Basic Information and History

When Ford launched the Mustang in April 1964, an entirely new class of car was created, and by the 1965 model year the success had already become total. The convertible version is the most classic of the body variants, with its purely long hood, short rear end, and the low-set windshield that gives the profile its character. 1965 was also the year the Mustang received the new small-block engine of the 289 family across the board, an engine program that laid the foundation for everything the Mustang later came to stand for on the street and on the track.

This example is a Ford Mustang Convertible of model year 1965 that is imported from the USA, more specifically from Florida, and came to Sweden in 1999. The car was immediately rebuilt by Bosse Ridström and has since had two owners in total. The odometer reading is 15,000 km, which according to the seller cannot be guaranteed. The car is painted in the original color Poppy Red, a red/orange shade that suits the body well, and the paint has received a ceramic treatment.

According to the seller, the car is completely rust-free, and everything has either been restored or replaced with new parts. It has not been driven in rain and has been stored indoors in a heated garage. The car has passed inspection, most recently inspected on 2016-09-21, and can be driven as it stands. There is no deductible VAT on the vehicle and no loans encumber it.

Equipment and Options

• Electro-hydraulic soft top
• Grant wooden steering wheel
• Instrument display for Holley Sniper
• Instrument display for the automatic transmission with adjustable shifting options
• Retrosound sound system with Bluetooth and extra subwoofer
• Power steering with rack and pinion
• Disc brakes all around with a reduction knob for brake balance between front and rear
• Retractable seat belts
• Central locking
• Alarm with immobilizer
• American Racing 15-inch wheels

The car is not in original condition but has undergone extensive rebuilding work. The drivetrain consists of a 351W stroked to 408 cubic inches and blueprinted. The engine is equipped with a hydraulic roller cam, aluminum heads from Canfield, headers, an MSD distributor, and MSD 6 ignition. Cooling is supplemented by an extra electric fan with adjustable thermostat control.

Power is transmitted via an AODE automatic transmission sourced from a 1995 model year Mustang, reinforced with High Performance parts and rebuilt by Norrorts Bil & Van (Texas). The transmission is controlled by an MSD TCM with an accompanying display. The rear axle is a Ford 9-inch with a 3.0 ratio and differential.

The chassis is modified with a Mustang II-type front end with unibal bearings and coilover shocks, and the car is lowered.

Condition

Exterior: The paint is described as being in excellent condition, and it has additionally received a ceramic treatment. The body is stated to be in good condition and, according to the seller, completely rust-free. The windows are likewise assessed to be in good condition.

Interior: The condition is stated to be excellent, and the headliner is assessed in the same way. The instrument panel is described as being in good condition. All seat belts function, the sound and media system is operational, and all electronics are stated to work as they should.

Tires and wheels, American Racing 15-inch, are stated to be in excellent condition.

Mechanically, the engine, transmission, and brakes are all described as being in excellent condition. The engine starts and runs without issue, the transmission shifts flawlessly, and the instrument panel is free of warning lights. The car can be driven as it stands.

Service History

The vehicle is stated to be fully serviced, and there are receipts and documentation substantiating the service history. The rebuild was carried out by Bosse Ridström after the import in 1999, and the automatic transmission has been rebuilt by Norrorts Bil & Van (Texas). According to the seller, everything on the car has either been restored or replaced with new parts. The most recent inspection was carried out on 2016-09-21 with a passing result.

Summary

A Ford Mustang Convertible 1965 in the original color Poppy Red, imported from Florida in 1999 and thereafter thoroughly rebuilt with a well-considered drivetrain in the form of a stroked 351W at 408 cubic inches, a reinforced AODE transmission, and a Ford 9-inch rear axle. The chassis has been updated with a Mustang II front end, coilover shocks, and disc brakes all around with adjustable brake balance, providing a significantly more modern driving experience than the original setup.

The car has had two owners, shows 15,000 km which cannot be guaranteed, and has been stored indoors in a heated garage without being driven in rain. With documented history, excellently described condition of drivetrain and interior, and a completed inspection, this stands out as a well-built alternative for anyone seeking a classic Mustang convertible with modern performance and handling characteristics.