This 1964.5 Ford Mustang is a D-code 289 convertible that was ordered through the Los Angeles, California DSO, and it was refurbished in 1993. The car was originally optioned with Skyline Blue paintwork and a blue interior, and it was refinished in Twilight Turquoise with Pearl White upholstery. The car also has a center console, an AM radio, and wire-style wheel covers. The carburetor was rebuilt in 2019, and the radiator was replaced in 2022. Acquired by the seller in 2019, this Mustang is now offered with service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.
The car was delivered from the factory in Skylight Blue and was repainted Twilight Turquoise in 1993. The seller notes wear on the power-retractable white soft top as well as bubbles in the paint on the lower doors.
The 14″ steel wheels wear faux knock-off wire covers and are mounted with 195/75 Uniroyal Tiger Paws tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by front and rear drums.
The cabin color scheme was changed in 1993 to Pearl White upholstery covering the front bucket seats and a rear bench as well as the dashboard pad and door panels. The car has a center console and a push-button AM radio.
Instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer flanked by fuel-level and water-temperature gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 33k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership.
The 289ci V8 was factory rated at 210 horsepower, and it was rebuilt in 1993 according to the seller. The carburetor was rebuilt 2019, and the radiator was replaced in 2022.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a C4 three-speed automatic transmission and a rear axle with 3.00:1 gears. The seller states the transmission was rebuilt in 1993.
The replacement warranty tag denotes this is a Dearborn-built convertible equipped with a 289ci V8 along with the following information:
- Body 76A – Convertible with standard interior
- Color Y – Skylight Blue paint
- Trim 82 – Blue vinyl with Blue trim
- Date 30G 30th July build date
- DSO 71 – Los Angeles, California district sales office
- Axle 1 – 3.00:1 conventional rear axle ratio
- Trans 6 – C-4 automatic transmission
The seller notes the car was awarded a first-place trophy among Mustangs in a 2019 car show.