For sale 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible 289ci 4sp Man - Caspian Blue Now for sale is this absolutely gorgeous Caspian Blue '65 Mustang Convertible. A quality example featuring the D code 289ci 4V... Sydney Showroom

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New Mortdale, NSW, 2223

For sale 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible 289ci 4sp Man - Caspian Blue Now for sale is this absolutely gorgeous Caspian Blue '65 Mustang Convertible. A quality example featuring the D code 289ci 4V... Sydney Showroom

$69,500

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$69,500 - $99,990

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Odometer 32,763km

Body type Convertible

Fuel Petrol

Transmission 4-Speed Manual Top Loader

Vehicle Overview

1965 Ford Mustang D-code 289ci 4V.

This early Ford Mustang Convertible combines the visual appeal of the first-generation car with a carefully developed mechanical specification. Built in May 1964 for the 1965 model year and delivered to Kansas City, it presents in its factory Caspian Blue colour, a shade that gives the compact convertible an especially distinctive presence. The contrasting white soft top and white Pony-style interior with blue inserts complete a period-inspired colour combination that is both bright and cohesive.

At the centre of the car is Ford's D-code 289ci 4V V8. The engine is fitted with a four-barrel Edelbrock Performer carburettor while retaining standard inlet and exhaust manifolds, giving the Mustang the character expected of a small-block American V8 without moving away from its original engine family. The engine has been overhauled and is set up to run on unleaded fuel, making it more practical for regular road use than an untouched historical example.

The factory three-speed manual transmission has been replaced by a period-correct four-speed Top Loader. That change gives the car a more engaging relationship between engine and driver, particularly on open-road drives, while remaining sympathetic to the Mustang's era. The gearbox and differential have been reconditioned, and the car has been fully serviced with its oils replaced. This mechanical attention is complemented by a restored electrical soft top, allowing the car's open-air character to be enjoyed without compromising its classic appearance when the roof is raised.

Inside, the cabin retains the uncomplicated layout that helped make the early Mustang so accessible. A Rally-Pac gauge arrangement adds useful period instrumentation, while the restored factory steering wheel, centre console and AM radio preserve the atmosphere of a mid-1960s American sports convertible. The gauges and horn are reported to operate correctly. The white vinyl trim provides a crisp contrast to the exterior, with blue inserts reflecting the original factory specification.

Exterior presentation is supported by restored chrome and brightwork, and the car was restored in Australia in its factory colour. The listing describes the restoration as having been carried out with a strong focus on detail and ongoing maintenance, with the vehicle presented in excellent condition throughout. Its Kansas City origin and pre-1989 importation to Australia are documented by an import approval letter, adding useful provenance to its history without altering the essential appeal of the car itself.

As a convertible, this Mustang offers a particularly versatile classic-car experience. The folding roof changes the character of the car at a standstill and on the move, while the compact dimensions, manual transmission and V8 provide a more involved experience than a conventional cruiser. The combination of a recognisable early Mustang shape, strong colour contrast and upgraded four-speed drivetrain makes it suited to relaxed weekend outings, display events and longer touring where the owner wants genuine interaction with the car.

D-code 289ci 4V V8 with four-barrel Edelbrock Performer carburettor
Period-correct four-speed Top Loader manual transmission
Factory Caspian Blue exterior with white electric soft top
White Vinyl Pony-style trim with Blue inserts
GT Rally Pack options and Rally-Pac gauge arrangement
Restored steering wheel, centre console, AM radio, chrome and brightwork
Reconditioned gearbox and differential
98,050 km indicated

Other highlights include Condition: Used; Powertrain: Petrol; Transmission: 4-speed manual Top Loader; Interior colour: White Vinyl with Blue inserts.