4-SPEED, CORRECT 289 SOLID LIFTER
BEAUTIFUL WIMBLEDON WHITE
STYLED STEEL WHEELS
EXCEPTIONAL MECHANICAL CONDITION
Here is a 1965 'K' code Mustang convertible, very early production that is restored with top credentials, excellent mechanicals, terrific history including show history, the car is shown in the current photos with the Wimbledon White and the black interior, original data plate, this has a correct and replacement 'K' code engine, has a rebuilt correct 289cid/4V, HiPo 271 horsepower engine (SEE NUMBERS BELOW) the dating on the correct heads as they are believed original to the car, excellent compression, full engine detail, proper four speed top loader transmission, correct shifter with reverse lockout, fresh GT front disc brakes, GT exhaust and valance, working 1965 8000 rpm Rally Pac. Today the car is shown as it was originally from the factory excepting the GT exhaust, very stark white with little trim as this car was produced before the GTs were available please note that at one time, this car had the GT stripes and front GT lights, now these stripes and the GT full grill, lights, switch and wiring are being added for Summer 2008, these and the Black GT stripe will add to the appearance and the value, VIN number 5F08K126745 is on both inner front side fenders showing how correct this 'K' code has been manufactured, the wheels are new, new styled steel wheels with Coker 195/75/14 dual red line radial tires mounted and balanced, not once, but twice and a full alignment has been done (LINK), careful attention has been made to this car to ensure that the Mustang runs excellently, this car came out of a beautiful collection in the Northwest area where it had been for a number of years before in came to the South, Fraser Dante finished the restoration and check all braking and running condition for Summer 2008, on the final test drive, this car performed outstandingly and the 4100 4V carburetor opens perfectly, this Mustang is ready to show and drive
Below are notes on the car's history
'65 K convertible 5R08K126745 - owned by the last owner for 2 years. This was built in San Jose, CA and spending the early years on the West Coast. The car was bought by Detroit AutoRama Show promoter sometime in the mid/late 1970s from Barrett-Jackson Auction in their early days, then the car was on display at Harrah's Auto Museum, Reno, NV for two years. There is a photo of the car from page 222 of the book "Harrah's Automobile Collection" (1984). During that period, the car had been given the full GT option treatment with red side GT stripes, disk brakes, fog lamps and GT trumpets. After the Harrah's Auto Collection was sold to Holiday Inn, that owner traded the car to the well-known automotive sculptor and painter, he then later sold to a collector/restorer in Buffalo, NY. The car was then restored again being media blasted and painted, then was stored in a warehouse for many years. Traded again to a NY auto service company owner, who added the fresh interior, new power top and any missing pieces. Then the engine was rebuilt to full K code specs sometime after 2000, the last owner bought the car in 2005 from this NY owner with almost no mileage on the build. As one can see, it has been driven very few miles in the last 20 or so years.
Door data plate 76A M 26 07H 72 8 5
VIN 5R08K126745
The car has a new Marti data and I do have the original data plate. It does have all the K- Code stuff. Since I've owned it, I've
installed a period correct '65 close-ratio HEH-T transmission, Bill Heely restored shifter box and re-chromed the shift handle, replaced the 3rd member with a Ford 3.50:1 9" ring/pinion gear with Aug '64 dated case, new fuel lines, fuel pump, NOS Ford front original grille, new battery, starter, replaced carpet and many MCA correct fasteners and connectors. The car is currently listed in the HiPo Mustang registry as the second earliest HiPo convertible from the San Jose plant.OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE CAR
1965 Rally Pac
GT Disk Brakes
AM Radio
Power Top
GT Exhaust Tips/rear valance
5 original Kelsey-Hayes style steel wheelsThe right passenger fender was raised and verified that the other VIN # to triple check being original and a "K"' code. This shows and verifies the car was a "genuine" HiPo as it also has the original data plate, NY title document from 1971 and information from the restoration shop (they had no financial interest in the car). The HiPo rear axle bumper plate is original and consistent for a K-Code.
Note that the attached photos over the last 2 years period, some as recent as last month, final detailing for Summer 2008.
Here are some date codes / part numbers …
BODY
Right rear fender apron 8 10 3D
Left front fender apron 8 6 3D or 8D
Left rear fender apron ? 23 3D
Right rear quarter 8 11 ?
Trunk lid 11 8 2D
TRANSMISSION
HEH-T Top loader VIN# 5F07K675816
ENGINE
Heads C50E 5H27
Block C50E-6015-E 5J4
Carb C40F- AL
Intake Manifold C50E-9425-A 4H21
Bell Housing C5DA-6394-ASteering Box HCC-AX 1
Rear Axle C4AW-4025 A 4H20
Engine block and heads are not original (period correct, though as stated in the numbers), intake, carb and exhaust manifolds seem to be original. Distributor is a Motorcraft service replacement dual-point unit. Engine bay paint has checked very slightly and for Summer 2008, a further detailing is done, the exterior will have a professional buffing to bring out the luster. The tires are 6.95x14 dual-redline bias ply (not fun to drive but are factory correct and proper for show, prefer radial dual-redlines that are now an option, the low pitch horn doesn't blow and for Summer 2008, that is planned to be fixed. The windshield washer pump doesn't work and for show only. Only a small ding on outside windshield stainless trim and vertical scratch on driver's door glass.