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1965 Ford Mustang Coupe 1965 Ford Mustang 2dr HT Coupe 289 V8 4 spd ASK SELLER QUESTION Year 1965 Exterior Green Make Ford Interior White Model Mustang Price call for price Mileage 108492 VIN 5R07C179864 Engine 289 V8 Click on a thumbnail to view all photos in a new window 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe Owner is motivated to sell and has reduced the reserve for quick sale. Bid today on this rare, unmoliested and beautifuil classic, TODAY!Thank you for visiting another one of AUTOCHOICE Is Yours, LLC's exclusive listings! It is a rare occasion AUTOCHOICE has the privilege to represent a completely original untouched 1965 Mustang 2dr HT Coupe such as this one that is a two owner and been maintained on a regular basis and in near perfect mechanical condition with extremely low miles for the year. Just as I was preparing for the contract to sell this classic, the owner said he was replacing the windshield, it had a very small rock chip, I wouldn't have changed it, but he was bent on doing it. So, when he took it to the Windshield Doc to replace it, the technician called the owner and said, did you know this is the original windshield and the car has never been repainted? That is very unusual for a car of this vintage. He continued, I would replaced it with a Ford factory original. So, it was replaced with a Ford factory OEM. It is a very impressive car indeed. Please view all 100 plus photos carefully, they tell the story. When you see it in person, you will agree you won't find a nicer one. You want an original classic? This is the one, look no further. Call Don today (509) 301-1498 for a test drive appointment! You will be glad you did.Now, how about some MUSTANG history for your review: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mustang first generation 1965 Ford Mustang Overview Manufacturer Ford Production March 1964–June 1973 Model years 1965–1973 Assembly Dearborn, Michigan San Jose, California Metuchen, New Jersey Valencia, Venezuela Mexico City, Mexico[1][2] Body and chassis Class Pony car Body style 2-door hardtop 2-door fastback/sportsroof 2-door convertible Layout FR layout Related Ford Falcon Mercury Cougar Mercury Comet Ford Ranchero Chronology Successor Ford Mustang II Main article: Ford Mustang The first-generation Ford Mustang was manufactured by Ford from March 1964 until 1973. The introduction of the Mustang created a new class of automobile known as the pony car. The Mustang’s styling, with its long hood and short deck, proved wildly popular and inspired a host of imitators. It was initially introduced as a hardtop and convertible with the fastback version put on sale in August 1965. At the time of its introduction, the Mustang, sharing its underpinnings with the Falcon, was slotted into a compact car segment. With each revision, the Mustang saw an increase in overall dimensions and in engine power. The 1971 model saw a drastic redesign to its predecessors. After an initial surge, sales were steadily declining, as Ford began working on a new generation Mustang. With the onset of the 1973 oil crisis, Ford was prepared, having already designed the smaller Mustang II for the 1974 model year. This new car had no common components with preceding models. Conception and styling As Lee Iacocca's assistant general manager and chief engineer, Donald N. Frey was the head engineer for the Mustang project — supervising the development of the Mustang in a record 18 months from September 1962 to March 1964.[3][4] — while Iacocca himself championed the project as Ford Division general manager. Drawing on inspiration from the mid-engined Ford Mustang I concept vehicle, Lee Iacocca ordered development of a new "small car"[5] to vice-president of design at Ford, Eugene Bordinat. Bordinat tasked Ford's three design studios (Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, and Advanced Design) to create proposals for the new vehicle.[6] The design teams had been given five goals[7] for the design of the Mustang: It would seat four, have bucket seats and a floor mounted shifter, weigh no more than 2,500 pounds (1,100 kg) and be no more than 180 inches (4,572 mm) in length, sell for less than $2,500, and have multiple power, comfort, and luxury options. The Lincoln–Mercury design studio ultimately produced the winning design in the intramural contest, under Project Design Chief Joe Oros and his team of L. David Ash, Gale Halderman, and John Foster.