA Car

Completely Restored
Rust Free

VIN#5F08A365309

Poppy Red

Black Vinyl Interior

Nice Solid Driver #2-
92303Original Miles

15K miles on Drivetrain

289 V8 A-Code (Originally)

302 V8 (Currently)
Aluminum Heads

Holley Hi Performance 4-barrel
Edelbrock Manifold
Ceramic Coated Headers
Flowmaster Mufflers
(Great Sound)

C4 Automatic Overdrive
(great gas mileage compared to orig 289)

Power Brakes
Air Conditioning
(blows Ice Cubes)
Power Top
Factory Chrome Pony Rally Wheels
Pony Interior Seats
GT Fluted Exhaust Pipes thru Valance
Pioneer AM/FM CD Detachable Face Stereo
iPod Connection

BF Goodrich T/A Radials

(like brand new)

NO RUST/NEVER HIT BODY
EXTREMELY STRAIGHT
(look at the shut lines in pictures)
SOLID ZERO RUST UNDERCARRIAGE
RUNS GREAT
Very Nice Robbins Top

Paint: 8.8
Chrome Bumpers: 9.8

Door Handles: 8.0 (original)

Stainless Trim: 9.2

Interior: 8.5
Top: 9.5

Rear Plastic Window 9.2

Engine Running: 9.9

Transmission: 9.9

Steering & Handling: 9.9

A/C: 10

VIN Decode:

5F08A365309

5 - 1965

F - Dearborn, I

08 - Convertible

A - 289 4V V8

365309 - Unit Number

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The 1965 & 66 Mustang is certainly one of the icons of 60's classics and appreciating nicely over time. These cars aren't "outrageously" priced yet and are great fun to own, rive or show.

I am helping a friend sell this car and have put quite a few miles on it and know if well. I have been taking cars apart and putting them back together for over 30 years. My passion is old Corvettes, orsche’s and Mustangs. I have been involved extensively in restorations as well as judging cars at high-end Concour Meets.. I am extremely picky and know what I am looking at and how to describe it to another car guy. If there is something you don’t understand or want to know, lease pick up the phone and call me and I will give you the complete rundown as I know it. Frank 949-310-6262.

This Poppy Red Convertible is a solid rust free Southern California, traight and runs awesome. The car came from the factory with Standard Interior that has been upgraded to the Pony Insert Interior Seats. Also, he trumpet exhausts were added to the car.

The car was built in Dearborn and was garaged in Southern CA for the last 20 years. Prior to that the history is unknown, ut unlikely it ever spent any time in a rust area because the underside and quarter panels in this car look like they have always been in a dry environment. They are nearly pristine.

The current owner has had the car for about ten years and has done most all of the mechanicals during that time.

The body is very straight, ake a hard look at the shut-lines all the way around the car. It does not appear to have ever been wrecked or had any significant body damage. Take a look at the bottom rear corner panel lips that tuck under the car; as nice as you will find.

There is just a small amount of rust at the front corner of the passenger door in the typical spot, t is really small, bout one-fifth the size of a penny.

The paint was done around 2006 and around $7K was spent.

It was a good job and has held up well. It's not perfect but a good 8.8 out of 10. The paint is smooth and shiny, wo stage paint. The chrome was redone at the time and still looks like brand new. The door handles and outside mirror may be original and are not in as good of shape as the bumpers, ut are very presentable.

There were no major dents or even dings in the car, o there was no need for bondo in the car anywhere other than a skim coat before paint. Take a look at the pictures of the underside of the doors where Mustangs are notoriously rusty… they are totally rust free. Bring your magnets and go over the whole car if you like. . . it's solid all the way around. Is it a concour paint job, bsolute perfection? no… but it’s a really nice driver quality paint job that is mirror like in finish. This car would be a great local car show type of car, ut definitely not concour (again, am picky).

The mechanicals on the car are superb. The car starts easily, uns smooth and has plenty of power. It drives straight down the road at 75 mph with no shakes or vibrations. The transmission shifts smoothly and does not slip or malfunction in any way.

Most of the work was done by Al Sparks in San Juan Capistrano. Al is well known in this area for very high quality work. A lot of money was spent on the drivetrain in this car and it runs and drives like a new car. The 302 blows away a 289 from a performance standpoint and Al is big on performance and beefed this thing up to run like a real Muscle Car. The 4 speed overdrive transmission is way better than the original. It gets way better gas mileage than an original setup. The sound from the headers and killer exhaust system is just right, ot too loud and just the right amount of throaty muscle sound, ut certainly not obnoxious in any way. Over $12K was spent on the motor and trans in this car, nother $1200 on the headers and exhaust system. There are less than 15K miles on the car since the complete rebuilt.

