1965 Ford Mustang Coupe K-Code 4-Speed

This 1965 Ford Mustang K-Code Coupe is powered by its original 289ci HiPo V8, which was rebuilt in April 2017 and is backed by a Toploader 4-speed manual. A refurbishment performed from 2000-2001 included a repaint, new interior, suspension rebuild, and detailing of the drivetrain and engine compartment. Mustangs and Fast Fords OC in Santa Ana California subsequently rebuilt the engine, and $13k in receipts also show a new brake master cylinder, brake proportioning valve rebuild, rear axle seal, front-end alignment, change of all fluids, an inspection and other work. The hood was repainted and realigned in April 2017. This brief video provides a walk-around and an under-hood view with the engine idling. 14â?³ styled steel wheels have good chrome finish and wear BF Goodrich Silvertown radials with dual redline sidewalls all around. The trunk holds a matching steel wheel/tire and a black scissors jack on a plaid vinyl mat. This data tag is mounted to the driver-side door jamb and a decode provides these build details:Body 65A â?? Hardtop, Standard Interior, Bucket SeatsColor A â?? Raven BlackTrim 26 â?? Black Vinyl, Black TrimDate 24K â?? October 24, 1964 buildDS0 21 â?? Atlanta, GAAxle 5 â?? 3. 50:1, conventionalTrans 5 â?? 4-Speed manualThe Vehicle Warranty Number (VIN) provides this additional information:5 â?? 1965 Model yearF â?? Dearborn, MI assembly plant07 â?? HardtopK â?? 289cid HiPo V-8, 271hp 4-Barrel Carb333833 â?? Consecutive unit numberThe Black standard interior (26) with white headliner was refurbished about 4,000 miles ago and shows well with minor blemishes noted. The dash features a Rally Pack clock and tachometer behind the steering wheel, as well as an AM/FM slide-bar radio. This K-Code Mustang was sold new for $3,143 by Birmingham, Alabama dealer Adamson Ford. The 10-digit engine VIN stamp (5F07K333833) matches the VIN stamp/build tag above, confirming this Mustang retains its original 289ci HiPo V8. Casting number C5AE-6015E indicates this is a 1965-67 K-Code engine block. Of 680,992 Mustangs built for 1965, just 7,273 were delivered with K-Code power. This 289cc HiPo V8 delivered 271 horsepower when new and was rebuilt by Mustangs and Fast Fords OC in April 2017. Transmission services in 2006 included replacement of bearings and seals. 1 ratio HiPo steering box, build date November 5, 1964C5OF-12131-B â?? HiPo distributorC4OF-AL-B-4KD â?? Ford Autolite HiPo carburetorThe drivetrain is believed to be all original, including a 3. 50:1 ratio 9-inch rear end. The car is equipped with front disc brakes, performance springs, heavy duty shocks, 13/16 inch front sway bar, and a quick-ratio steering box, all believed to be original equipment. The Arvinode pre-GT dual exhaust system is a reproduction of the original.