Mustangs built between March 1964 and August 17, 1964 were identified as 1964½ Mustangs, or early 1965 Mustangs. Mustangs built after the date of August 17, 1964 were identified as late 1965 Mustangs.
The first year mustang, later called the 1964½, was available in two models: the coupe and the convertible. Both of these models featured lengthened
hoods and shorter rear decks than the prototypes, also chrome wrap-around bumpers and grilles with a running hose, and full wheel covers. Both the coupe
and the convertible were available with a 170cid 101horsepower 6 cylinder engine, a 260 2-V 164 horsepower V-8, a 289-4V 210 horsepower V-8,
and beginning in June, a powerful 4 barrel, solid lifter, 289cid 271 horsepower V-8 engine.
Also available were a 3 speed, 4 speed, or automatic
transmission, and a pick between a variety of rear end gear ratios. Featured in the interior was "wall-to-wall" carpeting, front bucket seats, or an
optional front bench seat, rear bench seat, a sports car style steering wheel, floor mounted shifter, and full headliner. A total of 121,538 Mustangs
were produced during the 1964½ model run.
1965 brought few changes for the Mustang. The biggest change was the availability of a new fastback model, which was to become the basis for Carroll Shelby's G.T. 350. The 120 horsepower, 200 cid 6 cylinder engine replaced the 170 cid 6 cylinder, the 289-2V, 200 horsepower V-8 replaced the 260-2V, the 289-4V was upgraded to 225 horsepower, and the 289-4V hi-po remained unchanged. Other changes for 1965 included: an alternator instead of a generator, relocation of the oil filler, integral power steering pump and resevoir (most 64½'s had a remote mounted resevoir), a wire retaining ring was added to the gas cap, the horns were smaller and relocated, and the interior carpet was continued up the sides of the rocker panel and under the sill plate.
A new interior option was added, the interior decor group (known as the pony interior), which featured special seat covers with running horses across the back, special interior door panes with integral arm rests and pistol grip door handles, five gauge instrument panel, woodgrain steering wheel, and woodgrain appliques on the instrument cluster, glovebox, and optionally on the center console. Another option introduced in April of 1965 was the GT equipment group. Available only with one of the two four barrel engines, the GT group included five-dial instrumentation, disc brakes, larger sway bars, quicker steering ratio, dual exhaust which exited through the rear valance panel, grill mounted foglights, and special lower body side stripes. A total of 559,451 Mustangs were produced for the 1965 model year. Credit for the above information goes to ClassicPonyCars.com
Production Numbers: 1964½ (early 1965) Standard Convertible: 28,833 Standard Coupe: 92,705 Total: 121,538 1965
Standard Convertible: 65,633 Convertible w/Bench Seats: 2,111 Luxury Convertible: 5,338 Standard Coupe: 372,123 Coupe w/ Bench Seats: 14,905 Luxury Coupe: 22,232 Standard Fastback: 71,303 Luxury Fastback: 5,776 Total: 559,451
Body Styles: Coupe, Convertible, Fastback Construction: Unibody Chasis
Retail Prices Standard Convertible: $2,557 Standard Coupe: $2,320 Standard Fastback: $2,533
Available Exterior Colors-Early 1965 (1964½)
Color
Code
Raven
Black
A
Pagoda Green
B
Dynasty Green
D
Gaurdsman Blue
F
Caspian Blue
H
Rangoon Red
J
Poppy Red
3
Silversmoke Gray
K
Wimbeldon White
M
Prairie Bronze
P
Cascade Green
S
Sunlight Yellow
V
Vintage Burgundy
X
Skylight Blue
Y
Chantilly Beige
Z
Twilight Turquoise
5
Phoenician Yellow
7
Interior Trim-Early
1965 (1964½)
Code
Parchment vinyl w/ blue
42
Parchment vinyl w/ red
45
Parchment vinyl w/ black
46
Parchment vinyl w/ Ivy Gold
48
White vinyl w/ Palomino
49
Black vinyl & cloth
56
Blue vinyl w/ blue
82
Red vinyl w/ red
85
Black vinyl w/ black
86
Palomino vinyl w/ Palomino
89
Available Exterior Colors-Late 1965
Color
Code
Raven Black
A
Midnight Turquoise
B
Honey Gold
C
Dynasty Green
D
Caspian Blue
H
Champagne Beige
I
Rangoon Red
J
Poppy Red
3
Silversmoke Gray
K
Wimbeldon White
M
Tropical Turquoise
O
Prairie Bronze
P
Ivy Green
R
Sunlight Yellow
V
Vintage Burgundy
X
Silver Blue
Y
Springtime Yellow
8
Interior
Trim-Late 1965
Code
Blue vinyl w/ blue
22
