And of course, you get a gorgeous three-spoke steering wheel that harkens right back to the 1960s. The floors of the cabin are not original and have been replaced, but you wouldn’t know unless you asked.

There's an AM/FM radio installed, plus two AM radios accompany the car as well. Onto the interior, it features front bucket seats and a rear bench, and all are finished in black upholstery that's complemented with matching black trim and carpeting, so there is no mismatch of colors in the car. RELATED: 10 Most Expensive Mustangs Sold At Auctions And if you want a modern Mustang with the classic look, you need to check out Classic Recreations' stunning Villain Mustang. The front fenders and quarter panels are reproduction, but they all combine to give the car the authentic Mustang look. There are some imperfections in the finish, but for the most part, it's a very good refinish. A replacement powertrain was fitted too – but more on that later.

The fastback is probably one of the coolest Mustang variants created. ·Original Buddy Bar Cobra Valve Covers and Air Filter Assembly. ♼orrect K-Code 289/271 HiPo Solid Lifter V-8 engine (dated 5L9) Original Cobra Two 4-V Induction Kit with Original Carter AFB 650’s. ♱ of 266 San Jose K-Codes in the REGISTRY- 207482. The fenders, quarter panels, and floors were all replaced, and then the Mustang was refinished in its turquoise color. Highlights Include: ♱965 K-Code Mustang GT Fastback -1 of 538 Built. 4bbl is a four-barrel carb.As mentioned above, a full cosmetic and mechanical restoration was completed.

Although the VIN of these early cars identifies them as a '65 model and Ford referred to them as such, they do feature subtle differences to those produced after the '65 model year officially began so are informally known as '64½ cars.ībl denotes the carburettor type, i.e. In case you're wondering, the 1964½ model year refers to the first six months of Mustang production which technically took place prior to the 1965 model year starting. The 289 HiPo engine was effectively replaced by the more powerful S Code 390 V8 with 320hp, while '68 and '69 also saw the arrival of the monster V8s such as the 427, 428 and 429 Boss. However, only around 13,000 K Code Mustangs were produced making them something of a collector's item.Ī new 302 V8 began replacing the venerable 289 from '68 onwards and most of these were known as F Code cars, confusingly re-using a code that was used for a short time for a smaller V8 in the very first Mustangs. Ford 289 'K Code' engine in 1968 Mustang GT350 (credit: Stephen Foskett)

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