This 1965 Ford Mustang convertible was ordered through the San Jose sales office and reportedly remained registered in California until the late 1990s. The triple-black convertible was ordered with a K-Code 289ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and it has GT-style equipment, Magnum 500-style wheels, and front bucket seats. The car was acquired by the selling dealer in 2020 from its previous owner of 22 years, and it now shows 83k miles. This K-code Mustang is now offered in California with a clean Colorado title.
The car is finished in Raven Black with a black convertible top and boot, and the selling dealer notes the car has been repainted and the top replaced. GT-style equipment includes grille lights, side stripes, and dual exhaust tips exiting through the valance.
The Magnum 500-style wheels are mounted with 205/75 Radial GT Performance tires that the selling dealer states require replacement. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in black vinyl with black trim. The radio does not work.
Instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, amperage, and coolant temperature. An 8k-rpm tachometer and analog clock are mounted on the column. The five-digit odometer shows 83k miles, approximately 500 miles of which were added under current ownership.
The K-code 289ci V8 was factory rated at 271 horsepower. The carburetor has been rebuilt, and the engine has Cobra-logo valve covers.
The fender stamping reads 5R08K154459, which matches the car’s chassis number sequence shown below.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a rear axle with 3.25:1 gears.
Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:
- Body 76A – Convertible with standard interior
- Color A – Raven Black paint
- Trim 26 – Black vinyl with Black trim
- Date 06K – October 6th build date
- DSO 72 – San Jose, California sales office
- Axle 4 – 3.25:1 conventional rear axle ratio
- Trans 5 – Four-speed manual