This 1965 Ford Mustang was built as a C-code convertible at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan, facility with special-ordered paint and has been refinished in Charcoal Gray Metallic with a white convertible top over a red vinyl interior. The car was first delivered to Pearson Ford of Zionsville, Indiana, and is powered by a 289ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The Special Handling Package and Visibility Group were equipped from new, and additional factory options include a front bench seat with a center armrest, an AM radio, a tinted windshield, padded sun visors, backup lights, front disc brakes, and 14″ steel wheels with wire covers. Recent work includes the replacement of the oil pan and seat foam. This Mustang convertible is now offered with a window sticker, owner’s manual, dealer-signed Ford registered owner plan paperwork, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
This example was ordered with “special paint,” a $34.66 option, and has been refinished in Charcoal Gray Metallic. The car was refurbished and features a white convertible top that stows beneath a red vinyl boot cover. Additional equipment includes a tinted windshield, backup lights, and chrome bumpers.
14″ steel wheels wear wire wheel covers and 195/75 Travelstar UN106 whitewall tires. A 6.95-14 four-ply spare is mounted in the trunk. Front disc brakes were equipped from the factory along with the Special Handling Package that included a quicker steering ratio, a larger-diameter front sway bar, stiffer front and rear springs, and heavy-duty shock absorbers.
The optional front bench seat features a factory center armrest and is upholstered in red vinyl. A matching rear bench seat, dashboard, carpets, sun visors, and door panels are also fitted, and amenities include an AM radio, a floor-mounted shifter, and lap belts for the front occupants. The seller notes that the seats recently received replacement foam.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a horizontal 120-mph speedometer as well as gauges monitoring fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows just under 14k miles, approximately 1k of which were added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.
The 289ci C-code V8 is equipped with a two-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 200 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 282 lb-ft of torque at 2,400 rpm when new. A replacement oil pan was installed and an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. An engine bay overview video can be viewed here.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. Additional underside images are presented in the gallery below.
The door tag decodes as follows:
- 76C – Two-door convertible, bench seat
- 35 – Red vinyl with red trim, bench seat
- 02U – July 2, 1965, build date
- 34 – Indianapolis district sales office
- 6 – 2.80:1 open differential
- 6 – C4 automatic transmission
- 5 – 1965 model year
- F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly
- 08 – Convertible
- C – 289ci V8
- 779135 – Consecutive unit number
The window sticker lists delivery to Pearson Ford, factory options, and a total price of $3,251. The owner’s manual and dealer-signed Ford registered owner plan paperwork showing the original purchase date are also included in the sale.
A framed copy of an article featuring the car that appeared in Mustang Monthly Magazine is also included in the sale.
A drive-by and walk-around video can be viewed above, and two driving clips can be viewed below.
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