[8][9] In a 2004 interview, Oros recalls the planning behind the design:[10] “ I told the team that I wanted the car to appeal to women, but I wanted men to desire it, too. I wanted a Ferrari-like front end, the motif centered on the front – something heavy-looking like a Maseratti [sic], but, please, not a trident – and I wanted air intakes on the side to cool the rear brakes. I said it should be as sporty as possible and look like it was related to European design. ” Oros added: “ I then called a meeting with all the Ford studio designers. We talked about the sporty car for most of that afternoon, setting parameters for what it should look like -- and what it should not look like -- by making lists on a large pad, a technique I adapted from the management seminar. We taped the lists up all around the studio to keep ourselves on track. We also had photographs of all the previous sporty cars that had been done in the Corporate Advanced studio as a guide to themes or ideas that were tired or not acceptable to management. Within a week we had hammered out a new design. We cut templates and fitted them to the clay model that had been started. We cut right into it, adding or deleting clay to accommodate our new theme, so it wasn't like starting all over. But we knew Lincoln-Mercury would have two models. And Advanced would have five, some they had previously shown and modified, plus a couple extras. But we would only have one model because Ford studio had a production schedule for a good many facelifts and other projects. We couldn't afford the manpower, but we made up for lost time by working around the clock so our model would be ready for the management review.[8] ” L. David Ash is often credited with the actual styling of the Mustang. Ash, in a 1985 interview speaking of the origin of the Mustang design, when asked the degree of his contribution, said: “ I would say substantial. However, anyone that says they designed the car by themselves, is wrong. Iacocca didn't design it. He conceived it. He's called the father of it, and, in that respect, he was. I did not design it in total, nor did Oros. It was designed by a design group. You look at the photograph taken at the award banquet for the Industrial Designers’ Society where the Mustang received the medal; it’s got Damon Woods in it (the group that did the interior), and Charlie Phaneuf (who was with Damon), and it’s got myself and John Foster (who was with me), it’s got (John) Najjar in it.[11] ” “ So nobody actually did the car, as such. Iacocca in his book flat out comes and says I did the car. It's right there in print, "It's Dave Ash's Mustang." Bordinat will tell you I did the car. This book tells you I did the car, but, in actual fact, I had a lot of help, and I don't think anyone ever does a car by himself, not in these times anyway.[11] ” Gale Haldeman, in a 2002 interview with Collectible Automobile, spoke of the Mustang's evolution through the Lincoln-Mercury studio: “ Dave Ash had started a clay model of the car. He had this very boxy, very stiff-looking car. Joe came back from a management conference, saw it, and said, "No, no, no, we're not going to do that!" That's when he came to me....he said, "...we've just been given an assignment by [Gene] Bordinat to do a proposal on a small car that Lee [Iaccoca] wants to build. We've got to do one, and I want you to work on that project." I went home and sketched some cars, and I took about five or six sketches with me the next morning and put them up on the board. ” “ We must have put 25 sketches on the board that morning, because Joe assigned three or four of us to do designs. Joe picked one of the sketches I did at home to be clay modeled....so we actually started over on [Dave Ash's] clay model with the theme from one of my designs, which had scoops on the sides and the hop-up quarter lines.[12] ” To decrease developmental costs, the Mustang used chassis, suspension, and drivetrain components derived from the Ford Falcon and Fairlane. It used a unitized platform-type frame from the 1964 Falcon, and welded box-section side rails, including welded crossmembers. Although hardtop Mustangs accounted for the highest sales, durability problems with the new frame led to the engineering of a convertible first, which ensured adequate stiffness. Overall length of the Mustang and Falcon was identical, although the Mustang's wheelbase was slightly shorter. With an overall width of 68.2 in (1,732 mm), it was 2.4 in (61 mm) narrower, yet the wheel track was nearly identical. Shipping weight, approximately 2,570 lb (1,166 kg) with the straight six-cylinder engine, was also similar to the Falcon. A fully equipped V8 model weighed approximately 3,000 lb (1,361 kg). Although most of the mechanical parts were from the Falcon, the Mustang's body was completely different; sporting a shorter wheelbase, wider track, lower seating position and lower overall height. An industry first, the "torque box" was an innovative structural system that greatly stiffened the Mustang's construction and helped contribute to better handling. Gale Haldeman spoke of the engineering and design of the car in his interview, stating: “ No one knew the Mustang was going to be as popular as it was, but it created a huge stir in the company. Everybody just loved it, even the engineers, though we must have bent 75 in-house engineering and manufacturing rules. The Mustang had the first floating bumpers. The whole front end was a die-casting with a floating hood. ” “ There were so many things the engineers said we shouldn't be doing, but they didn't want to change them either. There was so much enthusiasm right from the beginning. Even the drivers at the test track loved it. We would go there for meetings, and the crowds of people around it were huge. That was totally unusual, so we suspected the Mustang was going to be a hit. ” The idea for a fastback originated with Joe Oros as well, and was designed in Charlie Phaneuf's studio.