Okay, t’s not the original 289… SO WHAT!! get out and drive this car to New York City and back and blow off anyone along the way. This modern 302 and trans set-up is head and shoulders better than an original 289 A-Code with three speed setup.

The AC on this car is TOO cold, ou actually have to dial it back. I am not familiar with the compressor on the car but it looks like it is from Japan, xplains why it works so well.

The car now has a high-end Sony AM/FM CD Stereo with iPod connector.

The undercarriage is very original and basically untouched. It has not been detailed but it is also not hiding anything. The floors are all original and as solid as the day it came out of the factory. The front end looks to have been all completely rebuilt in the not too distant past. The rear brake cylinders were just redone along with the Master Cylinder. The car stops straight and true with authority.

This is a solid driver, ith a rust free body and chassis that runs great. The modern crate 302 and 4-speed overdrive transmission makes this car extremely reliable and fast.

The Interior is solid driver condition, ot perfect but certainly an 8.5 out of ten. Zero tears or rips. It is probably older and therefore not the ultra-cheap type materials that they use today. The seats almost look identical to the original materials that were used. If I had to guess I would say the interior was probably done in the mid 90’s to early 2000’s when they were still using US made materials of a very high standard. The door panels have a few chips on the them and could use a little touching up. The headliner is like brand new. The top is relatively new, he rear window is clear. The power top operates perfectly in either direction.

The steering wheel is not original to the car, ut it is wood and beefy for easy gripping since it is not a power steering equipped car, ut it really doesn’t need it. These cars with a set of radials are easy to steer in close areas and you have much more road feel on the freeway without power steering.

There's just no such thing as an early Mustang that isn't a great car. Fun to drive, ith plenty of power, nd striking good looks, ven 50 years later, nd it's hard to imagine a better hobby car. The strength of the aftermarket suggests that they are some of the most popular cars in history, nd when you see a nicely restored one like this little convertible it's easy to understand why.

If you are in the Southern California area feel free to stop by and check out this nice complete, ust free example. I am in San Clemente and would be happy to show you the car and take for a test drive.

If you are looking for a really fun car with great power to DRIVE and have fun then this may just be the right car for you. Not a trailer queen but definitely a car you would be proud of at any local or Mustang Club type of event.

If you have any further questions feel free to call Frank at 949-310-6262.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed.

The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, e can arrange to have a qualified, ndependent, rofessional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). It is the buyers responsibility to verifythat all of the sellers information and claims about the car are true and correct prior to the sale of the vehicle. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT.
Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, nd make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1000.00deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!), ank check, ashier's check, r bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 7d days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier'scheck, r bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). PayPal will not be accepted as a form of payment for either the deposit or the final payment. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, ell it to the next high bidder, r sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Once the final balance has been paid, itle transfer paperwork will be initiated.
Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, e will gladly cooperate, ou can locate shippers by doing a search for “auto shippers”. We have relationships with both domestic and international shippers should you need some assistance.

This vehicle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, xpressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, uthenticity, enuineness, r defects herein, nd makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, mperfection, efect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Please Check My Feedback- I value my 100% positive rating, nd will do my best to keep it.

The winning bidder should have the car insured from the time the final payment is made to us. Once final payment is made, e will exercise a generally accepted standard of care, ut the buyer assumes all liability and risk once the final payment is made.
Before delivery of the vehicle, he winning bidder must provide a photocopy of a valid driver’s license. Delivery is defined as the time at which physical possession of the car is transferred from us, he seller, o the buyer or the buyers’ agent or chosen transport company.
If you are not sure about something, lease ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.
Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed.

The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, e can arrange to have a qualified, ndependent, rofessional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). It is the buyers responsibility to verifythat all of the sellers information and claims about the car are true and correct prior to the sale of the vehicle. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT.
Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, nd make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1000.00deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!), ank check, ashier's check, r bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 7d days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier'scheck, r bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). PayPal will not be accepted as a form of payment for either the deposit or the final payment. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, ell it to the next high bidder, r sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Once the final balance has been paid, itle transfer paperwork will be initiated.
Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, e will gladly cooperate, ou can locate shippers by doing a search for “auto shippers”. We have relationships with both domestic and international shippers should you need some assistance.

This vehicle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, xpressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, uthenticity, enuineness, r defects herein, nd makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, mperfection, efect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Please Check My Feedback- I value my 100% positive rating, nd will do my best to keep it.

The winning bidder should have the car insured from the time the final payment is made to us. Once final payment is made, e will exercise a generally accepted standard of care, ut the buyer assumes all liability and risk once the final payment is made.
Before delivery of the vehicle, he winning bidder must provide a photocopy of a valid driver’s license. Delivery is defined as the time at which physical possession of the car is transferred from us, he seller, o the buyer or the buyers’ agent or chosen transport company.
If you are not sure about something, lease ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.