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1965 - 1970 MUSTANGS
What is the difference between a
65 and a 64? Many enthusiast refer early 65's as 64 1/2 models. These models
were sold in the latter part of the 64 model year from April 17th to August 17th
1964, however the term 64 1/2 is technically incorrect. All vehicles built
during 1964 were registered as 65's.
How can you tell the difference
between early 65's and late 65's?
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Different Electrical Systems
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Early 65's were equipped with generators while late 65's
had alternators. |
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Different Trim Oddities
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Early 65's, passenger bucket seats were stationary while
they could be moved forward and aft on late 65's. |
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Early 65's had a smaller shift handle on automatic transmission
vehicles than that of the late 65's. |
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Different Engines
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Early 65's: 170 c.i. 6 cylinder engine; 164hp 260 V8;
210hp 289 V8 |
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Late 65's: 200 c.i. 6 cylinder engine; 200hp 289 V8;
225hp 289 V8 |
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Both lines carried the high performance 271hp 289 V8
which was introduced in June 1964. |
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Different Body Styles
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Early 65's included the Coupe and Convertible. |
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Late 65's added the Fastback (2+2) with the sleek,
curved roofline to the Mustang line-up. |
1965 Mustang
The 65 Mustang carried 3
body styles: Coupe. Convertible and Fastback (known as the 2+2)
1965 Coupe - Promo Picture
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1965 Convertible
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1965 Fastback (2+2) 271hp High Performance 289k, 4
speed transmission with a heavy duty suspension.
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1665 Fastback (2+2) GT. The GT was introduced in
April 1965 which included an upgraded instrument cluster and genuine
gauges. Another option was the Special Handling Package which included
quick ratio steering, rocker panel stripes, chrome exhaust tips and
grille-mounted fog lights as seen above.
1965 Fastback (2+2) GT with Pony Interior. This feature
featured embossed horses galloping across the seats, plus the
upgraded five-gauge instrument panel. |
1965 Fastback (2+2) GT, 225hp 289 V8 automatic transmission.
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1966 Mustang
Little changes were made to
the 66 Mustang. Ford's attitude was why change perfection since 555,451 '65
Mustangs were sold while the three plants in Dearborn, San Jose and Metuchen
were not at full capacity. This would come in 1966 with 607,568 cars sold.
The 3
body styles were continued to 1966 to included: Coupe. Convertible and Fastback (known as the 2+2)
Some changes were as follows:
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Minor Body Changes:
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Slight changes to the grille,
hubcaps and gas cap. |
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The louvers on the side of the
fastback's roof remained functional. |
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Backup lights and rear seat belts
became standard features. |
1966 Coupe, 271hp High Performance 289
Automatic.
1966 Coupe, 271hp High Performance 289
Automatic. Few buyers opted for this top engine: sales of the this
motor fell from 7,373 to 5,469.
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1966 Coupe interior.
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1966 GT Convertible, 271hp High Performance 289-C.
1966 GT Convertible Interior. |
1966 GT Convertible 289-C engine. |
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1966 Fastback (2+2) 289 four speed.
1966 Fastback (2+2) interior. |
1966 Fastback (2+2) 289 four speed
engine. |
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1966 Shelby Fastback GT350, 306hp C-4 with Pony
Interior.
1966 Shelby 306hp C-4 engine. |
1966 Shelby GT350 with Pony Interior. |
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1967 to 1970 Mustang
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