1965 FORD MUSTANG Information Specifications Resources Pictures

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

1965 Ford Mustang

In 1965 the Ford Mustang debuted as a simple sports car powered by a 170 cid six cylinder with a pair of V8's as options. Originally named for the fighter plane, the P-51 Mustang and later the horse Mustang became the emblem. Buyers loved its low price, long hood, short trunk styling, and its many options and Ford loved its high volume sales. In mid 1964, Ford introduced the sporty 2+2 fastback body style to go along with the hardtop coupe and convertible. Enthusiasts also cheered the new "K-code" 271bhp 289 cid V8 that finally put some performance to match the Mustang's good looks. For those that wanted more, the legendary Carroll Shelby and Ford collaborated to produce the Shelby GT-350. This was a fastback specially tuned by Shelby. The 289 V8 produced 306bhp in street tune and around 360bhp in special GT-350R race tune. These Shelby's had no back seat, were only available in white and were fully race ready.

1965 Ford Mustang Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Mustang Series
N/A	65A (07)	2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 4P	$2,372	2,465 lbs	409,260
N/A	63A (09)	2-dr FastBack Coupe - 4P	$2,589	2,515 lbs	77,079
N/A	76A (08)	2-dr Convertible - 4P	$2,614	2,650 lbs	73,112

Notes:

Total series output was 559,451 units including both sixes and V-8s.
Series output includes 22,232 Luxury hardtops; 14,905 hardtops w/ bench seats; 5,776 Luxury fastbacks; 5,338 Luxury convertibles and 2,111 convertibles w/ bench seats.
In figures rounded off to the nearest 100, the output included 198,900 sixes and 360,600 V-8s.

Body Type Identification

63A = 2+2 Fastback	65C = 2 Dr. Hardtop
63B = 2+2 Fastback	76A = Convertible
65A = 2 Dr. Hardtop	76B = Convertible (Luxury Trim)
65B = 2 Dr. Hardtop	76C = Convertible

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Mustang	108 in	181.6 in	68.2 in	56 in	56 in	6.50 x 13/7.00 x 13//7.00 x 14

Vin Number Decoding - 1960 - 1969 Ford (All Models)

Location: stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron. Located on top of dash visible through windshield. On lock face of left front door.

First Symbol - Year

0 = 1960

1 = 1961

2 = 1962

3 = 1963

4 = 1964

5 = 1965

6 = 1966

7 = 1967

8 = 1968

9 = 1969

Second Symbol - Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta	L = Michigan Truck
B = Oakville	N = Norfolk
C = Ontario	P = Twin Cities
D = Dallas	R = San Jose
E = Mahwah	S = Pilot Plant
F = Dearborn	T = Metuchen
G = Chicago	U = Louisville
H = Lorain	W = Wayne
J = Los Angeles	Y = Wixom
K = Kansas City	Z = St. Louis

Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series
01 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop	51 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom)
02 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback	52 = Ford 2 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
03 = Mustang 2 Dr Convertible	53 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
10 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan	54 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Galaxie 500)
11 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan	55 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (Galaxie 500)
12 = Falcon Station Wagon	56 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
20 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Futura)	57 = Ford Convertible (Galaxie 500)
21 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan (Futura)	58 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
22 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Bucket Seats)	60 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (XL)
23 = Falcon Station Wagon (Futura)	61 = Ford Convertible (XL)
30 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop	62 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
31 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan	63 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback Coupe
32 = Fairlane Station Wagon	64 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (LTD)
33 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (500)	65 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe
34 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (500)	66 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
35 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500)	70 = Ford Station Wagon (Ranch Wagon - 6P)
36 = Fairlane Convertible (500)	71 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 6P)
37 = Fairlane Station Wagon (500)	72 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 10P)
38 = Fairlane Station Wagon (Squire)	73 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire - 6P)
40 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 XL)	74 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Sedan - 10P)
41 = Fairlane Convertible (500 XL)	75 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -6P)
42 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 GT)	76 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -10P)
43 = Fairlane Convertible (500 GT)	76 = Fairlane Convertible
47 = Fairlane Ranchero	83 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop
48 = Fairlane Ranchero (500)	84 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop (Landau)
49 = Fairlane Ranchero (GT)	87 = Thunderbird 4 Dr Hardtop (Landau)

Fifth Symbol - Engine
A = 8-289	Q = 8-427
B = 6-240	R = 8-427
C = 8-289	S = 8-390
E = 6-240	T = 6-200
F = 8-260	U = 6-170
J = 8-302	V = 6-240
K = 8-289	W = 8-427
L = 8-221	X = 8-352
M = 8-390	Y = 8-390
N = 8-429	Z = 8-390
P = 8-428

