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1965 Ford Mustang Barn Find Survives Long-Term Storage, Flexes Low Mileage

The original Mustang is without a doubt quite a head-turner, especially if it retains the authentic look that Ford unveiled in March 1964 when it officially kicked off the production of the first generation.
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Photo: eBay seller my72chevytruck
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That is why finding an early Mustang in good condition without an insane price tag or already sitting in someone’s collection is rather difficult these days. Still, there’s always the alternative route that anyone can turn to, get a project car and restore it to factory specifications.

The ’65 Mustang coupe that we have here looks like a strong candidate for such a restoration project, as the car has recently been pulled from long-term storage and still comes with a few impressive tidbits that make it worth checking out.

As you can tell from the photos included in the gallery, this Mustang doesn’t necessarily come in its best shape, but that’s the whole meaning of a project car, after all. It needs a new hood, a new headliner, new floor panels, and likely other parts before you can even consider starting a full restoration.

On the other hand, eBay seller my72chevytruck says they already installed a new gas tank and brakes, so the first steps have already been made, at least in theory.

The body doesn’t look that bad, though worth knowing is the original color was Sunlight Yellow, and if you inspect the photos thoroughly, you should notice it’s still visible here and there.

As for what’s hiding under the hood, it’s a 6-cylinder unit paired with a three-speed transmission. This may not necessarily be the drivetrain you hoped for, but it's worth knowing that it still starts and runs properly. Not to mention the mileage, which is quite surprising after all these years, with the odometer indicating only 50,507 miles (81,283 km).

Parked in Georgia, this Mustang is up for grabs right now for $6,950, but the owner has also enabled the Make Offer button should you be interested in another deal.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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