Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Craigslist
A 1965 Mustang that's been struggling with serious problems lately hasn't given up on the fight, still hoping to return to the road under new ownership.
The vehicle landed on Craigslist with a tear-inducing story, promising a complete package minus the front part and a bunch of other components.
The car was involved in a crash, losing several front parts, including the bumper. It was parked in someone's yard (probably the owner's), eventually sitting for a while before making its way to Craigslist. However, the sitting time wasn't relaxing, as the Mustang was vandalized and lost some parts, including a door panel.
The car also comes without an automatic transmission, though the original 289 V8 engine is still available (not in the car, though).
The 289 was the base V8 on the Ford Mustang, replacing the 260 offered on the 1964 1/2 model. Ford launched the Mustang with a 170 six-cylinder unit and a 260 V8 but dropped both when the 1965 model year was ready. The two engines made room for upgraded siblings, so the new base six-cylinder was the 200 Thriftpower with 120 horsepower.
The 289 was available in multiple configurations on the revised Mustang, including a two-barrel version with 200 horsepower and a 4-barrel configuration with 225 horsepower. The top engine for this model year was the 289 HiPo rated at 271 horsepower.
The best thing about this Mustang is that it comes with no rust, as the metal remains as solid as ever. Considering it's been sitting in a yard, it's probably better to inspect the undersides on a lift, as the rust issues would quickly invade the floors and the trunk.
The 289 is no longer in the car, and it's unclear if it's still running or turns over by hand. You must find a good mechanic and inspect the engine in person, as the front damage might have produced additional problems for the V8.
Taking this Mustang home requires a trailer, but the first thing you must do is check out everything live. The car looks like an easy restoration project, but putting everything back together is no easy project. Only a skilled restorer would appreciate this project and find it easy to bring the vehicle back to the road, especially because it requires a lot of work to the front.
The Mustang won't sell cheaply despite the obvious accident damage and the missing parts. The owner hopes to get $5,000 for their pony, and hopefully, the vehicle won't sell for parts. Everything else besides the front is in good shape, so I wouldn't be surprised to see this Mustang becoming a donor for other restoration projects. The interior, in particular, looks decent, though it also requires a good cleaning and occasional repairs.
The car was involved in a crash, losing several front parts, including the bumper. It was parked in someone's yard (probably the owner's), eventually sitting for a while before making its way to Craigslist. However, the sitting time wasn't relaxing, as the Mustang was vandalized and lost some parts, including a door panel.
The car also comes without an automatic transmission, though the original 289 V8 engine is still available (not in the car, though).
The 289 was the base V8 on the Ford Mustang, replacing the 260 offered on the 1964 1/2 model. Ford launched the Mustang with a 170 six-cylinder unit and a 260 V8 but dropped both when the 1965 model year was ready. The two engines made room for upgraded siblings, so the new base six-cylinder was the 200 Thriftpower with 120 horsepower.
The 289 was available in multiple configurations on the revised Mustang, including a two-barrel version with 200 horsepower and a 4-barrel configuration with 225 horsepower. The top engine for this model year was the 289 HiPo rated at 271 horsepower.
The best thing about this Mustang is that it comes with no rust, as the metal remains as solid as ever. Considering it's been sitting in a yard, it's probably better to inspect the undersides on a lift, as the rust issues would quickly invade the floors and the trunk.
The 289 is no longer in the car, and it's unclear if it's still running or turns over by hand. You must find a good mechanic and inspect the engine in person, as the front damage might have produced additional problems for the V8.
Taking this Mustang home requires a trailer, but the first thing you must do is check out everything live. The car looks like an easy restoration project, but putting everything back together is no easy project. Only a skilled restorer would appreciate this project and find it easy to bring the vehicle back to the road, especially because it requires a lot of work to the front.
The Mustang won't sell cheaply despite the obvious accident damage and the missing parts. The owner hopes to get $5,000 for their pony, and hopefully, the vehicle won't sell for parts. Everything else besides the front is in good shape, so I wouldn't be surprised to see this Mustang becoming a donor for other restoration projects. The interior, in particular, looks decent, though it also requires a good cleaning and occasional repairs.
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