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Starting at 100001
Code	Transmission Type
1	3-Speed Manual
5	4-Speed Manual (std. ratio) 2.78 1st.
6	4-Speed Manual (opt. ratio) 2.32 1st.
T	Cruise-O-Matic (FMX-L)
U	C6 Automatic (aluminum 1 piece case)
W	C4 Automatic (aluminum 2 piece case)
X	Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case)
Y	Cruise-O-Matic(C.I. case)
Z	C6 Automatic Special (aluminum 1 piece case)

1965 Ford Mustang Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Last letter in the serial number. Look toward the back of the engine block on the right hand side, above the starter. You will find the casting number at this location.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
T	6-200	120	190	Cruise-O-Matic	1 BC
C	8-289	200	282	Cruise-O-Matic	2 BC
A	8-289	225	305	Cruise-O-Matic	4 BC
K	8-289	271	312	4-Speed Manual	4 BC

1965 Ford Mustang Options

Description	Price	Description	Price
289-cid/200-hp V-8	$105.63	Accent Group (63A)	$13.90
289-cid/225-hp V-8	$158.48	Ford Air Conditioning	$277.20
289-cid/271-hp V-8 w/o GT Group	$327.92	Back-Up Lights	$10.47
289-cid/271-hp V-8 w/ GT Group	$276.34	Heavy-Duty Battery	$7.44
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission (6-Cyl)	$175.80	Closed Emission System (Calif.)	$5.19
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission V-8	$185.39	Full Length Console	$50.41
4-Speed Manual Transmission (6-Cyl)	$113.45	Console w/ Air Conditioning	$31.52
4-Speed Manual Transmission (V-8)	$184.02	Interior Decor Group	$107.08
Manual Front Disc Brakes	$56.77	Full Width Seat w/ Center Armrest	$24.42
Limited Slip Differential	$41.60	Tinted Glass w/ Banded Windshield	$30.25
Rally-Pac Clock/Tachometer	$69.30	Tinted & Banded Windshield (only)	$21.09
Special Handling Package	$30.64	Push-Button Radio w/ Antenna	$57.51
GT Equipment Group	$165.03	Rocker Panel Molding	$15.76
Styled Steel Wheels	$119.71	Deluxe Steering Wheel	$31.52
Power Brakes	$42.29	Vinyl Roof	$74.19
Power Steering	$84.47	Wheel Covers w/ Knock Off Hubs	$17.82
Power Convertible Top	$52.95	Magic-Air Heater Delete (Credit)	$31.52
Emergency Flashers	$19.19	Seatbelts Delete (Credit)	$10.76
Padded Visors	$5.58	6.50 x 13 White Sidewall Tires (6-Cyl)	$33.30
Rear Seat Belts	$14.78	6.50 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires (6-Cyl)	$7.36
Front Deluxe Seat Belts w/ Retractors	$7.39	6.50 x 14 White Sidewall Tires (6-Cyl)	$40.67
Front & Rear Deluxe Seat Belts w/ Retractors	$25.40	6.95 x 14 White Sidewall Tires (V-8)	$33.31
Visibility Group	$35.83	6.95 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires (V-8)	$15.67
Accent Group (65A & 76A)	$27.11	6.95 x 14 Red Stripe Tires (V-8)	$48.97

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Not Available
4-Speed Manual	Not Available
Overdrive	Not Available
Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case)	Not Available
Cruise-O-Matic (aluminum case)	Not Available

Code	Transmission Type
1	3-Speed Manual
2	Overdrive
4	Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case)
5	4-Speed Manual
6	Cruise-O-Matic (aluminum case)

1965 Ford Axle Codes

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio
1	A	3.00
2	B	2.83
2	B	3.10
3	C	3.20
4	D	3.25
5	E	3.50
6	F	2.80
7	G	3.80
8	H	3.89
9	I	4.00 (Falcon)
9	I	4.11

