Description
The Ford Mustang was the brainchild of Lee Iacocca and was branded as the first 'Pony Car' and was borne out of a need to compete with the flood of European sportscars coming into the USA in the sixties. The first production Mustang rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9th, 1964 and was introduced to the public at the New York World's Fair on April 17th, 1964. Legendary Texan racing driver, Carroll Shelby had been campaigning Ford Mustangs with considerable success in America, winning the SCCA’s production title three years running.
Capitalising on his success, Shelby began manufacturing modified Mustangs, which were officially sanctioned by Ford and sold through selected dealerships. The first Shelby Mustang, the GT350, arrived in 1965 powered by a modified version of the Ford’s 289 cubic inch, small block, V8 engine with a four-speed Borg Warner manual gearbox.
If you want to find a real Shelby GT350 from 1965, it won’t be easy: Just 521 of them were produced. But alternatives do exist, such as this GT350 tribute pony car. It’s a for-real, Dearborn-built 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 fastback, one of 71, 303 made in the first year for that body style. Imported and converted by Certified professional in Australia, it now resembles that iconic GT350.
In the rich world of Mustang lore, this is what’s called an T-code car, referring to the fifth character in its VIN number. One of the keys to the success of the Mustang was the extensive list of options and powertrain combinations that allowed the buyer to personalise his or her car to unprecedented levels. This1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback is now equipped with a 302 cubic inch V8 (4949cc or 5 litres) motor mated to a Ford Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic. The car was imported by it's current owner to Hong Kong and road registered in June 2017. It had been the subject of a rebuild converting it to a re-creation of the sought-after Mustang GT350. The rebuild included overhauling the engine, a body restoration, a full repaint from red to blue and a new interior. The car has been upgraded to disc brakes on all four wheels. It is finished in metallic Caspian Blue and is complemented by a black interior.
Year: 1965
Body: 2 Doors Fastback
Exterior: Blue
Interior: Black
Driver's Sider: RHD
Transmission: Automatic
Indicated Mileage: 56, 000 KM
Location: Hong Kong
Registration: Hong Kong Registered
History: First delivered in USA and exported to Australia, where it was converted to RHD. Bought by the current owner in 2016 and imported to Hong Kong. Road registered in 2017 and commenced a 2 year-long restoration project. Today it is presented in the colour combination of Blue with black interior. The condition is immaculate and showing 0 previous owners on VRD. The car is in a great condition throughout, showing just 56, 000 KM. Available for viewing by appointment for serious interest only.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rare Right Hand Drive Mustang that's fully registered in Hong Kong
Excellent condition, nothing else needed to be enjoyed
Diligently restored over a 2 year period
Classic Insider condition score: 80 points out of 100
CONDITION REPORT:
Modified Original. Freshly restored Condition. Presents in a gorgeous blue colour with black interior. Exterior has excellent paint with very minor blemish. Brand new tires mounted on unblemished wheels. Upgraded disc brakes all around. Brand new weather stripping and trims. The Interior is excellent overall with new dash, trims and carpets. Engine bay is very clean and tidy.
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