[13] Haldeman recalls as follows:[13] “ We did it in secret. No one, including [Hal] Sperlich or Iacocca, saw it until it was finished. We cast it in fiberglass, painted it bright red, and then showed it to Iacocca. He said, "We've got to do it!" ” An additional 4-door model was designed by Dave Ash as a clay model, but was not considered.[5] 1964–1966 Mustang 1964–1966 1966 Ford Mustang Overview Production March 1964–July 1966 Assembly Dearborn, Michigan San Jose, California Metuchen, New Jersey Valencia, Venezuela Mexico City, Mexico[1][2] Designer Joe Oros David Ash Gale Haldeman Charlie Phaneuf (fastback) Philip T. Clark (Mustang I concept) John Najjar (Mustang I concept) Body and chassis Body style 2-door hardtop 2-door fastback 2-door convertible Related Shelby Mustang Powertrain Engine 170 cu in (2.8 L) Thriftpower I6 200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6 260 cu in (4.3 L) Windsor V8 289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor HiPo V8[14][15] Transmission 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 108 in (2,743 mm) Length 181.6 in (4,613 mm) Width 68.2 in (1,732 mm) Height 51.2 in (1,300 mm)[16] Curb weight 2,445 lb (1,109 kg) (base)[17] Since it was introduced five months before the normal start of the 1965 production year and manufactured alongside 1964 Ford Falcons and 1964 Mercury Comets, the earliest Mustangs are widely referred to as the 1964½ model.[18] Nevertheless, all "1964½" cars were given 1965 U.S. federal VIN numbers at the time of production, and - with limited exception to the earliest of promotional materials[19] - were marketed by Ford as 1965 models.[20] The low-end model hardtop used a "U-code" 170 cu in (2.8 L) straight-6 engine[21] borrowed from the Falcon, as well as a three-speed manual transmission and retailed for US$2,368. Standard equipment for the early 1965 Mustangs included black front seat belts, a glove box light, and a padded dash board.[22] Production began in March 1964 and official introduction following on April 17 at the 1964 World's Fair. Several changes to the Mustang occurred at the start of the normal 1965 model year production, five months after its introduction. These cars are known as "late 65's," and were built after factory retooling in August 1964. The engine lineup was changed, with a 200 cu in (3.3 L) "T-code" engine that produced 120 hp (89 kW; 122 PS). Production of the "F-code" 260 cu in (4.3 L) engine ceased when the 1964 model year ended. It was replaced with a new 200 hp (150 kW) "C-code" 289 cu in (4.7 L) engine with a two-barrel carburetor as the base V8. An "A-code" 225 hp (168 kW; 228 PS) four-barrel carbureted version was next in line, followed by the unchanged "Hi-Po" "K-code" 271 hp (202 kW; 275 PS) 289. The DC electrical generator was replaced by a new AC alternator on all Fords (a way to distinguish a 1964 from a 1965 is to see if the alternator light on the dash says "GEN" or "ALT"). The Mustang GT version was introduced as the "GT Equipment Package" and included a V8 engine (most often the 225 hp (168 kW; 228 PS) 289), grille-mounted fog lamps, rocker panel stripes, and disc brakes. In the interior the GT option added a different instrument panel that included a speedometer, fuel gauge, temp. gauge, oil pressure gauge and ammeter in five round dials (the gauges were not marked with numbers, however.)[23] A four-barrel carbureted engine was now available with any body style. Additionally, reverse lights were an option added to the car from August 1964 production. The Mustang was originally available as either a hardtop or convertible, but during the car's early design phases a fastback model was strongly considered. In 1965, the Shelby Mustang was born, it was available only in newly introduced fastback body version with its swept-back rear glass and distinctive ventilation louvers.[24] The standard interior features of the 1965 Mustang included adjustable driver and passenger bucket seats, an AM radio, and a floor mounted shifter in a variety of color options. Ford added additional interior options during the 1965 model year. The Interior Decor Group was popularly known as "Pony Interior" due to the addition of embossed running ponies on the seat fronts, and also included integral armrests, woodgrain appliqué accents, and a round gauge cluster that would replace the standard Falcon instrumentation. Also available were sun visors, a (mechanical) remote-operated mirror, a floor console, and a bench seat. Ford later offered an under-dash air-conditioning unit, and discontinued the vinyl with cloth insert seat option, offered only in early 1965 models. One option designed strictly for fun was the Rally-Pac. Introduced in 1963 after Ford's success at that year's Monte Carlo Rally and available on other Ford and Mercury compacts and intermediates, the Rally-Pac was a combination clock and tachometer[25] mounted to the steering column. It was available as a factory ordered item for US$69.30. Installed by a dealer, the Rally-Pac cost US$75.95.A 14" rim option was available for Rally-pac and GT350R vehicles widening front and rear track to 57.5". Reproductions are presently available from any number of Mustang restoration parts sources.[24] A compass, rear seat belts, A/C, and back-up lights were also optional.