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Raven Black Lucite® Code - 88 Duco® Code - 44 Dulux® Code - 93-005		Q - Brittany Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4485L Duco® Code - 4485 Dulux® Code - 181-96928
B - Midnight Turquoise (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4284L Duco® Code - 4284H Dulux® Code - 181-95606		R - Ivy Green Lucite® Code - 4611L Duco® Code - 4611 Dulux® Code - 181-97327
C - Honey Gold Lucite® Code - 4612L Duco® Code - 4612 Dulux® Code - 181-97328H		S - Charcoal Gray (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4618L Duco® Code - 4618 Dulux® Code - 181-97334
D - Dynasty Green Lucite® Code - 4486L Duco® Code - 4486 Dulux® Code - 181-96929		T - Navajo Beige (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4489L Duco® Code - 4489 Dulux® Code - 93-96932
E - Silver Mink (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4280 Duco® Code - 4280 Dulux® Code - 181-95602		U - Patrician Green (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4297L Duco® Code - 4297 Dulux® Code - 181-17008
F - Arcadian Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4070L Duco® Code - 4070 Dulux® Code - 93-94122		V - Emberglo (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4700LH Duco® Code - 4700H Dulux® Code - 181-97770H
G - Pastel Yellow (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4617L Duco® Code - 4617L Dulux® Code - 93-97333		W - Rose Beige #2 (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4498L Duco® Code - 4498 Dulux® Code - 181-96942
H - Caspian Blue #2 L Lucite® Code - 4693L Duco® Code - 4693 Dulux® Code - 181-97568		X - Vintage Burgundy Lucite® Code - 4490LM Duco® Code - 4490H Dulux® Code - 181-96933H
I - Champagne Beige Lucite® Code - 4613L Duco® Code - 4613 Dulux® Code - 181-97329		Y - Silver Blue Lucite® Code - 4692L Duco® Code - 4692 Dulux® Code - 181-97547
J - Rangoon Red Lucite® Code - 4294LM Duco® Code - 4294H Dulux® Code - 93-95616H		Z - Chantilly Beige (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4488L Duco® Code - 4488 Dulux® Code - 181-96931
K - Silver Smoke Gray Lucite® Code - 4482L Duco® Code - 4482 Dulux® Code - 181-96925		3 - Poppy Red (Mustang only) Lucite® Code - 4602LH Duco® Code - 4602H Dulux® Code - 93-97249H
M - Wimbledon White Lucite® Code - 4480L Duco® Code - 4480 Dulux® Code - 93-96923		4 - Frost Turquoise (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4610L Duco® Code - 4610 Dulux® Code - 93-97326
N - Diamond Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 2770L Duco® Code - 2770 Dulux® Code - 93-830203H		5 - Twilight Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4607L Duco® Code - 4607 Dulux® Code - 181-97323
O - Tropical Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4608L Duco® Code - 4608 Dulux® Code - 93-97324		7 - Phoenician Yellow Lucite® Code - 4491LH Duco® Code - 4491 Dulux® Code - 93-96934
P - Prairie Bronze Lucite® Code - 4603L Duco® Code - 4603 Dulux® Code - 181-97250		8 - Springtime Yellow Lucite® Code - 4699L Duco® Code - 4699 Dulux® Code - 93-97769
NOTE: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination YM on a Ford would indicate the body finished in Silver Blue and the roof area in Wimbledon White.) Paint code for all models are shown on the plate on the rear face of the left front door.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
White Lucite® Code - 9138L (semi-gloss)		Medium Green Lucite® Code - 9093LH (semi-gloss)
Light Beige (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9145L (semi-gloss)		Light Aqua (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9144LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Beige Lucite® Code - 9051LH (semi-gloss)		Light Turquoise Lucite® Code - 9149LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Beige (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9156L (semi-gloss)		Medium Aqua (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9154LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Beige (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9155L (semi-gloss)		Medium Turquoise Lucite® Code - 9148LH (semi-gloss)
Light Palomino Lucite® Code - 9134L (semi-gloss)		Dark Aqua Lucite® Code - 9153LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Palomino Lucite® Code - 9137LH (semi-gloss)		Light Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9140LH (semi-gloss)
Light Silver Mink (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9143LH (semi-gloss)		Light Blue Lucite® Code - 9147LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Silver Mink (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9151LH (semi-gloss)		Medium Blue Lucite® Code - 9135LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Silver Mink (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9150LH (semi-gloss)		Medium Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9139LM (semi-gloss)
Light Ivy Gold (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9142LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9152LH (semi-gloss)
Light Ivy Gold Lucite® Code - 9133LH (semi-gloss)		Red Lucite® Code - 9091LM (semi-gloss)
Medium Ivy Gold (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9141LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Red (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9146LM (semi-gloss)
Medium Ivy Gold Lucite® Code - 9136LH (semi-gloss)		Burgundy Lucite® Code - 9041LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Ivy Gold (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9132LH (semi-gloss)		Black Lucite® Code - 88 (semi-gloss)
NOTE: To obtain a gloss comparable to the original interior finish add approximately 1 oz DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.