1966 FORD MUSTANG

## 1965 Ford Mustang 289 Coupe Automatic

First-generation Mustangs have become an enduring symbol of 1960s American motoring, combining clean, timeless styling with effortless V8 performance. This 1965 Coupe is an especially appealing example, having spent its life in the dry climate of California before being imported to the UK in 2018. As a result, it remains a notably solid and rust-free car, exactly the sort of provenance enthusiasts seek when buying an early Mustang.

Finished in its factory-correct Aqua paintwork with matching Aqua interior, the car presents beautifully and retains the unmistakable character of Ford's original pony car. The odometer displays just under 35,000 miles and is accompanied by a comprehensive history file containing documentation that strongly supports the mileage as genuine.

Although originally built as a six-cylinder model, the car was professionally converted in the United States to 289 cubic-inch V8 specification using the correct five-stud running gear. Power is delivered through the dependable Ford C4 automatic transmission, providing smooth, relaxed cruising and making this Mustang equally at home on long-distance touring as it is on weekend drives.

Since arriving in the UK, the car has continued to receive careful attention. More recently it has benefited from a comprehensive programme of maintenance and sympathetic improvements, ensuring it is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. A front disc brake conversion has been carried out, while a major service has included fresh fluids throughout, new HT leads, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor arm, fan belt, battery and fuel line.

Additional work has included a new starter motor, temperature sender, prop shaft universal joints, rear brake cylinders, axle half-shaft seals, rear brake pipes and flexible hoses, together with a new carpet set and boot seal. The overall result is a Mustang that starts readily, drives exceptionally well and inspires confidence behind the wheel.

Prior to sale, the car has undergone a comprehensive inspection in our workshop and will be supplied with a fresh UK MOT, ensuring it is fully prepared for immediate use.

A rust-free California car, presented in an attractive factory colour combination and benefiting from extensive recent expenditure, this is a particularly honest and well-sorted early Mustang. With the unmistakable character of the 289 V8, the ease of the C4 automatic transmission and a history file that supports its remarkably low mileage, it offers an excellent opportunity to acquire one of America's most iconic classics in thoroughly usable condition.

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