Specifications
| Engine | V-8, 289-cid |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3-speed automatic |
| Body Work | Coupe |
| Colour | Red |
Description
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The original, and to many still the best, of the 'ponycars' that flooded the domestic market in the mid-1960s was Ford's Mustang. Indeed, so popular was the Mustang that it broke all kinds of sales records for a new model when it was first launched mid-year, on the 17th of April, 1964 to be exact thanks to a combination of good looks, a huge range of options and that most intangible of assets 'image' that proved irresistible to new car buyers.
With production commencing mid-way through the 1964 model year, the first full season for the Mustang was in 1965 and so only minor changes were made, chiefly to the electrical system that switched from a generator to an alternator.
The choice of engines was further extended and the small-block 289-cid V8 was made available in three states of tune while biggest news of all was the addition of a stylish new fastback coupe body to the range, with two-plus-two seating, Carroll Shelby chose the fastback style as the basis of his famous Shelby Mustangs. The timeless appeal of the Mustang can be attributed to a combination of all the original virtues that made them so popular in the 1960s with the fact that, being a Ford, all parts are still readily 'and cheaply available, they are easy to work on and restore and are still rewarding to drive.