[25] Nationwide survey of owners by Popular Mechanics included many complaints about leg room.[26] Fuel economy was very good for the period, with a published test by Popular Mechanics rating the small 260 cubic inch V8 with automatic transmission at 20.93 mpg at 60 mph.[26] The 1966 Mustang debuted with moderate trim changes including a new grille, side ornamentation, wheel covers and gas cap. Ford's new C-4 "cruise-o-matic" three-speed auto transmission became available for the 225 hp V8. The 289 "HiPo" K-code engine was also offered with a c4 transmission, but it had stronger internals and can be identified by the outer casing of the servo which is marked with a 'C'. The long duration solid-lifter camshaft that allowed the high revving 289 to make the horsepower it was known for, was not friendly for a low stall speed automatic torque converter. The "HiPo" could be spotted very easily by the 1-inch-thick (25 mm) vibration damper, (as compared to 1/2 inch on the 225-hp version) and the absence of a vacuum advance unit on the dual point distributor. With the valve covers off, there is a large letter "K" stamped between the valve springs, that along with screw in studs (vs. a pressed in stud for other 289s) for the adjustable rocker arms. A large number of new paint and interior color options, an AM/eight-track sound system, and one of the first AM/FM mono automobile radios was also offered. It also removed the Falcon instrument cluster; the previously optional features, including the round gauges and padded sun visors, became standard equipment. The Mustang would be the best-selling convertible in 1966, with 72,119 sold, beating the number two Impala by almost 2:1.[27] The 1965 and 1966 Mustangs are differentiated by variations in the exterior, despite similar design. These variations include the emblem on the quarter-panels behind the doors. From August 1964 production, the emblem was a single vertical piece of chrome, while for 1966 models the emblem was smaller in height and had three horizontal bars extending from the design, resembling an "E". The front intake grilles and ornaments were also different. The 1965 front grille used a "honeycomb" pattern, while the 1966 version was a "slotted" style. While both model years used the "Horse and Corral" emblem on the grille, the 1965 had four bars extending from each side of the corral, while on the 1966, these bars were removed. The 1966 model year saw introduction of 'High Country Special' limited edition, 333 of them were sold in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska.[28] When Ford wanted to introduce the Mustang in Germany, they discovered that Krupp company had already registered the name for a truck.[29] The German company offered to sell the rights for US$10,000. Ford refused and removed Mustang badges from exported units, instead naming the cars as T-5 (a pre-production Mustang project name) for the German market until 1979 when Krupp copyrights expired.[29] 1965 Mustang AWD Prototype In 1965, Harry Ferguson Research purchased 3 Mustang notchbacks and converted them to 4x4 in an attempt to sell potential clients on their FF AWD system.[30] A similar system was used in the Ferguson P99 Formula One car, and would go on to be featured in the Jensen FF, widely considered the first AWD passenger car. As in the Jensen FF, the AWD Mustangs also featured an ABS braking system, long before such a feature was commonplace.[citation needed] Hardtop Fastback Convertible 1966 Ford T-5 emblem Front end styles 1965 Prototype with Ferguson AWD and ABS 1965 Prototype with Ferguson AWD and ABS Dealer Contact AUTOCHOICE Is Yours, LLC 615 S. College Avenue College Place, 99324 djvories@charter.net History Report AutoCheck AUTOCHOICE Is Yours, LLC is a AutoCheck Certified dealer. Please call us for a FREE AutoCheck report for this vehicle. Ask Dealer A Question If you have a question, please call or complete the form below for a quick response. Name E-Mail Phone Question Our Mission Our mission is to find you the automobile of your dreams or help you get the best price for your current vehicle and save you money in the process. 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However, with all pre-owned vehicles, the condition is subjective. Any errors are unintentional and at best should be very minor. They may have small dings, small scratches, and minor inperfections. The interior may also be worn due to corresponding miles on vehicle. Please be advised that you should expect a certain amount of wear, flaws and use that you would not expect from purchasing a new vehicle. These are Pre-owned vehicles and at times, they may come without accessories such as extra keys, cd magazines, navigation discs, floormats, tools, etc. and owners manuals. (Please call Don at (888) 249-8359) for actual miles as some, not all, are driven daily. Please read our descriptions and view all the pictures carefully to ensure that you are knowledgeable about the vehicle before ever placing a Bid. Thank You and Happy bidding... About Don Vories Donald M. Vories Biography Donald M. Vories was born and raised in College Place, Washington, a small town of 7,000. College Place is part of the Walla Walla Valley in the Southeast