Red vinyl w/ red
25
Black vinyl w/ black
26
Aqua
27
Ivy Gold w/ gold
28
Palomino vinyl w/Palomino
29
Parchment w/blue
D2
Parchment w/burgundy
D3
Parchment w/red
D5
Parchment w/black
D6
Parchment w/Aqua
D7
Parchment w/Ivy Gold
D8
Parchment w/Palomino
D9
Blue & White/ luxury
62
Red, luxury
65
Black, luxury
66
Aqua & white, luxury
67
Ivy Gold & white, luxury
68
Palomino, luxury
69
Parchment w/blue, luxury
F2
Parchment w/Burgundy
F3
Parchment w/Emberglo
F4
Parchment w/red, luxury
F5
Parchment w/black, luxury
F6
Parchment w/aqua, luxury
F7
Parchment w/Ivy Gold, luxury
F8
Parchment w/Palomino, luxury
F9
Blue, bench
32
Red, bench
35
Black, bench
36
Palomino, bench
39
Black fabric & vinyl
76
Palomino fabric & vinyl
Parchment
79
Parchment w/blue, bench
C2
Parchment w/Burgundy, bench
C3
Parchment w/Emberglo, bench
C4
Parchment w/black, bench
C6
Parchment w/Aqua, bench
C7
Parchment w/Ivy Gold, bench
C8
Parchment w/Palomino
C9
1965 Mustang Prices
Retail
Hardtop, 65A
$2,320.96
Convertible, 76A
2,557.64
2+2 Fastback, 63A
2,533.19
289ci 200hp V-8 extra charge over 120hp 6cyl
105.63
289ci 225hp V-8 extra charge over 200hp V-8
52.85
289ci 271hp V-8 (without GT Equipment Group)
327.92
289ci 271hp V-8 (with GT Equipment Group)
276.34
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, 6cyl
175.80
Cruise O-Matic automatic transmission, 200 or 225hp V-8s
185.39
4-speed manual transmission, 6cyl
113.45
4-speed manual transmission, V-8s
184.02
Manual front disc brakes, 8cyl
56.77
Limited slip differential
41.60
Rally-Pac clock/tachometer
69.30
Special Handling Package, 200 & 225hp V-8s
30.64
GT Equipment Group
165.03
Styled steel wheels, 8cyl only
119.71
Power brakes
42.29
Power steering
84.47
Power convertible top
52.95
Emergency flashers
19.19
Padded visors, 65A & 76A
5.58
Seatbelts, rear
14.78
Deluxe seatbelts, front (retractable)
7.39
Deluxe seatbelts, front & rear (front retractors)
25.40
Visibility Group
35.83
Accent Group, 65A & 76A
27.11
Accent Group, 63A
13.90
Air conditioner, Ford
277.20
Back-up lamps
10.47
Battery, heavy-duty
7.44
Closed emission system (Calif. type)
5.19
Full-length console
50.41
Console, w/ air conditioner
31.52
Interior Decor Group
107.08
Full-width seat (bench) with center armrest, 65A &
76A
24.42
Tinted glass with banded windshield
30.25
Windshield only, tinted and banded
21.09
Push-button radio & antenna
57.51
Rocker panel molding, 65A & 76A
15.76
Deluxe steering wheel
31.52
Vinyl roof, 65A
74.19
Wheel covers, knock-off hubs
17.82
MagicAire heater, delete (credit)
(31.52)
Seatbelts, delete (credit)
(10.76)
Tires, 6cyl extra charge over 6.50x13 4 p.r. BSW
(5)6.50x13 4-p.r. WSW
33.30
(5)6.50x14 4-p.r. BSW
7.36
(5)6.50x14 4-p.r. WSW
40.67
Tires, 8cyl extra charge over 6.95x14-p.r. BSW
(5)6.95x14 4-p.r. WSW
33.31
(5)6.95x14 4-p.r. BSW nylon
15.67*
(5)6.95x14 4-p.r. WSW nylon
48.69*
(5)6.95x14 4-p.r. Dual Red Band nylon
(std. 271hp)
48.97*
*NC with 271hp 289 V-8
Dealer-added accessories
Price
Door edge guards
$2.70
Rocker panel molding (set)
19.10
Deluxe with spinner 13 in wheel covers
28.95
Deluxe with spinner 14 in wheel covers
28.95
Simulated wire 13 in wheel covers
58.35
Simulated wire 14 in wheel covers
58.35
Luggage rack
35.00
Tonneau cover, white
52.70
Tonneau cover, black
52.70
Lefthand spotlight
29.95
Vanity mirror
1.95
License plate frame
4.50
Fire extinguisher
33.70
Compass
7.95
AM radio
53.50
Rear seat speaker
11.95
Studio Sonic Sound System
(Reverb)
22.95
Round (cone-shaped) outside mirror
3.95
Lefthand remote mirror
2.25
Universal (flat) outside mirror
12.75
Matching righthand mirror
6.75
Inside day-night mirror
4.95
Back-up lights
10.40
Power brakes
47.00
Glovebox lock
2.49
Remote-control trunk release
6.95
Windshield washers
14.50
Rally-Pac, 6cyl
75.95
Rally-Pac, 8cyl
75.95
Vehicle Identification Numbers Engine
Codes
170cid 1V 6cyl 101hp (1964½)
U
200cid 1V 6cyl 120hp (1965)
T
260cid 2V V-8 164hp (1964½)
F
289cid 2V V-8 200hp (1965)
C
289cid 4V V-8 210hp (1964½)
D
289cid 4V V-8 225hp (1965)
A
289cid 4V V-8 271hp high performance (1965)
K
5 - Last digit of model year (1965) F - Assembly plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose T-Metuchen) 07 - Body code (07-Coupe, 08-Convertible, 09-Fastback) F - Engine Code 100001 - Consecutive unit number Example: 5F07F100001