1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

When Ford introduced the new 1965 Mustang on April 17, 1964, the only available body styles were hardtop and convertible. The fastback joined the lineup four months later in August 1964 with a sloping European-style roofline, functional vents in the C-pillars and handy fold-down rear seats that allowed stowing long items like golf clubs or snow skis through the trunk. With sportier looks and smaller production, the first-generation fastbacks are among today’s more popular and collectible Mustangs.

Wimbledon White with a blue and white Deluxe Pony interior, this 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is the quintessential first-generation pony car with the iconic long hood, short rear deck styling combined with the sleek fastback roof, which was originally sketched by Ford Designer Gale Halderman. Built at Ford’s San Jose, California, assembly plant, this factory 289 Mustang fastback is powered by a 289 CI small-block V-8 backed by a C4 automatic transmission. The optional two-tone Deluxe interior adds wood-grain trim, molded door panels, a center console and shapely bucket seats with embossed running horses in the seat backs, a feature that inspired the oft-used “Pony interior” description. Other options include power steering and styled steel wheels with dual redline tires.

Thanks to sports car styling and a list of standard features that included bucket seats, floor shift and full carpeting, the 1965 Mustang was a huge sales success with Ford dealers selling more than 680,000 during the extended 18-month model year. Due to the later introduction and higher sticker price, barely 10% of 1965 Mustangs were the sportier fastbacks, which were officially identified as “2+2” by Ford. With its classy Wimbledon White paint and peppy 289 power, this 1965 Mustang 2+2 is an eye-catching and fun-driving classic pony car for Saturday night cruises and Sunday afternoon drives.