portion of Washington State. The Oregon state line borders the South only seven miles from College Place. He is happily married to his wife, Jeanne of 41 years and has two wonderful children, Mindi and Monte. Both are married and living in the area. Oldest of four children and seven years older than his next sibling, he was always overly responsible for his age. At the age of 15, Don began working in his father’s Chevron service station. His father soon operated a small automobile dealership along side of the Chevron service station and opened a Datsun (now Nissan) franchise. Don sold his first car at the age of 17 before he even had his driver’s license. While in his first year of college, his father suffered a heart attack and Don was needed to run the family business for some months. His first challenge was presented by a contest to win a trip to Japan and he hoped to please his parents by winning that trip for them. Don accepted that challenge working long and hard and won the trip for his parents by selling just the number of automobiles needed minutes before the close of the contest. All of the car inventory was gone when his father returned. His parents were able to enjoy the trip and Don stayed home to manage the dealership. This was Don’s first introduction to car sales, he continued to learn as the dealership grew and moved into larger facilities and the Chevron station was sold. Soon Saab and Subaru were also added to the Datsun line After two years in the Army, including a year in Viet Nam, Don worked in every facet of the family automobile dealership. He served as service manager, parts manager, accountant, detail department, technician, sales manager and general manager. He continued working for 20 years at this family dealership in the same location of 9th and Poplar in Walla Walla, Washington. A break for two years took Don to Canada to manage the Sales Department for a much larger dealership, Thompson Toyota. His father managed to convince him to return to Walla Walla in 1976 which he did and worked along with his father for another three years. In 1979, Don was convinced to leave the family business and organized Life Video, Inc., A gospel videotape corporation. Later, much work was done to turn the corporation into a non-profit organization where Don was president and his wife was vice-president/treasurer. The technology was a little ahead of time and with every videotape sold, a VCR needed to be sold along with that tape. Six years later, Don left the video organization, named a new president and went back to what he knows best, the automobile business. He joined the dealership that was purchased when his father died of leukemia. Over the years, he was appointed as used car manager, F & I manager, and sales manager. He always preferred the sales and went back to selling so that he could have more private time and his profits were higher. He was top salesman for several years. After 14 years with that dealership, Don decided to embark out on his own again. After experimenting with raising venture capital for corporations, he decided to go back to the automobile business. This time instead of a brick and mortar-type dealership with employees, Don decided to try the latest in Internet technology to market his products. This he did in November, 2001. After seeing his business double in sales, in the year 2003, he was again introduced to the ultimate in marketing techniques, "eBay auctioning!" When he saw what eBay and CARad had done to create a niche for dealers such as himself, it was a quick decision to provide the best service for his clients and dealer colleagues of both new and used automobiles. This is where Don is today. He wants to invite you, too, to join him in this exciting journey, whether it be buying or selling. Don is excited to face each day to challenge the impossible and make people happy by fulfilling each person’s needs. It is interesting that his success should happen to coincide with his new life and association with his new partner and friend, Jesus Christ. He has a mission statement that is found on each page of his web, that reads, “No amount of money in this world will cause me to lose the gift of eternal salvation.” This speaks highly of his commitment to have complete honesty in all areas of his life. When asked, what one thing that he learned from his father. He said, “Son, don’t ever be concerned what you are going to make from your client, just focus and concentrate serving your client’s needs; then, monetary rewards will follow automatically.” Don has applied this principle in his business dealings for over 45 years and that is why, with God’s blessings, he says he has been able to sell close to 7,000 automobiles. His repeat business in the later years was in the mid 90th percentile. Don hopes his experience will give you confidence in making that move to click on either “Buy It Now,” when available, or stay in there with the bid until you have become the proud owner of a car or truck from AUTOCHOICE is yours, LLC. He wants to become your friend and supplier for your transportation needs, not just for today but when ever the need takes place for you and your friends and loved ones! Don also offers a generous referral fee!