Description
Ford Mustang Cabriolet | 1965
Highlights:
– 3.3-litre (200 cubic inch) inline-six engine, petrol, 3-speed manual transmission
– Finished in Vintage Burgundy with a black interior and white soft top
– Extensive recent mechanical work, including brakes, steering components and fuel system
– Long-term single storage from 1987 until 2020, giving an authentic, original character
– Dutch RDW approved and ready for the road
The seller offers for sale this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible, powered by a 3.3-litre 200 cubic inch inline-six engine, paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. This example is finished in the stylish Vintage Burgundy, combined with a black interior and a white soft top. According to the seller, the car spent 33 years in storage until 2020, which has contributed to its authentic, lived-in appearance. This is not a showroom car, but rather a characterful classic with the genuine patina that many enthusiasts look for.
The seller reports that the mechanical side has been addressed extensively in recent years. Among the items replaced are the radiator, clutch, distributor, exhaust and fuel pump, while the brake lines, rear brakes and steering components have been renewed more recently, and the drum brakes have been overhauled. The Mustang sits on 14-inch steel wheels with hubcaps and white-stripe tyres, a combination that suits its period character. Inside, the black bucket seats are described as comfortable, with a tear in the passenger seat, and a retro-look radio completes the classic feel. The dealer-installed air conditioning is present but currently not working. The white soft top is described as tidy, though there are two tears in the vinyl rear window to take into account. The instrument panel is straightforward, with a speedometer and additional gauges for fuel and temperature.
Introduced in April 1964 and an immediate sensation, the Ford Mustang created the “pony car” segment and became one of the most significant American cars of its era. Conceived under Lee Iacocca with a long-bonnet, short-deck silhouette, it offered sporty styling and a broad range of engines and options at an accessible price, and sales quickly ran into the hundreds of thousands. For the 1965 model year the base six-cylinder engine grew to the 200 cubic inch Thriftpower unit producing 120 horsepower, and the convertible remained one of the most desirable body styles in the range.
Today the first-generation Mustang is one of the most recognisable and beloved classic cars in the world, and the open-topped convertible in particular continues to embody the optimism and style of the mid-1960s. This Vintage Burgundy example, with its recent mechanical attention, its honest older-restoration character and its fresh Dutch RDW approval dated 13 February 2026, offers an inviting way into first-generation Mustang ownership.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
