1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback – Raven Black | 289 V8 | 4-Speed Manual | Red Pony Interior | GT-Style EquipmentHighlights 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 289ci Ford V8 4-Speed Manual Transmission Factory-Code R Raven Black Exterior Factory-Code 25 Red Pony Interior Striking Black-over-Red Color Combination GT-Style Hood Scoop GT-Style Fog Lights GT Fender Badging Red GT-Style Rocker Stripes with Mustang Lettering Polished 17-Inch GT-Style Wheels General Performance Radial Tires 215/45ZR17 Front 235/45ZR17 Rear Red Bucket Seats Full-Length Center Console Wood-Rim Steering Wheel Five-Dial Mustang Instrumentation Floor-Shifted 4-Speed Fold-Down Fastback Rear Seat / Cargo Deck Chrome Exterior Trim Fastback Quarter Louvers Dual Exhaust Classic Raven Black Fastback PresentationFew cars capture the image of the original American pony car as effectively as a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback, and this example combines one of the most desirable early Mustang body styles with an especially dramatic factory-inspired color combination, V8 power, and a 4-speed manual transmission.Finished in Raven Black, identified by the seller as the correct R-code exterior color, this Mustang has tremendous visual presence. The deep black finish emphasizes the fastback roofline, sculpted rear quarters, signature side coves, and louvered quarter-panel trim that have made the first-generation fastback one of Ford's most recognizable designs.The exterior has been given a decidedly sporting character with a GT-style hood scoop, grille-mounted fog lights, GT fender emblems, and red lower-body striping with Mustang lettering. Bright chrome bumpers, window surrounds, door handles, mirrors, and other trim provide just the right contrast against the Raven Black body.A set of polished 17-inch GT-style alloy wheels updates the stance without losing the vintage Mustang aesthetic. They are wrapped in staggered General performance tires measuring 215/45ZR17 up front and 235/45ZR17 at the rear, giving the car a slightly wider rear footprint and a purposeful street-machine appearance.Under the hood is the classic 289ci Ford small-block V8, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. It is the drivetrain combination that suits an early fastback perfectly: compact V8 power, a traditional manual gearbox, and the mechanical involvement enthusiasts expect from a mid-1960s performance Mustang.The interior may be the strongest visual feature of the car. According to the supplied information, it wears the desirable code 25 red Pony interior, creating a spectacular contrast with the black exterior. The cabin features red bucket seats, matching door panels and carpeting, a full-length center console, floor-mounted manual shifter, and a wood-rim steering wheel.The dash incorporates the desirable five-dial Mustang gauge layout, while the bright trim and extensive red interior appointments maintain the unmistakable character of an early Mustang. The fastback's signature fold-down rear seat is also present, converting the rear compartment into the long carpeted cargo deck that is unique to the 2+2 body style.From nearly every angle, this Mustang delivers the combination collectors gravitate toward: Raven Black paint, a red Pony interior, 289 V8 power, four forward gears, the fastback body, and tasteful GT-inspired equipment.Rather than being excessively modernized, the upgrades complement the car's original character. The larger wheels sharpen its stance, while the hood scoop, fog lights, rocker stripes, and GT detailing give it the aggressive appearance associated with Ford's early performance Mustangs.For an enthusiast looking for an early fastback that makes an immediate impression, this 1965 Mustang 2+2 checks a lot of important boxes. The black-over-red presentation alone is outstanding, but combined with its V8, 4-speed manual, Pony interior, fold-down rear seating, center console, and GT-style presentation, it becomes the kind of Mustang that looks equally appropriate in a collection, at a weekend show, or out on the road.