Ford Mustang > FIRST GENERATION (1964–1973)

The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the platform of the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, and thus dubbed as a “1964½” model by Mustang fans, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker’s most successful launch since the Model A. The Mustang has undergone several transformations to its current fifth generation.

As Lee Iacocca’s assistant general manager and chief engineer, Donald N. Frey was the head engineer for the T-5 project—supervising the overall development of the car in a record 18 months—while Iacocca himself championed the project as Ford Division general manager. The T-5 prototype was a two-seat, mid-mounted engine roadster. This vehicle employed the German Ford Taunus V4 engine and was very similar in appearance to the much later Pontiac Fiero.

It was claimed that the decision to abandon the two-seat design was in part due to the low sales experienced with the 2-seat 1955 Thunderbird. To broaden market appeal it was later remodeled as a four-seat car (with full space for the front bucket seats, as originally planned, and a rear bench seat with significantly less space than was common at the time). A “Fastback 2+2″ model traded the conventional trunk space for increased interior volume as well as giving exterior lines similar to those of the second series of the Corvette Sting Ray and European sports cars such as the Jaguar E-Type. The “Fastback 2+2″ was not available as a 1964½ model, but was first manufactured on August 17, 1964.

All of the features added to the “1965″ model were available as options or developmental modification to the “1964½” model, which in some cases led to “mix-and-match” confusion as surprised Ford execs hurriedly ramped up production by taking over lines originally intended for other car models’ 1965 years. Some cars with 289 engines which were not given the chrome fender badges denoting the larger engine, and more than one car left the plant with cutouts for back-up lights but no lights nor the later wiring harness needed to operate them. While these would today be additional-value collectors’ items, most of these oddities were corrected at the dealer level, sometimes only after buyers had noticed them. The 1966 model was basically unchanged, but featured revised side scoops, grill and gas cap, as well as the deletion of the four bars protruding from the Mustang emblem in the grille. The Falcon-based instrument cluster was replaced with a sportier unit designed specially for the Mustang.

Mustang 66

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Mustang 68

Mustang 69

Starting in 1969, to aid sales and continue the winning formula of the Mustang, a variety of new performance and decorative options became available, including functional (and non-functional) air scoops, cable and pin hood tie downs, and both wing and chin spoilers. Additionally, a variety of performance packages were introduced to appeal to a wider audience, notably the Mach 1, the Boss 302 and Boss 429. The two Boss models were introduced to homologate the engines for racing but received fame on the street and to this day they still demand premium pricing for their pedigree. 1969 was the last year for the GT option. However, a fourth model available only as a hardtop, the Grande, (pronounced ‘grund-ai’) met a degree of success starting in 1969 with its soft ride, “luxurious” trim, 55 pounds (24.9 kg) of extra sound deadening, and simulated wood trim.

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Ford Mustang > FIRST GENERATION (1964–1973)

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The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the platform of the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car.^[1] Introduced early on April 17, 1964,^[2] and thus dubbed as a “1964½” model by Mustang fans, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker’s most successful launch since the Model A.^[3] The Mustang has undergone several transformations to its current fifth generation.

The Mustang created the “pony car” class of American automobiles—sports car-like coupes with long hoods and short rear decks^[4]—and gave rise to competitors such as GM’s Chevrolet Camaro,^[5] AMC’s Javelin,^[6] as well as Chrysler’s revamped Plymouth Barracuda and the first generation Dodge Challenger.^[7] The Mustang is also credited for inspiring the designs of coupés such as the Toyota Celica and Ford Capri, which were imported to the United States.

 

 

The Ford Mustang was brought out five months before the normal start of the 1965 production year. The earliest versions are often referred to as 1964½ models, but VIN coded by Ford and titled as 1965 models^[8] with production beginning in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964^[9] and the new car was introduced to the public on April 17, 1964^[10] at the New York World’s Fair.^[11]

 

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1965 Buick Riviera

1965 Buick Riviera


Most car guys agree that the first-generation Buick Riviera is one of the most stunning designs of the ’60s but who says you can’t make a great car better? This spectacular 1965 Riviera custom is a persuasive argument that proves that great design never goes out of fashion. Hailing from Texas this zero-rust Riv was stripped to bare metal and refinished from there. The iconic shape gorgeous creases and above-average build quality all remained with the car and aside from a modest shaving of emblems it is just the way Bill Mitchell envisioned it. Heck it’s probably even closer to the car in his imagination now than it was sitting in 1965 showrooms. PPG supplied the paint system including the tinted primers and multi-stage urethane Copperhead Pearl Metallic paint that give this Riviera its spectacular shine. And the ’65 Riv is the one to own with its unique clamshell headlights a one-year-only setup that had been planned from the start but only technically feasible in ’65. All the chrome and stainless has been restored to show condition including those headlight doors and it presents a stunning contrast to the brilliant copper paint.

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1965 FORD SHELBY MUSTANG GT350

This is not the car that everyone think its is, although it looks very much like the GT500, this is the GT350, This one comes with 289 cubic inch v8 engine pumping out 271 horsepower, this car was not little in any way.

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1965 BUICK SKYLARK GS

The 401 engine that was stuck into this bad boy was putting out the same horse power as its fellow Buick’s which is 325. It was designed to be more of a sleeper than a muscle car. The GS stand for Grand Sport, which made this car a gentleman’s muscle car. I would also recommend the upgraded bucket seats for an additional $72 bucks.

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