1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible Garage Find Untouched Very Low Serial Number 1965

1965 Ford Mustang Description

"BARN FIND"
This very low serial number (under 2500)Mustang convertible was just pulled from a 25 year slumber. The car was stored in a Barn/Shed/Garage type structure in Rural Washington State. The body is straight with some filler and some rust, but overall a very solid car. Car was HEAVILY undercoated (which probably saved the underside).It is a260 v8 "F" code, automatic. Power steering, power top, luggage rack, withALL of the telltale early production signs (1964 1/2) present.
There is absolutely nothing to hide on this car, if you have questions or need specific photos, please let me know. There are also almost 200 photos on Flickr:flickr.com/photos/87686401@N04/ (type or paste this into Google or Bing)
I will describe the car to the best of my ability:
Body:
The body is very solid for a 50 year old car, but is not rust free. There is evidence of body filler in the typical places:
1.)Several spots in front of, around and behind the passenger rear wheelwell. However the drains on the bottom of the rear quarter panels are there and rust free, and thebacksides of the 1/4 panels (inside the trunk)look good. The inside and outside rockers look pretty good too (factory spot welds).
2.) Small spots on the front and back on the lower doors (door bottoms look really good)
3.) Obviousminorrust on the bottom rear of the passenger sidefront fender as well as possible minor filler (see pics). Under the hood the top edges, inner aprons, radiator core area and fender eyebrows look rust free. Battery tray looks solid but shows some repair(might be some minor rust underneath). No rust around the windshield orrear convertible trim.
4.) Trunk floor Looks great! There could be some repairs, but I can't tell,looks very solid (gas tank looks newer).
5.) Floorboards are the worst of the rust and they are actually in really decent shape overall. Car was HEAVILY undercoated (which probably saved the underside). There is a small hole in the passenger rear footwell, drivers footwell is pretty rotten but only in the middle where water collects. Passenger front footwell also has a small hole along the outside edge.Otherwise the interior floors are mostly scaley with some pinholes (possibly worse after a good sandblast). I pulled the undercoating away to reveal rust in photos.Please see the photos for a better idea of the rust. Restorer might be able to repair the floors rather than completely replacing them.
The paint was done in the 1980's and supposedly is the only respray. It would probably shine up and look ok from 50 feet away. Paint has chips, scratches, blemishes and pimples up close. I did notice that the driver's fender and headlight door have been changed at some point in the past.
The convertibletop has a split and the passenger side top latch is broken, back window is also discolored from age. (There is a brand new cloth top thatcame with the car, but ithas also been in storage for 20+ years). The motor makes the right noise, but top did not go up or down. I have owned many Ford convertibles, pump should work fine after being bled.
Windshield looks ok (might need a polish).
Interior:
The interiorwas redone inincorrect Pony style 2 tone Aqua and White, this car originally came from the factory with a standard interior. The Gauge cluster was also changed (pony style with gauges).Unfortunately, when they swapped in the pony interior, they changed the doors (common, to get the mounts and courtesy lights). That means the driver's side trim tag is long gone. (side windows are correct convertible)The good news is that through questions to the previous owner and family, and some detective work I am 90% sure on most all of the information (which I will pass on). The trim tag (or warranty plate) tells what color the car was, interior, transmission, rear end axle code, date and DSO. The plates are available reproduction.
The VIN number stamped several times on the framealso doesn't lie: 1965 Mustang Convertible, "F" code 260 (early), and very low serial number.
ALL of the interior needs to be redone, but the seats, gauge cluster and door panels can be sold or used on another car. The car also comes with a new in the boxAqua carpet set.
Drivetrain:
The engine is a 260 v8 (F code) and looks like it was rebuilt a long time ago (was told it was rebuilt when restored). It has headers andsomeone tried to install a 4bbl carb. The air cleaner is also gone. The engine turns over just fine. I threw a battery in to try the top, lights, etc. Ignition switch did not work, but jumped the solenoid and she cranked over nicely.Have not had a chance to get it running, but should be very easy (didn't fire with starting fluid, so probably not getting a spark). That was the extent of my messing around with it right after we unloaded the car. The automatic transmission is present and looks original.
The complete story as I was told. This car was purchased brand new in the Seattle area in 1964 andwas one of the first Mustang convertibles in the Seattle area. The car appears to have been either Prairie Bronze or Chantilly Beige, 13" wheels with wire hubcaps---oddly, I was told they are original and are 5 lug! The original ownerwas localkept the car in a garage. In the 1980's a Mustang enthusiast bought it (with faded paint and worn interior) and restored the car. They painted the car white, installed a new Aqua and White Pony interior, rebuilt the drivetrain and took the car to shows. The previous owner bought it for his wife in the early 1990's. They also took it to car shows and kept the car in excellent condition.The man's wife got sick about a year later, he quit driving it. After she died, he finallyparkedthe Mustangin the building I pulled it out of. The car sat off and on for around 25 years. At one point it was pulled out and started up, driven to put in gas, then back in the building. At another point, the Grandson tried to install a 4 bbl carb, but never finished. Rodents did get inside the car, but I did not find too much damage (mostly stuffing and droppings). Most of the damage was to the carpet (which I removed most of to inspect the floors and vacuum).
This car is VERY restorable or clean up, make minor repairs and drive AS IS. I am not going to have the time or space to completely disassemble this car and give it the restoration it needs (frame up). This is a VERY special Mustang convertible! Of all of the Mustangs built, not very many convertibles were made. Of the convertibles, many were 6 cylinder cars. Of the v8 convertibles, 1964 1/2 cars are EXTREMELY rare! This car has been on the West Coast ALL of it's life and would make a FINE restoration candidate. Once the car is restored, a reproduction "Warranty Plate" can be reinstalled on the driver's door.
Don't be afraid to make an offer. I can help arrange shipping. Car is currentlyinsured and licensed in Washington State.Car SOLD AS IS. Clear Washington title in MY NAME, matches the VIN number stamped in the frame.
About 200 photos here: flickr.com/photos/87686401@N04/ (type or paste this into Google or Bing)
Thanks for looking.
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