
The Apex Collection · Lot F181.1
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
Factory Caspian Blue, A-Code 289/225 HP V-8, 4-Speed
Highlights
- A-Code 289/225 HP V-8 engine
- Factory Code H Caspian Blue
- Factory Code 62 Blue vinyl bucket seat interior
- Factory 4-speed manual transmission
- Optioned with Rally Pac gauges
- Styled steel wheels
- Firestone bias ply Redline tires
- Fold-down rear seat
- Dual exhaust
- Nicely restored example
Specification
- Year
- 1965
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Mustang
- Exterior
- Caspian Blue
- Interior
- Blue
- Transmission
- 4-Speed Manual
- Odometer
- 22,381 miles (actual)
- Lot
- F181.1
The Story
The 1965 Mustang Fastback remains one of the most iconic designs of the era, blending sleek fastback styling with the performance image that helped launch the Mustang legend. As the most dynamic body style of the lineup—featuring the distinctive sloping roofline, added structural rigidity and the versatile fold-down rear seat—the fastback quickly became the enthusiast’s choice. Today, factory A-code fastbacks equipped with desirable options stand among the most collectible early Mustangs.
Finished in its factory-correct Code H Caspian Blue, this example presents beautifully and retains an authentic Mustang look, complemented by its Code 62 Blue Vinyl bucket-seat interior. Power comes from the sought-after A-code 289 CI 4-barrel V-8, factory-rated at 225 HP and paired to the factory 4-speed manual transmission, delivering the engaging driving experience enthusiasts expect from an early Mustang.
Adding to its desirability, this fastback is optioned with the rare Rally-Pac gauges, featuring the factory tachometer and clock mounted atop the steering column—one of the most iconic and collectible accessories available in 1965. The interior also showcases the classic fold-down rear seat, factory-style instrumentation, and clean blue vinyl presentation throughout. From its standout color combination to its A-code performance and factory 4-speed driveline, this 1965 Mustang Fastback represents one of the most desirable configurations of the first-generation Mustang.



