In the world of serious Ford Mustang collectors, the higher the specifications, the more valuable the car. That’s great, but the average person doesn’t spend time like we do studying the minutiae of these cars and tends to see all Mustangs as the same. That makes the classic Mustang market one in which just about anyone can participate at just about any price point. The Mustang is one of those rare equalizers in the collector car market.
Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is one of these cars, a 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible being offered for auction by a dealer in Lolo, Montana.
The dealer describes this car as a 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible that is powered by a 200ci inline-six mated to a three-speed C4 automatic transmission. The car is painted in Rangoon Red with a white convertible top over a red vinyl interior. It is a base engine-spec car, but at the end of the day, it is still a nice classic Mustang.
This is a very nice example of a 1965 Mustang because this numbers-matching car had a complete restoration in 2000. The only change from stock is the addition of an aftermarket radio.
The exterior appears to be in good condition, although there are some stone chips and other flaws, most noticeably the crack in the paint on the right side. No, this is not a show car, but it is in nice driver condition.
The interior is something else entirely. Not only do all the interior bits look to be correct, but they also seem to be in great condition. I personally love the center console used on these cars, which really makes the interior look that much more high-end.
Under the hood is where the 200ci inline-six resides. The seller calls it a numbers-matching one, which is easy to check by ordering a Marti Report. Before you discount this car because of its engine, remember that it does have 120 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, making it more of a nice weekend driver than a speed demon.
Everything under the hood looks tidy and correct, with no modifications that I can see anywhere. It is important to note that both the engine and the matching Ford C4 three-speed automatic transmission were rebuilt in 2000 by Adam’s Auto in Missoula, Montana.
As I mentioned in the beginning of this story, the beauty of the classic Mustang is that there is one at just about every price point. While this car’s value is at the lower end, it is still worth more as a convertible. What it offers is a great value in a car that is easy to maintain, with tremendous parts availability and a very active car club. If you are interested in this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible, place your bid sooner rather than later as the AutoHunter auction for it ends on Tuesday, August, 26 at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).
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