1965 Ford Mustang Convertible - Midnight Blue - 289ci V8, Rare 4-Speed Top Loader Manual, Rally-Pac - Restored
Price Guide: $58,000 - $75,000
1965 Ford Mustang convertible, midnight blue with cream soft top and cream interior, 289ci V8, 4-speed top loader manual transmission, Rally-Pac column pod, left-hand drive, 4 seats, restored.
Description
The 1965 Mustang is the one that made the world pay attention. Ford sold over 600,000 first-generation Mustangs in the first year alone, and the reason is simple: nothing else on the road at the price combined the style, the driving experience, and the sheer exuberance of the convertible pony car. This example checks the boxes that matter to serious buyers. The 289ci V8 is the right engine, the 4-speed top loader manual is the correct performance gearbox, and the Rally-Pac column-mounted tachometer and clock pod is a desirable factory option that significantly adds to the car's collectibility and originality. Vendor advises the engine has been overhauled, the diff and gearbox rebuilt, and an Edelbrock carburetor fitted, with the original carb retained. Vendor describes it as part of a private collection with significant money spent.
Part of a Private Collection
Photos show a quality restoration. The midnight blue exterior carries deep gloss with strong reflections across all panels, with body lines that are straight and panel gaps that are consistent. The chrome front grille with running horse emblem, front and rear bumpers, side body trim, and badging all present well. The 289 fender badge and running horse door badge are both intact and correct. The engine bay photos confirm the 289ci V8 with the correct period-gold valve covers and matching air cleaner, as well as a Ford-branded oil filter, presenting as a clean and correctly detailed restoration. The interior has been fully redone to an excellent standard. Cream bucket seats with vertical pleat stitching, matching cream door panels with chrome Mustang pony accents, navy blue carpet, and chrome window cranks all present fresh and unworn. The 4-speed manual shifter sits correctly in the centre console, and the Rally-Pac tachometer and clock pod is clearly visible and correct on the steering column. The cream convertible soft top is fitted and appears clean and serviceable. The undercarriage shows freshly painted suspension and differential components in black, consistent with a full restoration. Wheels are Magnum 500-style alloy units, which are a common and period-sympathetic upgrade on restored Mustangs of this era.
Market comparables for 1965 Mustang convertibles with 289ci V8 and manual transmission in restored condition have traded from AUD $55,000 to $75,000 in recent Australian and international results, with the desirable 4-speed top loader and Rally-Pac combination pushing toward the upper end of that range. For buyers seeking an iconic, driveable first-generation convertible with the right specification, this represents a strong opportunity in the current market.
Features
* 289ci V8 engine, overhauled (vendor advises), with Edelbrock carburetor fitted, original carb retained
* Rare 4-speed top loader manual transmission, rebuilt (vendor advises)
* Rally-Pac column pod with tachometer (0-8000rpm) and clock, factory option
* Convertible body with cream soft top, operational
* Cream vinyl bucket seats, front and rear, freshly upholstered
* Cream vinyl door panels with chrome Mustang pony accents
* Navy blue loop carpet, clean and unworn
* Centre console with 4-speed shifter
* Period-correct 3-spoke steering wheel with Mustang horn button
* Original-style instrument cluster with 120mph speedometer
* 289 fender badge and running horse side badge, both correct and intact
* Magnum 500-style alloy wheels with modern performance tyres
* Chrome front and rear bumpers, grille, and side trim, all presenting well
* Rebuilt differential (vendor advises)
* Left-hand drive
* All chrome replaced new (vendor advises)
* Spare wheel present (vendor advises)
Condition Notes
* Restored example. Upholstery, carpet, and soft top are replacement items to period-correct specification
* Convertible top boot cover shows light soiling consistent with use post-restoration
Specifications
Year: 1965
Make/Model: Ford Mustang
Body: Convertible
Engine: 289ci V8
Transmission: 4-speed top loader manual
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Colour: Midnight Blue
Seats: 4
Steering: Left-hand drive
Location: Villawood, NSW
Chassis: 5F08D124286
Engine No: D124286
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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