1965 Ford Mustang
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

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
   
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