1965 Ford Mustang

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Manual

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Gasoline

SHELBY SPECIFICATION HIGH OUTPUT ENGINE IN SHOW QUALITY CONDITION! A fine automobile is a tool and an outward sign of success. Early premium quality Mustangs are in great demand. Fords biggest success car was offered with dozens of options and accessories. There is no typical example of the breed, meaning prices fluctuate wildly. Separate from all the rest are the 4 speed high performance 289 V8's. They are the demand cars and prices have steadily increased in value. Collectors and traders demand high prices and buyers expect high appreciation. This is a case in point of 'some things get better with age'. Richard Lanworth set the value of a top quality convertible with a "hi-po" V8 and 4 speed manual transmission at $14,500. That was 23 years ago, in 1987. He also predicted a 50% increase by the year 1992. His prediction was accurate. The car to own is a high performance 4 speed convertible. They are the most valuable, most collectable and the most desirable. THE CAR OFFERED HERE IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE SHELBY SPEC 4 SPEED CONVERTIBLE. PLUS, IT IS IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION IN AND OUT. I will do my best to show you this automobile with words and pictures from every angle, inside and out along with its known history. I offer you my opinions and evaluations. There are 60 close up pictures for you to study and enjoy. I encourage you to look at the car. It would be a pleasure to show it to you. It is one of the finest in the land, top quality in every way. The car has had 3 owners. The first owned it until 1973. The second from 1973 - 1985 and the third for the remaining 25 years. The car has never seen salt or snow. It spent all of its 45 years in Alabama........ The owner had a dream. The car was trailered here and traded in on a brand new 2010 Shelby convertible. He was the President of Alabama's Rocket City Mustang club. You are looking at a car that stands as tall as the best. The original engine (289 CU. IN. high performance) was rebuilt by the third owner, who invested over $10,000 in the job. It now meets 1965 Shelby specifications in its current configuration. The engine develops over 400 horsepower. The VIN number is 5F08A277563. Even though the car is fast and furious it has had white glove care. The entire car meets a high standard. You just do not find many like this. The engine and engine compartment are exciting to show. A crowd gathers every time the hood is opened, especially with the motor running. It sounds like it is in motion even when standing still. The exhaust commands attention, however it is not too loud, just right. The headers and entire exhaust are like brand new. With all its power it is a pleasure to drive. It corners well, follows a straight line, shifts with ease and handles well at any speed. The odometer reads 20,000 miles. The title states actual mileage. However, we make no mileage claim. The Factory tach and Rally pac are in place and function properly. The original color exterior is exceptionally bright and shiny. There are no dents, easy to look at even up close. There are no areas that need attention. There is no rust and there never has been. The bright work and all of the chrome is very good to excellent. The original body stampings are there and visible. This is a beautiful automobile...... by any ones standards. The interior is original. There are no wear areas. It is close to factory new condition. The convertible top boot is in excellent condition and fits exactly right. There is no need to pull snaps into place. All of the snaps are there, also. The top itself looks new, with one exception. The left rear quarter has crease marks from an improper put down. This is minor, however I found it necessary to mention. Nothing could be finer, the car catches the eye of almost everyone. Awesome to look at and a pleasure to drive. It is completely ready to show and enjoy. Just a bit more about the cars sound. I had the privilege of following in a chase vehicle on the way home. At expressway speeds, 75 - 85 MPH there was that magnificent sound as the car found its way. Even though I was 2 or 3 car lengths behind it filled the air like distant thunder. Truly a wonderful experience. The windshield, all of the windows are clear and clean with no chips. The windows go up and down with ease. Even the door panels have not been abused. As you enter the car it is like stepping into a new car. The trunk speaks for itself, super clean and spotless with the original covers still there. This is a first time offering, an excellent opportunity to own a world class Automobile attainable at below market book value. It is not cheap, but most certainly not over priced. Don't miss your opportunity to own one of the very best, a 1965 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE, 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH SHELBY SPECIFICATION HIGH OUTPUT ENGINE IN SHOW QUALITY CONDITION. MY THOUGHTS I did my best to present this vehicle to you just the way it is in real life. It will look great in the finest garage and compliment any collection. Don't miss your opportunity to own it. Soon these icons will only be remembered, they will be gone – held and treasured by just a few. Welcome to the WONDERFUL WORLD OF CLASSIC CARS. We want you to enjoy your classic and to bid with confidence. We will not offer vehicles that do not meet our standards of inspection. We present each one as accurately as we can. No known defect will be covered up. Keep in mind these are vintage vehicles that all need something. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. This is part of the fun of owning something that almost no one else has, a part of motoring history. Take the time to understand your classic. It will increase in value. Your money is safe. If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-7415. BEFORE BIDDING PLEASE READ ABOUT US AND OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-7415. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you. EVERYONE LOOKS AT VEHICLES THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES. Even experienced buyers do not see things you might see. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOOK BEFORE YOU BID. Keep in mind these vehicles need attention, they need to be tweaked and time needs to be spent in order to know their strengths and weaknesses. My suggestion is to get familiar with your classic car. You purchased an old vehicle to experience motoring FROM THAT ERA. These classics are much different than today’s modern vehicles. Wear and tear is a part of all used vehicles. Age, road conditions, maintenance and pride of previous owners are all part of a vehicles condition. ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD WHERE IS AS IS. We have provided as much information as we can to assist bidders. However, it is the responsibility of you, as a buyer, to check out the vehicle before bidding. You do not have the right to change your mind after the bidding has ended. If you have questions or doubts or are unable to get funded, please do not bid. Ask any questions you may have before bidding. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify the accuracy of any statements we make regarding the condition of the vehicle and the included equipment. We make no guarantee as to the accuracy of our descriptions. If you are not comfortable with our terms and conditions, please DO NOT bid. We are a bonded, licensed dealer and have been in business for twenty years. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Winning bidder must contact us via phone or email within 24 hours of auction end, and confirm payment arrangements at that time. In order to complete this purchase, a $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. If you need assistance with making shipping arrangements, you may call 1-888-863-6878. It is imperative that your shipping company contact us to make an appointment for pick-up 24 hours in advance. Vehicles can be picked up ONLY during business hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. AS IS - NO WARRANTY 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 bid based upon that judgment solely. ALL REPAIRS WILL BE SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. We welcome you or your agent to inspect this vehicle before bidding. All of our vehicles are available for inspection by appointment only, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. We will, at no cost to you, pick you up at Bishop International Airport. Please call 810-691-7415 to set up an appointment. The seller will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any statements about the vehicle. The information on the window form for this vehicle is part of this contract. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions in the contract of sale. All Michigan buyers are required to pay the 6% sales tax and applicable fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Michigan law requires us to collect and FORWARD all applicable state taxes to your state. Canadian and other foreign buyers are NOT required to pay 6% Michigan sales tax as long as the vehicle is exported. Tag and title fees not included. The State of Michigan does not keep record of vehicle miles older than 10 years. Vehicles older than 10 years will show the miles as exempt on the title. On Aug-15-10 at 16:48:50 PDT, seller added the following information: WE WILL SELL WORLDWIDE, NOT JUST TO THE U S. -- Sorry for the error in the ad.