1965 Ford Mustang

289 cu.in. Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

5r07c150918

Clear

Gasoline

Production of the 1965 Mustang (VIN coded by Ford and titled as 1965 models[8]) began in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964[9] and the car was introduced to the public on April 17, 1964[10] at the New York World's Fair.[11] It is Ford's third oldest nameplate[citation needed] currently in production next to the F-Series pickup truck line (which has undergone major nameplate changes over the years) and the Falcon that is still in production in Australia. Executive stylist John Najjar, who was a fan of the World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane, is credited by Ford to have suggested the name.[12] He was involved in design work on the prototype Ford Mustang I. An alternative view was that Robert J. Eggert, Ford Division market research manager, first suggested the Mustang name. Eggert, a breeder of quarterhorses, received a birthday present from his wife of the book, The Mustangs by J. Frank Dobie in 1960. Later, the book’s title gave him the idea of adding the “Mustang” name for Ford’s new concept car. The designer preferred Cougar or Torino (and an advertising campaign using the Torino name was actually prepared), while Henry Ford II wanted T-bird II.[13] As the person responsible for Ford’s research on potential names, Eggert added “Mustang” to the list to be tested by focus groups; “Mustang,” by a wide margin, came out on top under the heading: “Suitability as Name for the Special Car.”[14][15] The name could not be used in Germany,[16] however, because it was owned by Krupp, which had manufactured trucks between 1951 and 1964 with the name Mustang. Ford refused to buy the name for about US$10,000 from Krupp at the time. Kreidler, a manufacturer of mopeds, also used the name, so Mustang was sold in Germany as the "T-5" until December 1978. Here before you up for auction is a very clean early 1965 Ford Mustang with factory 289 cubic inch with factory automatic transmission. The Mustang is extremely clean and a original native northern California car. Red on Red, you can't miss the 'ol Mustang coming down the road. The car is 100% solid and get's looks and comments everywhere it goes. The motor is dialed and detailed, you will be proud to lift the hood at any car show. Everything works as it should the Mustang is car show road worthy as you see it. I have taken detailed pictures of the Mustang to show how straight and solid this classic is. If there is a specific picture you would like to see that I have not taken, please ask. Please feel free to email me or call me direct at (650) 400-8836 with any questions and or comments you may have. The Mustang is located here in the San Francisco bay area and is available to be seen in person, please call for a appointment to see the Mustang in person. Bid with confidence and bid often, thanks for the interest, good luck on the auction, and as always....Happy Bidding!!!!