1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Ford's Mustang is tailored to be anything from a gentle in-town ladies' car to an impressive 130-mph highway performer. S. auto industry off guard.

This Mustang Fastback, according to its original data plate and VIN number, was manufactured at the Dearborn, Michigan assembly plant on March 26, 1965. It is finished attractively in the same color scheme that it left the factory — Poppy Red (code C) with a black (code 66) Pony interior. This Mustang has survived not only the rigors of time but also the temptation of its owner to not convert it into a GT or Shelby clone, as many have done, making this example extremely collectible.

The optional factory equipment starts with a set of correct 'Stamped Steel' chrome-plated wheels with correct red center caps. The Pony interior option includes a woodgrain instrument bezel and glove box, upgraded door panels, a three-spoke woodgrain steering wheel, and lights on the backs of the doors. Also present is a factory console with a factory Ford under-dash air-conditioning unit, tinted glass, and a Rally-Pac clock and tachometer cluster.

Under the hood is highly original in appearance with the original 289 C-Code engine with factory dual exhaust, mated to Ford's venerable C-4 automatic transmission.